Captain America's triumphant return marks his first solo film in nearly a decade. A mainstay 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) wielding the shield, as Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) takes up the mantle, a transition initiated in Avengers: Endgame.

For those eager to revisit or experience Captain America's complete MCU journey before Brave New World, we present a chronological viewing guide encompassing films and TV series.

How Many Captain America MCU Appearances Are There?

Captain America features prominently in eight MCU films and one TV series. While the character appears in over twenty productions including non-MCU TV movies and animated features, this list focuses solely on MCU-related content.

For a detailed, spoiler-filled recap of events preceding Brave New World, explore IGN's Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World.

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Captain America Appearances in Chronological Order

Note: Some descriptions contain spoilers.

1. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

Introduced in 2011, Captain America: The First Avenger concludes Marvel's Phase One. This origin story chronicles Steve Rogers' transformation from rejected recruit to super-soldier. It also introduces Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, later the Winter Soldier. The film pits Cap against the Red Skull and Hydra during WWII, establishing it as the earliest MCU entry.

**Streaming:** Disney+

2. The Avengers (2012)

Captain America joins Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, and Hulk in The Avengers to counter Loki's Earth invasion, a storyline hinted at in The First Avenger's post-credits scene.

**Streaming:** Disney+

3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

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 agent. Anthony Mackie's Falcon, the future Captain America, is introduced.

**Streaming:** Disney+ or Starz

4. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)

Cap reunites with the Avengers in Avengers: Age of Ultron to combat James Spader's titular villain. The film's mid-credits scene foreshadows the Thanos conflict.

**Streaming:** Disney+ or Starz

5. Captain America: Civil War (2016)

Captain America: Civil War, Cap's highest-grossing solo film, depicts the fracturing of the Avengers into factions led by Cap and Iron Man, with Helmut Zemo as the antagonist.

**Streaming:** Disney+

6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

Avengers: Infinity War showcases the Avengers' first battle against Thanos, with Cap among those attempting to thwart Thanos' plan to eliminate half of all life. Despite the team's initial failure, Cap survives the Snap.

**Streaming:** Disney+

7. Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Set five years after Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame depicts the Avengers' efforts to reverse the Snap's effects. The film culminates in Steve Rogers passing the shield to Sam Wilson.

**Streaming:** Disney+

8. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021 – TV Series)

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier features Sam Wilson as Captain America, six months after Endgame. The series follows Wilson and Bucky Barnes as they confront the Flag Smashers.

**Streaming:** Disney+

9. Captain America: Brave New World (2025)

Following The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Sam Wilson faces a global threat orchestrated by a mysterious mastermind. Harrison Ford joins the MCU as President Ross/Red Hulk.

**Where to Watch:** In theaters February 14, 2025

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The Future of Captain America

Future appearances for Captain America are anticipated in Avengers: Doomsday (May 1, 2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027), though casting details remain fluid.