Captain America's triumphant return marks his first solo film in almost a decade. A cornerstone 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), with Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) upholding the legacy bestowed upon him in Avengers: Endgame.
For those eager to refresh their memory or experience the full MCU Captain America saga before Brave New World, here's a chronological viewing guide:
Captain America's MCU Appearances (Movies & Series):
There are eight MCU films and one TV series featuring Captain America in a significant role. This list excludes non-MCU productions. For a detailed, spoiler-filled recap leading to Brave New World, see 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 events. (Streaming on Disney+)
- 2. The Avengers (2012): Cap joins forces with Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, and Hulk against Loki. (Streaming on Disney+)
- 3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014): Espionage and conspiracy lead Cap and Black Widow to confront the Winter Soldier (Bucky Barnes). Introduces Falcon. (Streaming on Disney+ or Starz)
- 4. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015): The Avengers battle Ultron. The mid-credits scene foreshadows the Thanos conflict. (Streaming on Disney+ or Starz)
- 5. Captain America: Civil War (2016): A conflict divides the Avengers, pitting Cap against Iron Man. (Streaming on Disney+)
- 6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018): The Avengers' first encounter with Thanos. (Streaming on Disney+)
- 7. Avengers: Endgame (2019): The Avengers reverse Thanos's actions, culminating in Steve Rogers passing his 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. (Streaming on Disney+)
- 9. Captain America: Brave New World (2025): Sam Wilson faces a global threat, encountering President Ross (Harrison Ford). (In theaters February 14, 2025)
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Captain America's Future:
Captain America's next appearance is likely in Avengers: Doomsday (May 1, 2026), and potentially Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027). While appearances are hinted at, official confirmations are limited.
