Captain America Films: Viewing Sequence Revealed
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 marks the first Captain America film without Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), as Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) assumes the mantle, a legacy passed down in Avengers: Endgame.
For those eager to revisit Captain America's MCU journey before Brave New World, we've compiled his film and TV appearances in chronological order.
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, explore IGN's "Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World."
Captain America Film Chronological Order:
(Note: Some descriptions contain minor spoilers.)
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Captain America: The First Avenger (2011): This Phase One finale introduces Captain America's origin story, showcasing Steve Rogers' transformation and introducing Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan). The film's WWII setting makes it the earliest 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 thwart Loki's invasion. Streaming on Disney+.
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014): A tale of espionage and conspiracy, this sequel pits Cap and Black Widow against the Winter Soldier – Bucky Barnes. It introduces Anthony Mackie's Falcon. Streaming on Disney+ or Starz.
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Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015): The Avengers confront 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 blockbuster conflict dividing the Avengers into factions led by Captain America and Iron Man, introducing Helmut Zemo. 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' time-bending quest to reverse Thanos's actions culminates in the epic Battle of Earth and Steve Rogers passing the shield to Sam Wilson. Streaming on Disney+.
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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021 – TV Series): Sam Wilson's journey as 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 Harrison Ford as President Ross. In theaters February 14, 2025.
Poll: (What are you most excited for in Captain America: Brave New World?) (This section is omitted as it's interactive and cannot be replicated here.)
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).
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