Captain America's triumphant return marks his first solo film in almost a decade. A cornerstone of the MCU since Phase One, he now leads Phase Five's Brave New World, fourteen years later. This film notably features Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) as Captain America, succeeding Steve Rogers (Chris Evans).
For those wishing to revisit Captain America's MCU journey before Brave New World, here's a chronological viewing guide:
Captain America's MCU Appearances:
There are eight MCU films and one TV series prominently featuring Captain America. This list excludes non-MCU productions. For a detailed, spoiler-filled recap leading to Brave New World, 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): Steve Rogers' transformation from frail soldier to super-soldier is depicted, introducing Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan). The film unfolds during WWII, marking the earliest point in the MCU timeline. Streaming on Disney+
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The Avengers (2012): Captain America joins forces with Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, and Hulk to counter Loki's Earth invasion. Streaming on Disney+
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014): An espionage thriller where Captain America confronts the Winter Soldier (Bucky Barnes), now a Hydra operative. Introduces Falcon (Anthony Mackie). Streaming on 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 on Disney+ or Starz
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Captain America: Civil War (2016): A conflict divides the Avengers, with Captain America and Iron Man leading opposing factions. Helmut Zemo is introduced as the antagonist. Streaming on Disney+
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Avengers: Infinity War (2018): The Avengers' first encounter with Thanos, resulting in devastating losses. Streaming on Disney+
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Avengers: Endgame (2019): The Avengers attempt to undo Thanos's actions, leading to the epic Battle of Earth. Steve Rogers passes the shield to Sam Wilson. Streaming on Disney+
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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021): Sam Wilson's journey as the new Captain America, battling the Flag Smashers. Streaming 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 (Harrison Ford). In theaters February 14, 2025
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Captain America's Future:
Captain America's future appearances are anticipated in Avengers: Doomsday (May 1, 2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027), though official confirmations are limited.
