Captain America Film Series: Watch Order

Captain America Trilogy [4K UHD + Blu-ray]

Includes Captain America: The First Avenger, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Captain America: Civil War, complete with exclusive bonus materials for each film. Available at Amazon

Captain America Movies in Chronological Order

*Note: Some descriptions reference character arcs and plot developments that could be considered spoilers

1. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

The MCU introduced Captain America in 2011's Captain America: The First Avenger, concluding Marvel's Phase One solo films. This origin story chronicles Steve Rogers' journey from unfit soldier to super-soldier, featuring Sebastian Stan's debut as Bucky Barnes. Set during WWII, Cap battles Hydra leader Red Skull in what remains the earliest chronological MCU installment.

Streaming: Disney+

2. The Avengers (2012)

Following his debut, Cap returns in The Avengers, assembling with Iron Man, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, and Hawkeye to repel Loki's Chitauri invasion of New York.

Streaming: Disney+

3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

The acclaimed sequel Captain America: The Winter Soldier unfolds two years later, blending political thriller elements with superhero action as Cap discovers Bucky Barnes alive but brainwashed as Hydra's assassin. This film introduces Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Falcon.

Streaming: Disney+ or Starz

4. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)

The team reunites in Avengers: Age of Ultron to combat James Spader's sentient AI villain, setting the stage for Thanos' impending invasion in its post-credits scene.

Streaming: Disney+ or Starz

5. Captain America: Civil War (2016)

The franchise's highest-grossing solo film (Captain America: Civil War) divides the Avengers over government oversight, introducing Black Panther and Spider-Man while featuring almost every major MCU hero.

Streaming: Disney+

6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

The first half of Thanos' story (Avengers: Infinity War) sees Cap leading the resistance against the Mad Titan's universal genocide, ending with the devastating Blip.

Streaming: Disney+

7. Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Avengers: Endgame culminates Marvel's Infinity Saga with time travel and the MCU's largest battle, culminating in Steve Rogers passing the shield to Sam Wilson.

Streaming: Disney+

8. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021 – TV Series)

The Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier follows Sam Wilson's transition to Cap as he and Bucky combat the radical Flag Smashers organization.

Streaming: Disney+

9. Captain America: Brave New World (2025)

The upcoming Captain America: Brave New World finds Sam Wilson caught in geopolitical turmoil involving President Ross (now played by Harrison Ford). Marvel's synopsis suggests a 2027/2028 setting featuring the Red Hulk transformation.

Theaters: February 14, 2025

The Future of Captain America

Following Brave New World, Captain America will likely appear in Avengers: Doomsday (2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (2027). While Anthony Mackie confirmed involvement, Chris Evans' rumored return remains unverified.