Captain America is set to make a triumphant return in his first standalone movie in nearly a decade, marking a significant milestone in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). This upcoming film, "Brave New World," is part of Phase 5 and introduces a new era for the iconic hero, with Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) stepping into the role previously held by Steve Rogers (Chris Evans). This transition was beautifully set up at the end of "Avengers: Endgame," where Steve passed the shield to Sam, symbolizing a new chapter for Captain America.
For fans eager to dive into or revisit Captain America's journey within the MCU before "Brave New World" hits the screens, we've curated a comprehensive list of his movies and TV series in chronological order. This guide will help you understand the full scope of Captain America's saga and the events leading up to his latest adventure.
There are 8 MCU movies and one TV series where Captain America plays a prominent role. When including non-MCU made-for-TV and animated movies, the total exceeds 20. However, our focus here is solely on the MCU canon.
For a detailed, spoiler-filled breakdown of the events leading to "Brave New World," you can check out IGN's Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World.
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This collection includes "Captain America: The First Avenger," "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," and "Captain America: Civil War," along with bonus features for each film. Available at Amazon.
*Be warned, some descriptions include references to characters and plot points that are technically spoilers*
Captain America was introduced into the MCU with "Captain America: The First Avenger," the final solo superhero movie of Marvel's Phase One. This film tells the origin story of Steve Rogers, transforming from a rejected military recruit to a superhuman war hero. It also introduces Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes, who later becomes the Winter Soldier. The movie is set during WWII, making it the earliest-set film in the MCU timeline.
Where to Stream: Disney+
Captain America returned in "The Avengers," teaming up with Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, and the Hulk to stop Loki's invasion of Earth, as teased in the end-credits scene of "The First Avenger."
Where to Stream: Disney+
In "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," Cap and Black Widow uncover a conspiracy, facing off against the Winter Soldier, who is revealed to be Bucky Barnes. This film also introduces Anthony Mackie's Falcon, who later becomes the new Captain America.
Where to Stream: Disney+ or Starz
"Avengers: Age of Ultron" sees Captain America fighting alongside the Avengers against the villain Ultron. The film sets up the team's future conflict with Thanos.
Where to Stream: Disney+ or Starz
"Captain America: Civil War" is the highest-grossing standalone Captain America movie, with a global box office of $1.1 billion. It fractures the Avengers into two factions led by Cap and Iron Man, introducing Helmut Zemo as the overarching villain.
Where to Stream: Disney+
In "Avengers: Infinity War," Captain America is part of the team trying to stop Thanos from eliminating half of all life. The team fails, but Cap survives the Snap, setting the stage for "Avengers: Endgame."
Where to Stream: Disney+
"Avengers: Endgame" resolves five years after "Infinity War," with Cap and the surviving Avengers working to reverse the Snap. The film culminates in the Battle of Earth and Steve Rogers passing his shield to Sam Wilson.
Where to Stream: Disney+
"The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" is the first MCU project where Sam Wilson officially takes on the role of Captain America. Set six months after "Endgame," the series follows Sam and Bucky as they battle the Flag Smashers.
Where to Stream: Disney+
"Captain America: Brave New World" follows Sam Wilson as he navigates an international incident after meeting with the newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross. The film introduces Harrison Ford as President Ross, who transforms into Red Hulk. The movie is set to release in theaters on February 14, 2025.
After "Brave New World," Captain America is expected to appear in "Avengers: Doomsday," slated for May 1, 2026. While there were reports of both Mackie and Evans appearing, Evans has refuted his involvement. Captain America is also likely to feature in "Avengers: Secret Wars," set for May 7, 2027, with Mackie hinting at his participation. Marvel has confirmed Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom for these films.
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