How to Watch the Captain America Movies in Order

Captain America's triumphant return! This week marks the release of Captain America's first solo film in almost a decade, a pivotal moment in the MCU's Phase 5. This new chapter, "Brave New World," arrives 14 years after his debut in Phase One, and for the first time, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) takes up the shield, following the mantle's passing from Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) in "Avengers: Endgame."

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

Captain America's MCU Appearances:

There are a total of 8 MCU films and 1 TV series featuring Captain America in a prominent role. This list excludes non-MCU productions. For a deeper dive into the events leading to "Brave New World," including spoilers, check out IGN's "Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World."

Chronological Order:

1. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011): Steve Rogers' origin story, introducing Bucky Barnes and his battle against Red Skull and Hydra during WWII. (Streaming on Disney+)

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

3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014): A spy thriller where Cap confronts the brainwashed Winter Soldier (Bucky Barnes), introducing Falcon. (Streaming on Disney+ or Starz)

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

5. Captain America: Civil War (2016): A conflict divides the Avengers, with Cap and Iron Man leading opposing factions. (Streaming on Disney+)

6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018): The Avengers' first encounter with Thanos, resulting in devastating losses. (Streaming on Disney+)

7. Avengers: Endgame (2019): The Avengers' attempt to undo Thanos's actions, 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, battling the Flag Smashers. (Streaming on Disney+)

9. Captain America: Brave New World (2025): Sam Wilson confronts a global threat, with the introduction of Harrison Ford as President Ross. (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 by both Mackie and Evans have been speculated, official confirmation remains limited.