Captain America Film Series: Chronological Viewing Guide

Captain America's triumphant return! This week marks the release of his first solo film in almost a decade, a pivotal moment in the MCU's Phase 5, "Brave New World." This new chapter follows Sam Wilson, inheriting the mantle from Steve Rogers, as the new Captain America.

For those eager to revisit Cap's MCU journey before "Brave New World," here's a chronological viewing guide:

Captain America's MCU Appearances (Movies & Series):

There are 8 MCU films and 1 TV series featuring Captain America in a prominent role. This list excludes non-MCU productions. For a deeper dive into the events leading to "Brave New World," including spoilers, explore IGN's "Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World."

Chronological Order:

1. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011): Witness Steve Rogers' transformation into Captain America during WWII, introducing Bucky Barnes and his conflict with Red Skull and Hydra. (Streaming on Disney+)

2. The Avengers (2012): Cap joins forces with Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, and Hulk to thwart Loki's Earth invasion. (Streaming on Disney+)

3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014): A thrilling espionage story where Cap confronts the Winter Soldier – his brainwashed friend, Bucky Barnes. Introduces Falcon. (Streaming on Disney+ or Starz)

4. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015): The Avengers battle Ultron, setting the stage for the Thanos conflict. (Streaming on Disney+ or Starz)

5. Captain America: Civil War (2016): A blockbuster clash dividing the Avengers, led by Cap and Iron Man, with Helmut Zemo as the antagonist. (Streaming on Disney+)

6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018): The Avengers' first encounter with Thanos, resulting in devastating consequences. (Streaming on Disney+)

7. Avengers: Endgame (2019): The Avengers' fight to undo Thanos's actions, culminating in Steve Rogers passing the shield to Sam Wilson. (Streaming on Disney+)

8. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021 – TV Series): Sam Wilson's journey as the new Captain America, battling the Flag Smashers. (Streaming on Disney+)

9. Captain America: Brave New World (2025): Sam Wilson faces a global threat orchestrated by a mysterious mastermind. Introduces Harrison Ford as President Ross. (In theaters February 14, 2025)

What are you most excited to see in "Captain America: Brave New World?"

Captain America's Future:

Future appearances are anticipated in "Avengers: Doomsday" (May 1, 2026) and "Avengers: Secret Wars" (May 7, 2027), though confirmations remain pending from Marvel.