How to Watch the Captain America Movies in Order

Captain America returns to the big screen this week in his first solo film in almost a decade! A mainstay of the MCU since Phase One, he's now set to headline Phase Five's Brave New World, fourteen years after his debut. This marks the first Captain America movie without Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) wielding the shield, as Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) takes up the mantle, a passing of the torch witnessed in Avengers: Endgame.

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 appearances in films and TV series.

How Many Captain America MCU Movies Are There?

Captain America features prominently in eight MCU films and one TV series. While there are over 20 appearances across various non-MCU productions (TV movies and animated films), this list focuses solely on MCU-related content.

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.

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's transformation from a rejected recruit to a super-soldier. This film also introduces Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, who becomes a key player as the Winter Soldier. The story pits Cap against the Red Skull and Hydra during WWII, making it the earliest entry in the MCU timeline.

Where to Stream: Disney+

2. The Avengers (2012)

The following year, Captain America joined forces with Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, and the Hulk in The Avengers to combat Loki's invasion of Earth, a storyline hinted at 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 delves into espionage and conspiracy, culminating in a confrontation between Cap and Black Widow against the Winter Soldier – Bucky Barnes, brainwashed into becoming a Hydra operative. This film introduces Anthony Mackie as Falcon, the future Captain America.

Where to Stream: Disney+ or Starz

4. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)

Cap rejoined the Avengers in Avengers: Age of Ultron to battle the titular villain, played by James Spader. The film sets up the eventual showdown with Thanos in a mid-credits scene.

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, respectively, while introducing Helmut Zemo as the antagonist.

Where to Stream: Disney+

6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

Avengers: Infinity War begins the two-part battle against Thanos. Cap and the Avengers attempt to stop Thanos from wiping out half of all life, ultimately failing but surviving the "Snap," leading into 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 epic Battle of Earth. The film concludes with Steve Rogers passing his shield to Sam Wilson.

Where to Stream: Disney+

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

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier features Sam Wilson as Captain America. Set six months after Endgame, the series follows Wilson and Bucky Barnes as they combat the Flag Smashers.

Where to Stream: Disney+

9. Captain America: Brave New World (2025)

Captain America: Brave New World, set in late 2027 or early 2028, sees Sam Wilson facing an international incident after meeting President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford). The film's plot involves uncovering a global conspiracy.

Where to Watch: In theaters starting 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 reports suggesting both Mackie and Evans will appear, although Evans has denied his involvement. A potential appearance in Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027) has also been hinted at, with only Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom officially confirmed for either film.