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 leads Phase Five's Brave New World, fourteen years after his debut. This marks the first Captain America movie without Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) wielding the shield, as Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) takes up the mantle, a passing of the torch witnessed in Avengers: Endgame.
For those eager to refresh their memories (or experience the saga for the first time) before Brave New World, we've compiled a chronological list of Captain America's appearances in the MCU.
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 other media, this list focuses solely on MCU-related content.
For a deeper dive into the events leading 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 to a super-soldier. This film also introduces Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, who plays a significant role as 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 threat 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, his second solo film, delves into espionage and conspiracy, culminating in a confrontation between Cap and Black Widow against the Winter Soldier—Bucky Barnes, brainwashed into serving Hydra. 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 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 opposing factions led by Cap and Iron Man, while introducing Helmut Zemo as the antagonist. While a standalone Captain America film, it features almost every major MCU character up to that point.
Where to Stream: Disney+
6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Avengers: Infinity War begins the two-part battle against Thanos. Cap and the Avengers attempt to stop Thanos from wiping out half of all life, ultimately failing but surviving the "Snap," setting the stage for Endgame.
Where to Stream: Disney+
7. Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Avengers: Endgame, set five years after Infinity War, shows 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 confronting 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 sees Sam Wilson facing an international incident orchestrated by a shadowy figure. The film introduces Harrison Ford as President Ross/Red Hulk.
Where to Watch: In theaters 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 reports suggesting both Mackie and Evans may appear, though Evans has denied his involvement. Further appearances in Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027) are also possible, hinted at by Mackie, although only Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom has been officially confirmed for either film.
