How to Watch the Captain America Movies in Order

Captain America returns to the big screen this week in his first solo film in nearly a decade. A mainstay of the MCU since Phase One, the character now leads Phase Five's Brave New World, fourteen years later. This marks the first Captain America movie without Chris Evans' Steve Rogers wielding the shield; Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie), inheriting the mantle at the end of Avengers: Endgame, takes center stage.

For those eager to refresh their memories 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 plays a prominent role in eight MCU films and one TV series. While the character appears in over 20 films including non-MCU projects, this list focuses solely on MCU canon.

For a detailed, spoiler-filled recap of events leading to Brave New World, explore 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' transformation from rejected recruit to super-soldier. This film also introduces Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes, who becomes a pivotal character as the Winter Soldier. The story pits Cap against the Red Skull and Hydra during WWII, establishing it as the earliest entry in the MCU timeline.

Where to Stream: Disney+

2. The Avengers (2012)

Captain America joins forces with Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, and the Hulk to thwart Loki's invasion of Earth, as teased in The First Avenger's post-credits scene.

Where to Stream: Disney+

3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

This espionage thriller pits Cap and Black Widow against the Winter Soldier – Bucky Barnes, brainwashed into a Hydra operative. Anthony Mackie's Falcon is also introduced, eventually becoming the new Captain America.

Where to Stream: Disney+ or Starz

4. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)

Cap rejoins the Avengers to battle Ultron, setting the stage for their conflict with Thanos.

Where to Stream: Disney+ or Starz

5. Captain America: Civil War (2016)

Cap's highest-grossing solo film divides the Avengers into opposing factions led by Cap and Iron Man, introducing Helmut Zemo as the antagonist.

Where to Stream: Disney+

6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

Cap and the Avengers attempt to stop Thanos from decimating half of all life.

Where to Stream: Disney+

7. Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Five years after Infinity War, the surviving Avengers reverse Thanos's actions, culminating in Steve Rogers passing the shield to Sam Wilson.

Where to Stream: Disney+

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

Sam Wilson's journey as Captain America begins, as he and Bucky Barnes confront the Flag Smashers.

Where to Stream: Disney+

9. Captain America: Brave New World (2025)

Sam Wilson faces a global threat orchestrated by a shadowy figure, with the involvement of President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford).

Where to Watch: In theaters starting February 14, 2025

The Future of Captain America in the MCU

Captain America's next appearance will likely be in Avengers: Doomsday (May 1, 2026), with potential appearances by both Mackie and Evans, although Evans' involvement remains unconfirmed. Further appearances in Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027) are also possible, with only Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom officially confirmed for either film.