"Captain America Movies: Watch Order Guide"

Captain America is set to make a triumphant return in his first standalone movie in nearly a decade, marking a significant milestone in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). This upcoming film, "Brave New World," is part of Phase 5 and introduces a new era for the iconic hero, with Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) stepping into the role previously held by Steve Rogers (Chris Evans). This transition was beautifully set up at the end of "Avengers: Endgame," where Steve passed the shield to Sam, symbolizing a new chapter for Captain America.

For fans eager to dive into or revisit Captain America's journey within the MCU before "Brave New World" hits the screens, we've curated a comprehensive list of his movies and TV series in chronological order. This guide will help you understand the full scope of Captain America's saga and the events leading up to his latest adventure.

How Many Captain America MCU Movies Are There?

There are 8 MCU movies and one TV series where Captain America plays a prominent role. When including non-MCU made-for-TV and animated movies, the total exceeds 20. However, our focus here is solely on the MCU canon.

For a detailed, spoiler-filled breakdown of the events leading to "Brave New World," you can check out IGN's Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World.

Captain America Trilogy [4K UHD + Blu-ray]

This collection includes "Captain America: The First Avenger," "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," and "Captain America: Civil War," along with bonus features for each film. Available at Amazon.

Captain America Movies in Chronological Order

*Be warned, some descriptions include references to characters and plot points that are technically spoilers*

1. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

Captain America was introduced into the MCU with "Captain America: The First Avenger," the final solo superhero movie of Marvel's Phase One. This film tells the origin story of Steve Rogers, transforming from a rejected military recruit to a superhuman war hero. It also introduces Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes, who later becomes the Winter Soldier. The movie is set during WWII, making it the earliest in the MCU timeline.

Where to Stream: Disney+

2. The Avengers (2012)

Captain America returned in "The Avengers," teaming up with Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, and the Hulk to stop Loki's invasion of Earth, as teased in the end-credits scene of "The First Avenger."

Where to Stream: Disney+

3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

In "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," Cap and Black Widow uncover a conspiracy, facing off against the Winter Soldier, who is revealed to be Bucky Barnes. This film also introduces Anthony Mackie's Falcon, who later becomes the new Captain America.

Where to Stream: Disney+ or Starz

4. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)

Captain America returns in "Avengers: Age of Ultron," fighting alongside the Avengers against the villain Ultron. The mid-credits scene sets up their future conflict with Thanos.

Where to Stream: Disney+ or Starz

5. Captain America: Civil War (2016)

"Captain America: Civil War" is the highest-grossing standalone Captain America movie, featuring a fractured Avengers team led by Cap and Iron Man, with Helmut Zemo as the overarching villain.

Where to Stream: Disney+

6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

In "Avengers: Infinity War," Captain America is part of the team trying to stop Thanos from eliminating half of all life. Despite their efforts, the team fails, but Cap survives the Snap.

Where to Stream: Disney+

7. Avengers: Endgame (2019)

"Avengers: Endgame" sees Captain America and the surviving Avengers working to reverse the effects of Thanos's Snap, culminating in the epic Battle of Earth. The film ends with 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" is the first MCU project where Sam Wilson officially takes on the role of Captain America. The series follows Sam and Bucky as they battle the Flag Smashers.

Where to Stream: Disney+

9. Captain America: Brave New World (2025)

"Captain America: Brave New World" follows Sam Wilson as he navigates an international incident after meeting with the newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross. The film introduces Harrison Ford as President Ross, who transforms into Red Hulk. The movie is set to hit theaters on February 14, 2025.

Where to Watch: In theaters starting February 14, 2025

The Future of Captain America in the MCU

Following "Brave New World," Captain America is expected to appear in "Avengers: Doomsday," slated for May 1, 2026. While there were rumors of Chris Evans returning, he has refuted these claims. Additionally, Sam Wilson is likely to feature in "Avengers: Secret Wars," set for May 7, 2027, with Robert Downey Jr. confirmed to play Doctor Doom.