Captain America returns to the big screen this week in his first solo outing in almost a decade. A mainstay of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), he first appeared in Phase One and now leads the charge in Phase Five's Brave New World, fourteen years later. This marks the first Captain America film without Chris Evans' Steve Rogers wielding the shield; Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie), inheriting the mantle at the end of Avengers: Endgame, takes center stage.
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 films and TV series appearances.
How Many Captain America MCU Movies Are There?
Captain America features prominently in eight MCU films and one TV series. While his appearances extend beyond the MCU to over 20 appearances in non-MCU TV movies and animated features, this list focuses solely on MCU-related content.
For a deeper dive into the events preceding Brave New World (with spoilers!), check out IGN's Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World.
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Captain America Trilogy [4K UHD + Blu-ray]
Includes Captain America: The First Avenger, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Captain America: Civil War, complete with bonus features for each film. Available on Amazon.
Captain America Movies in Chronological Order
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' transformation from a rejected recruit to a super-soldier. This film also introduces Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes, who becomes a pivotal character as the Winter Soldier. The story pits Cap against the Red Skull and Hydra during WWII, establishing it as the earliest entry in the MCU timeline.
Where to Stream: Disney+
2. The Avengers (2012)
Captain America returns the following year in The Avengers. As hinted at in The First Avenger's post-credits scene, he joins forces with Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, and the Hulk to counter Loki's invasion of Earth.
Where to Stream: Disney+
3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Two years later (both in real-time and within the MCU timeline), comes Captain America: The Winter Soldier. This espionage thriller sees Cap and Black Widow confronting the Winter Soldier – Bucky Barnes, brainwashed into a Hydra operative. Anthony Mackie's Falcon is also introduced, setting the stage for his future as 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 James Spader's titular villain. The Avengers prevail, and a mid-credits scene foreshadows their 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, respectively, while introducing Helmut Zemo as the antagonist. Despite being a standalone film for Cap, it features almost every major MCU character to that point.
Where to Stream: Disney+
6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Avengers: Infinity War is the first part of the Avengers' two-part battle against Thanos. Cap participates in the attempt to stop Thanos from wiping out half of all life, a mission that ultimately fails. He survives the Snap, setting up Avengers: Endgame.
Where to Stream: Disney+
7. Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Avengers: Endgame, set five years after Infinity War, shows Cap and the surviving Avengers reversing Thanos's Snap. The film culminates in Steve Rogers passing his shield to Sam Wilson.
Where to Stream: Disney+
8. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021 – TV Series)
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier features Sam Wilson as Captain America. Set six months after Endgame, the series follows Wilson and Bucky Barnes as they confront the Flag Smashers.
Where to Stream: Disney+
9. Captain America: Brave New World (2025)
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier leads into Captain America: Brave New World. The official synopsis from Marvel states: "After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red." The film 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). Reports suggest both Mackie and Evans will appear, though Evans has denied his involvement. He may also appear in Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027), as hinted by Mackie, although only Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom has been officially confirmed for either film.
