How to Watch the Captain America Movies in Order - News

Captain America's triumphant return! This week marks the release of his first solo film in almost a decade, a pivotal entry in Phase 5 of the MCU, fourteen years after his debut in Phase One. This new adventure, Brave New World, features Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) as Captain America, succeeding Steve Rogers (Chris Evans).

For those eager to refresh their memory or experience the full Captain America saga before Brave New World, here's a chronological viewing guide:

The Captain America MCU Filmography:

The MCU features eight films and one TV series prominently featuring Captain America. This list excludes non-MCU productions. For a detailed, spoiler-filled recap leading to Brave New World, see IGN's Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World.

Chronological Order:

Captain America: The First Avenger (2011): Steve Rogers' origin story, introducing Bucky Barnes and setting the stage for the MCU's earliest events. Available on Disney+.

The Avengers (2012): Cap joins forces with Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, and Hulk against Loki. Streaming on Disney+.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014): A spy thriller introducing Falcon and revealing Bucky's transformation into the Winter Soldier. Available on Disney+ or Starz.

Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015): The Avengers confront Ultron, setting the stage for the Thanos conflict. Streaming on Disney+ or Starz.

Captain America: Civil War (2016): A conflict divides the Avengers, pitting Captain America against Iron Man. Streaming on Disney+.

Avengers: Infinity War (2018): The Avengers' first encounter with Thanos. Available on Disney+.

Avengers: Endgame (2019): The aftermath of Infinity War and the passing of the shield. Streaming on Disney+.

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021): Sam Wilson's journey as the new Captain America. Streaming on Disney+.

Captain America: Brave New World (2025): Sam Wilson confronts a global threat. In theaters February 14, 2025.

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Captain America's Future:

Captain America's appearances in Avengers: Doomsday (May 1, 2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027) remain uncertain, though speculation is rife.