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, will be the first Captain America movie without Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) wielding the shield, instead featuring Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) as the new Captain America, a mantle he inherited in Avengers: Endgame.
For those eager to refresh their memory or experience the full Captain America MCU saga before Brave New World, here's a chronological viewing guide:
The Captain America MCU Films and Series:
There are eight MCU films and one TV series where Captain America plays a significant role. This list excludes non-MCU productions. For a deeper dive into the events leading up to Brave New World (including spoilers!), check out IGN's Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World.
Chronological Order:
- 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+)
- The Avengers (2012): Captain America joins forces with other Avengers to combat Loki's threat. (Streaming on Disney+)
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014): A spy thriller introducing Falcon and revealing the Winter Soldier's identity. (Streaming on Disney+ or Starz)
- Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015): The Avengers confront Ultron, setting the stage for the Thanos conflict. (Streaming on Disney+ or Starz)
- Captain America: Civil War (2016): A conflict divides the Avengers, with Cap and Iron Man leading opposing sides. (Streaming on Disney+)
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018): The Avengers' first encounter with Thanos and the devastating Snap. (Streaming on Disney+)
- Avengers: Endgame (2019): The aftermath of the Snap and the final battle against Thanos, culminating in Steve Rogers passing the torch. (Streaming on Disney+)
- The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021): Sam Wilson embraces his role as Captain America. (Streaming on Disney+)
- Captain America: Brave New World (2025): Sam Wilson confronts a global threat as Captain America. (In theaters February 14, 2025)
What are you most excited to see in Captain America: Brave New World?
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Captain America's Future:
Captain America's appearances in Avengers: Doomsday (May 1, 2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027) remain uncertain, though speculation abounds.
