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 headline Phase Five's Brave New World, fourteen years after his initial appearance. This marks the first Captain America film without Chris Evans' Steve Rogers wielding the shield; Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie), inheriting the mantle at the end of Avengers: Endgame, takes center stage.
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 films and TV series appearances.
How Many Captain America MCU Movies Are There?
Captain America features prominently in eight MCU films and one TV series. While the character has appeared in over 20 films and shows across various 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 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 rejected recruit to super-soldier. This film also introduces Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, who later becomes the Winter Soldier. The story pits Cap against the Red Skull and Hydra during WWII, 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 foreshadowed 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 unfolds, a tale of espionage and conspiracy. Cap and Black Widow confront the Winter Soldier—Bucky Barnes, brainwashed into a Hydra operative. This film introduces Anthony Mackie's 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 James Spader's titular villain. The film's mid-credits scene sets the stage for the Thanos conflict.
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, with 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 decimating half the universe, ultimately failing but surviving the Snap, setting up Endgame.
Where to Stream: Disney+
7. Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Avengers: Endgame, set five years after Infinity War, sees the surviving Avengers reverse Thanos's actions, culminating in the Battle of Earth and Steve Rogers passing the 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 events in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Captain America: Brave New World's synopsis: "After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red." 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 potential appearances by both Mackie and Evans, though Evans' involvement remains unconfirmed. A further appearance in Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027) is also possible, with Robert Downey Jr. confirmed as Doctor Doom.
