Captain America Movie Marathon: Watch Order Guide

Captain America returns to the big screen this week in his first solo outing in almost a decade. A cornerstone 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 film without Chris Evans' Steve Rogers wielding the shield; Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie), the mantle's inheritor from Avengers: Endgame, steps into the spotlight.

For those eager to refresh their memory or experience the full MCU Captain America saga before Brave New World, we've compiled a chronological viewing guide of his 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 Captain America appearances across various non-MCU TV movies and animated features, this list focuses solely on MCU canon.

For a deeper dive into the events leading up to Brave New World (with spoilers!), check out IGN's Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World.

Captain America Movies in Chronological Order

*Please 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 a rejected recruit into a super-soldier. This origin story also introduces Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes, who plays a crucial role as the Winter Soldier. The film 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)

The following year, Captain America joined forces with Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, and the Hulk in The Avengers to thwart Loki's invasion of Earth, as foreshadowed 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 a Hydra operative. This film introduces Anthony Mackie's Falcon, the future Captain America.

Where to Stream: Disney+ or Starz

4. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)

Cap returns in Avengers: Age of Ultron to battle James Spader's titular villain. The Avengers prevail, and a mid-credits scene sets the stage for their conflict with Thanos.

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. While a standalone film for Cap, it features almost every major MCU character to that point.

Where to Stream: Disney+

6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

In Avengers: Infinity War, the first part of the battle against Thanos, Cap and the Avengers attempt to stop the Mad Titan from decimating half of all life. They fail, but Cap survives the Snap, setting up Endgame.

Where to Stream: Disney+

7. Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Avengers: Endgame, set five years after Infinity War, sees Cap and the surviving Avengers reverse Thanos's Snap. The film culminates in Steve Rogers passing the 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 confront 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 a meeting with 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 potential appearances by both Mackie and Evans, although Evans' involvement remains unconfirmed. Mackie has hinted at his presence in both Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027), with only Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom officially confirmed for either film.