Captain America's triumphant return! This week marks the release of his first solo film in almost a decade. A cornerstone of the MCU since Phase One, Captain America now leads us into Phase Five's Brave New World, fourteen years later. This will be the first Captain America movie without Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) wielding the shield; Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie), inheriting the mantle at the end of Avengers: Endgame, takes center stage.
Planning a Captain America MCU marathon before Brave New World? Here's a chronological viewing guide:
Captain America's MCU Appearances:
There are eight MCU films and one TV series featuring Captain America in a significant role. While the character appears in over 20 films and TV shows across the broader Marvel universe, this list focuses solely on MCU canon. For a deeper dive into the events leading to Brave New World (with spoilers!), check out IGN's Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World.
Chronological Viewing Order:
(Note: Some descriptions contain minor spoilers)
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Captain America: The First Avenger (2011): Steve Rogers's origin story, from rejected recruit to super-soldier, introduces Bucky Barnes and pits Cap against Red Skull and Hydra during WWII.
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The Avengers (2012): Cap joins Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, and Hulk to defend Earth from Loki's invasion.
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014): Espionage and conspiracy lead Cap and Black Widow to confront the Winter Soldier – Bucky Barnes. Introduces Falcon.
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Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015): The Avengers face Ultron, setting the stage for the Thanos conflict.
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Captain America: Civil War (2016): A conflict divides the Avengers, pitting Cap against Iron Man, with Helmut Zemo as the main antagonist.
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Avengers: Infinity War (2018): The Avengers battle Thanos, with devastating consequences.
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Avengers: Endgame (2019): The surviving Avengers reverse Thanos's actions, culminating in Steve Rogers passing the shield to Falcon.
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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021): Sam Wilson's journey as the new Captain America.
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Captain America: Brave New World (2025): Sam Wilson confronts a global threat involving President Thaddeus Ross.
In theaters February 14, 2025
What are you most excited for in Captain America: Brave New World? (Poll removed for brevity)
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). While appearances by Mackie and Evans have been rumored, official confirmation remains limited.
