How to Watch the Captain America Movies in Order

Captain America returns to the big screen this week in his first solo film in almost a decade. A mainstay of the MCU since Phase One, he now takes center stage in Phase Five's Brave New World, fourteen years after his debut. This marks the first Captain America movie without Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, with Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson stepping up to wield the shield, a mantle passed to him in Avengers: Endgame.

For those eager to revisit or experience Captain America's complete MCU journey before Brave New World, we've compiled a chronological list of his appearances in films and TV series.

How Many Captain America MCU Movies Are There?

Captain America features prominently in eight MCU films and one TV series. While the character appears in over 20 films and shows including non-MCU projects, this list focuses solely on MCU canon.

For a detailed, spoiler-filled recap of events leading to Brave New World, explore IGN's Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World.

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Captain America Movies in Chronological Order

Please note: Some descriptions contain spoilers.

1. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

Introduced in 2011's Captain America: The First Avenger, the final solo superhero film of Marvel's Phase One, we witness Steve Rogers's transformation from a rejected recruit to a super-soldier. This film also introduces Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, who later becomes the Winter Soldier. The story pits Cap against the Red Skull and Hydra during World War II, establishing it as the earliest entry in the MCU timeline.

Where to Stream: Disney+

2. The Avengers (2012)

Captain America returns in The Avengers, teaming up with Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, and the Hulk to counter Loki's invasion of Earth, a storyline hinted at in The First Avenger's post-credits scene.

Where to Stream: Disney+

3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

Captain America: The Winter Soldier, a tale of espionage and conspiracy, sees Cap and Black Widow confronting the Winter Soldier—Bucky Barnes, brainwashed into becoming a Hydra operative. This film also introduces Anthony Mackie as Falcon, the future Captain America.

Where to Stream: Disney+ or Starz

4. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)

Cap rejoins the Avengers in Avengers: Age of Ultron to battle the titular villain, played by James Spader. The film's mid-credits scene foreshadows the conflict with Thanos.

Where to Stream: Disney+ or Starz

5. Captain America: Civil War (2016)

Captain America: Civil War, Cap's highest-grossing solo film, divides the Avengers into factions led by Cap and Iron Man, introducing Helmut Zemo as the antagonist.

Where to Stream: Disney+

6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

In Avengers: Infinity War, the first part of the Thanos saga, Cap and the Avengers attempt to stop Thanos from wiping out half the universe, ultimately failing but surviving the Snap.

Where to Stream: Disney+

7. Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Avengers: Endgame, set five years after Infinity War, shows the Avengers reversing Thanos's Snap, leading to the epic Battle of Earth. The film concludes with Steve Rogers passing the shield to Sam Wilson.

Where to Stream: Disney+

8. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021 – TV Series)

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier follows Sam Wilson as Captain America, battling the Flag Smashers six months after Endgame.

Where to Stream: Disney+

9. Captain America: Brave New World (2025)

Following events in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Captain America: Brave New World sees Sam Wilson facing an international incident orchestrated by a mysterious mastermind, and introduces Harrison Ford as President Ross/Red Hulk.

Where to Watch: In theaters starting February 14, 2025

The Future of Captain America in the MCU

Following Brave New World, Captain America's next appearance is likely in Avengers: Doomsday (May 1, 2026), with potential appearances by both Mackie and Evans, though Evans' involvement remains unconfirmed. Further appearances in Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027) are also possible, with Robert Downey Jr. confirmed as Doctor Doom.