Captain America returns to the big screen this week in his first solo outing in almost a decade. A cornerstone of the MCU since Phase One, the character now takes center stage in Phase Five's Brave New World, fourteen years after his debut. This marks the first Captain America film without Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) wielding the shield, as Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) steps up to the mantle, a legacy passed to him in Avengers: Endgame.
For those eager to refresh their memory or experience the full MCU Captain America saga 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 plays a significant role in eight MCU films and one TV series. While the character appears in over 20 projects including non-MCU TV movies and animated features, this list focuses solely on MCU canon.
For a deeper dive into the events leading up to 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. 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 into a super-soldier. This film also introduces Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, later to become the Winter Soldier. The story unfolds during WWII, pitting Cap against the Red Skull and Hydra, 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, teaming up with Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, and the Hulk to counter Loki's Earthly invasion, as teased in The First Avenger's post-credits scene.
Where to Stream: Disney+
3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Two years later, Captain America: The Winter Soldier delves into espionage and conspiracy, culminating in a confrontation between Cap and Black Widow against the Winter Soldier – Bucky Barnes, brainwashed into a Hydra operative. This film 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 Avengers prevail, and a mid-credits scene sets the stage for their clash 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 opposing factions led by Cap and Iron Man, while introducing Helmut Zemo as the antagonist. While a standalone film for Cap, it features almost every major MCU player up to that point.
Where to Stream: Disney+
6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
In Avengers: Infinity War, the first part of the Avengers' battle against Thanos, Cap and the team attempt to stop Thanos from wiping out half of all life. Despite their failure, Captain America survives the Snap, setting the scene for 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, it follows Wilson and Bucky Barnes as they confront the Flag Smashers.
Where to Stream: Disney+
9. Captain America: Brave New World (2025)
Following The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Captain America: Brave New World is set in late 2027 or early 2028, introducing Harrison Ford as President Ross/Red Hulk. The film's plot involves Sam Wilson dealing with an international incident and uncovering a global conspiracy.
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 has denied reports of his involvement. A further appearance in Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027) is also possible, hinted at by Mackie, though only Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom has been officially confirmed for either film.
