Captain America Movies: Watch Order Guide

Captain America returns to the spotlight this week with his first standalone film in nearly a decade. A cornerstone of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Captain America first graced our screens in Marvel's Phase One and is now set to headline Phase 5's "Brave New World," 14 years later. This marks a significant shift as Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) takes up the mantle of Captain America, a role passed to him by Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) at the end of "Avengers: Endgame."

For fans eager to revisit Captain America's journey within the MCU before diving into "Brave New World," we've compiled a comprehensive list of the hero's movies and TV series in chronological order.

How Many Captain America MCU Movies Are There?

There are 8 MCU movies and one TV series where Captain America plays a significant role. When including non-MCU made-for-TV and animated movies, the total exceeds 20. However, our focus here is strictly on the MCU canon.

For a detailed, spoiler-rich analysis of the events leading up to "Brave New World," check out IGN's Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World.

Captain America Trilogy [4K UHD + Blu-ray]

This set includes "Captain America: The First Avenger," "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," and "Captain America: Civil War," along with bonus features for each film. Available at Amazon.

Captain America Movies in Chronological Order

*Please note, some descriptions may contain spoilers.

1. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

Captain America debuted in the MCU with "Captain America: The First Avenger" in 2011, the last solo superhero movie of Marvel's Phase One. This film introduces Steve Rogers' transformation from a rejected military recruit to a superhuman war hero. It also features the introduction of Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, who later becomes the Winter Soldier. The movie sets Captain America against Red Skull and Hydra during WWII, marking it as the earliest event in the MCU timeline.

Where to Stream: Disney+

2. The Avengers (2012)

Captain America made his return in "The Avengers" the following year. As hinted in the end-credits scene of "The First Avenger," Captain America joins forces with Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, and the Hulk to combat Loki's invasion of Earth.

Where to Stream: Disney+

3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

Two years after "The Avengers," "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" explores espionage and conspiracy. The film sees Captain America and Black Widow confronting the Winter Soldier, revealed to be Bucky Barnes, now a Hydra operative. This movie introduces Anthony Mackie as Falcon, who eventually becomes the new Captain America.

Where to Stream: Disney+ or Starz

4. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)

Captain America returns in "Avengers: Age of Ultron," battling the titular villain alongside his superhero team. The movie sets up the Avengers' future conflict with Thanos in its mid-credits scene.

Where to Stream: Disney+ or Starz

5. Captain America: Civil War (2016)

"Captain America: Civil War" is the highest-grossing standalone Captain America movie, earning over $1.1 billion globally. It depicts the fracture of the Avengers, with Captain America and Iron Man leading opposing factions, while Helmut Zemo emerges as the overarching villain.

Where to Stream: Disney+

6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

In "Avengers: Infinity War," Captain America is part of the ensemble fighting Thanos to prevent the annihilation of half the universe's population. Despite their efforts, the team fails, but Captain America survives the Blip.

Where to Stream: Disney+

7. Avengers: Endgame (2019)

"Avengers: Endgame" spans time but concludes five years after "Infinity War." Captain America and the remaining Avengers strive to undo Thanos' Snap, leading to the epic Battle of Earth. The film ends with Steve Rogers passing the Captain America mantle to Sam Wilson.

Where to Stream: Disney+

8. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021 – TV Series)

"The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" marks the first MCU project where Sam Wilson officially takes on the role of Captain America. Set six months after "Endgame," the series follows Wilson and Bucky Barnes as they combat the Flag Smashers, a group of anti-nationalist supersoldiers.

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" introduces Sam Wilson's challenges as the new Captain America. The official synopsis from Marvel reads:

*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 is set in late 2027 or early 2028 and introduces Harrison Ford as President Ross/Red Hulk, a character previously played by William Hurt. For more insights, check out IGN's review of "Brave New World."

Where to Watch: In theaters starting February 14, 2025

The Future of Captain America in the MCU

After "Brave New World," fans can anticipate Captain America's next appearance in "Avengers: Doomsday," scheduled for May 1, 2026. While reports initially suggested both Anthony Mackie and Chris Evans would appear, Evans later refuted his involvement. Captain America is also expected to feature in "Avengers: Secret Wars," set for release on May 7, 2027. Anthony Mackie has hinted at his involvement in both films, though Marvel has only confirmed Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom for these projects.