Captain America's triumphant return! This week marks the release of his first solo film in almost a decade. A cornerstone of the MCU since Phase One, Cap now leads us into Phase Five's Brave New World, fourteen years later. This will be the first Captain America movie without Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) wielding the shield; Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie), inheriting the mantle from Avengers: Endgame, takes center stage.
Planning a Captain America MCU marathon before Brave New World? Here's a chronological viewing guide:
Captain America's MCU Appearances:
There are eight MCU films and one TV series where Captain America plays a significant role. This list excludes non-MCU productions.
For a detailed, spoiler-filled recap leading to Brave New World, explore IGN's Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World.
Captain America Movie Chronological Order:
(Note: Some descriptions contain minor spoilers)
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Captain America: The First Avenger (2011): Steve Rogers' transformation from a frail recruit to the super-soldier is depicted, introducing Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan). The film unfolds during WWII, facing Red Skull and Hydra.
Streaming: Disney+
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The Avengers (2012): Captain America joins forces with Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, and Hulk to combat Loki's invasion.
Streaming: Disney+
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014): A conspiracy thriller where Cap and Black Widow confront the Winter Soldier – Bucky Barnes, now a Hydra agent. Introduces Falcon (Anthony Mackie).
Streaming: Disney+ or Starz
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Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015): The Avengers battle Ultron (James Spader), setting the stage for the Thanos conflict.
Streaming: Disney+ or Starz
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Captain America: Civil War (2016): A blockbuster conflict splitting the Avengers into factions led by Cap and Iron Man, introducing Helmut Zemo.
Streaming: Disney+
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Avengers: Infinity War (2018): The Avengers' first encounter with Thanos, resulting in devastating losses.
Streaming: Disney+
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Avengers: Endgame (2019): The Avengers' time-traveling quest to undo Thanos's actions culminates in the epic Battle of Earth, and Steve Rogers passes the shield to Sam Wilson.
Streaming: Disney+
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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021 – TV Series): Sam Wilson's journey as the new Captain America, battling the Flag Smashers.
Streaming: Disney+
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Captain America: Brave New World (2025): Sam Wilson faces a global threat, encountering President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford).
In Theaters: February 14, 2025
What are you most excited for in Captain America: Brave New World? (Poll removed for brevity)
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 hinted at, official confirmations are limited.
