How to Watch the Captain America Movies in Order

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, he's now set to lead Phase Five's Brave New World, fourteen years after his initial appearance. This film marks a significant shift, as Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) takes up the mantle, succeeding Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) following the events of Avengers: Endgame.

For those eager to refresh their memory or experience the full Captain America saga before Brave New World, we've compiled a chronological list of his MCU 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 other media, this list focuses solely on MCU-related content.

For a deeper dive into the events leading up to Brave New World (including spoilers!), check out 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

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, whose role expands significantly as the Winter Soldier. The story unfolds during WWII, pitting Cap against the Red Skull and Hydra, making it 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 plot 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 serving Hydra. 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, while 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, sees the surviving Avengers reverse Thanos's Snap, culminating in the Battle of Earth and 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 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 the events of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Captain America: Brave New World finds Sam Wilson embroiled in an international incident after meeting President Thaddeus Ross, leading him to uncover a global conspiracy. The film introduces Harrison Ford as President Ross.

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 reports suggesting both Mackie and Evans might appear, though Evans has denied his involvement. A potential appearance in Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027) has also been hinted at, with only Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom officially confirmed for either film.