How to Watch the Captain America Movies in Order

Captain America's triumphant return! This week marks the release of his first solo film in almost a decade, a pivotal moment in the MCU's Phase 5, "Brave New World," fourteen years after his debut in Phase One. This new chapter sees Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) wielding the shield, succeeding Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) as Captain America, a mantle passed on in "Avengers: Endgame."

For those eager to refresh their memory or experience the full Captain America MCU saga before "Brave New World," we present a chronological viewing guide:

Captain America's MCU Appearances:

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

Chronological Order:

(Note: Some descriptions contain minor spoilers.)

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

   

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

   

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

   

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

   

5. Captain America: Civil War (2016): A high-stakes conflict divides the Avengers, with Cap and Iron Man on opposing sides. Available on Disney+.

   

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

   

7. Avengers: Endgame (2019): The Avengers' final battle against Thanos, culminating in Steve Rogers passing the shield to Sam Wilson. Streaming on Disney+.

   

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

   

9. 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 next appearance is anticipated in "Avengers: Doomsday" (May 1, 2026), and potentially "Avengers: Secret Wars" (May 7, 2027). While appearances are rumored, official confirmation is pending.