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 time, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) takes up the shield, succeeding Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) after the events of Avengers: Endgame.
For those eager to refresh their memory or experience the full Captain America MCU saga before Brave New World, we present a chronological viewing order:
The Captain America MCU Filmography:
There are eight MCU films and one TV series prominently featuring Captain America. While the character appears in over 20 films across the wider Marvel universe (including non-MCU TV movies and animated features), this list focuses solely on the MCU canon. For a deeper dive into the events leading to Brave New World (with spoilers!), see IGN's Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World.
Chronological Order:
(Note: Some descriptions contain minor spoilers)
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Captain America: The First Avenger (2011): This Phase One film introduces Captain America's origin story, following Steve Rogers' transformation from a frail recruit into a super-soldier. It also introduces Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), setting the stage for his future role as the Winter Soldier. The film is set during WWII.
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 thrilling espionage tale where Captain America confronts the Winter Soldier – his former friend, Bucky Barnes, now a Hydra operative. This film introduces Anthony Mackie's Falcon.
Streaming: Disney+ or Starz
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Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015): The Avengers face Ultron, setting the stage for the conflict with Thanos.
Streaming: Disney+ or Starz
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Captain America: Civil War (2016): A high-stakes conflict divides the Avengers, pitting Captain America against Iron Man. This film, Cap's highest-grossing solo outing, introduces Helmut Zemo.
Streaming: Disney+
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Avengers: Infinity War (2018): The Avengers' first encounter with Thanos, resulting in devastating consequences.
Streaming: Disney+
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Avengers: Endgame (2019): The Avengers attempt to undo Thanos's actions, culminating in a massive battle and Steve Rogers passing the shield to Sam Wilson.
Streaming: Disney+
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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021 – TV Series): Sam Wilson embraces the Captain America mantle, facing the Flag Smashers.
Streaming: Disney+
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Captain America: Brave New World (2025): Sam Wilson confronts a global threat, with the introduction of Harrison Ford as President Ross.
Release: February 14, 2025 (Theaters)
What are you most excited to see in Captain America: Brave New World? (Poll removed for text-based output)
Captain America's Future:
Future appearances are anticipated in Avengers: Doomsday (May 1, 2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027), though casting remains unconfirmed beyond Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.
