Captain America's triumphant return! This week marks the release of his first solo film in almost a decade, a pivotal moment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Having debuted in Phase One, he now leads Phase Five's Brave New World, fourteen years later. This marks the first Captain America movie without Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), with Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) inheriting the mantle after Avengers: Endgame.
Planning a Captain America MCU marathon before Brave New World? Here's a chronological viewing guide:
How Many Captain America MCU Appearances Are There?
Eight MCU films and one TV series prominently feature Captain America. While his appearances across all media (including non-MCU projects) exceed twenty, this list focuses solely on MCU canon.
For a detailed, spoiler-filled recap leading to Brave New World, explore IGN's Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World.
### 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's MCU Journey: Chronological Order
(Note: Some descriptions contain minor spoilers.)
1. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
Marvel's Phase One concludes with Steve Rogers' transformation from a frail soldier to the super-soldier, Captain America. This origin story introduces Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), a pivotal figure in the MCU's future. The film pits Cap against Red Skull and Hydra during WWII, establishing the earliest point in the MCU timeline.
Streaming: Disney+
2. The Avengers (2012)
Following a post-credits scene tease, Captain America joins Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, and Hulk to defend Earth from Loki's invasion.
Streaming: Disney+
3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
A tale of espionage and conspiracy, this sequel sees Captain America and Black Widow confronting the Winter Soldier – Bucky Barnes, brainwashed into a Hydra agent. This film introduces Falcon (Anthony Mackie), the future Captain America.
Streaming: Disney+ or Starz
4. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
Captain America reunites with the Avengers to combat Ultron (James Spader), setting the stage for the Thanos conflict.
Streaming: Disney+ or Starz
5. Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Cap's highest-grossing solo film divides the Avengers into opposing factions led by Captain America and Iron Man, with Helmut Zemo pulling the strings.
Streaming: Disney+
6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
The Avengers' first encounter with Thanos, where they fail to prevent the devastating "Snap." Captain America survives.
Streaming: Disney+
7. Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Five years after the Snap, the Avengers attempt to reverse Thanos' actions, culminating in the epic Battle of Earth. Steve Rogers passes the shield to Sam Wilson.
Streaming: Disney+
8. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021 – TV Series)
Sam Wilson's debut as Captain America. He and Bucky Barnes face the Flag Smashers.
Streaming: Disney+
9. Captain America: Brave New World (2025)
Sam Wilson confronts a global threat, with the introduction of President Ross (Harrison Ford). The film is projected to be set in late 2027 or early 2028.
Where to Watch: In theaters February 14, 2025
AnswerSee ResultsCaptain America's Future
Captain America's next appearances are likely in Avengers: Doomsday (May 1, 2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027), though official confirmations are still pending.
