Captain America's triumphant return! This week marks the release of his first solo film in almost a decade, a pivotal entry in Phase 5 of the MCU, fourteen years after his debut in Phase One. This new chapter, Brave New World, features Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) as Captain America, inheriting the mantle from Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) following the events of Avengers: Endgame.
For those eager to refresh their memory or experience the complete Captain America MCU saga, this chronologically ordered list of films and TV series is essential viewing.
The Captain America MCU Collection:
There are eight MCU films and one TV series prominently featuring Captain America. This list excludes non-MCU productions. For a deeper dive into the events leading to Brave New World, including spoilers, consult IGN's Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World.
Chronological Order:
- 1. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011): Steve Rogers' origin story, introducing Bucky Barnes and setting the stage for the MCU's earliest conflict against Hydra during WWII. Available on Disney+.
- 2. The Avengers (2012): Captain America joins forces with Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, and Hulk to confront Loki's Earthly invasion. Available on Disney+.
- 3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014): A spy thriller where Cap and Black Widow battle the brainwashed Bucky Barnes, introducing Falcon, the future Captain America. Available on Disney+ or Starz.
- 4. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015): The Avengers face Ultron, setting the stage for the Thanos conflict. Available on Disney+ or Starz.
- 5. Captain America: Civil War (2016): A conflict divides the Avengers, pitting Captain America against Iron Man, while introducing Helmut Zemo. Available on Disney+.
- 6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018): The Avengers' first encounter with Thanos, resulting in devastating consequences. Available on Disney+.
- 7. Avengers: Endgame (2019): The aftermath of Infinity War and the battle to reverse Thanos's actions, culminating in Steve Rogers passing the shield to Sam Wilson. Available on Disney+.
- 8. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021): Sam Wilson's journey as the new Captain America, battling the Flag Smashers. Available on Disney+.
- 9. Captain America: Brave New World (2025): Sam Wilson confronts a global threat, with the introduction of President Ross/Red Hulk. In theaters February 14, 2025.
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Captain America's Future:
Future appearances are anticipated in Avengers: Doomsday (May 1, 2026) and potentially Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027), though official confirmations remain limited.
