Captain America's triumphant return! This week marks the release of his first solo film in almost a decade, a pivotal entry in Phase 5 of the MCU, fourteen years after his debut in Phase One. This new chapter, "Brave New World," features Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) as Captain America, succeeding Steve Rogers (Chris Evans).
For those eager to refresh their memory or experience the complete MCU Captain America saga, here's a chronological viewing guide:
The Captain America MCU Collection (8 Films + 1 Series):
This list focuses solely on MCU-related films and the TV series. The character has appeared in over 20 projects across various media, but this guide sticks to the main cinematic universe.
For a detailed, spoiler-filled recap leading up to "Brave New World," check out IGN's article: 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' origin story, introducing Bucky Barnes and setting the stage for the MCU's earliest events. Available on Disney+.
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The Avengers (2012): Cap joins forces with other Avengers to thwart Loki's invasion. Streaming on Disney+.
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014): A spy thriller introducing Falcon and revealing Bucky's transformation into the Winter Soldier. Stream on Disney+ or Starz.
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Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015): The Avengers face Ultron, setting the stage for the Thanos conflict. Available on Disney+ or Starz.
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Captain America: Civil War (2016): A blockbuster clash dividing the Avengers, introducing Zemo. Streaming on Disney+.
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Avengers: Infinity War (2018): The Avengers' first battle against Thanos. Available on Disney+.
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Avengers: Endgame (2019): The aftermath of the Snap and the final battle against Thanos, with Steve Rogers passing the shield. Streaming on Disney+.
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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021 – TV Series): Sam Wilson's journey as the new Captain America. Available on Disney+.
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Captain America: Brave New World (2025): Sam Wilson confronts a global threat, with the introduction of President Ross/Red Hulk. 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 appearances are anticipated in Avengers: Doomsday (May 1, 2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027), though official confirmations are limited.