Captain America movies in order
The shield’s legacy, from Steve Rogers to Sam Wilson.
Where to start
Civil War is a Captain America film despite its large ensemble. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier bridges Endgame and Brave New World, developing Sam’s relationship with the shield.
The solo films total approximately 8 hours and 45 minutes. Series are not included in this running time.
The saga’s own movies
01 · 2011 · 124 minCaptain America: The First Avenger
This is the fifth film in release order, although much of its story takes place before the earlier films. Here we follow the order in which they reached cinemas.
02 · 2014 · 136 minCaptain America: The Winter Soldier
It combines superheroes with espionage and has major consequences for the MCU's organisations and alliances.
03 · 2016 · 147 minCaptain America: Civil War
Although it belongs to the Captain America saga, it develops the Avengers as a whole and introduces new lead characters.
04 · 2025 · 118 minCaptain America: Brave New World
This is the first film led by Sam Wilson under the Captain America name. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier provides context for his journey.
A route with crossovers interleaved
This second route adds team appearances and context. These are editorial recommendations, not compulsory viewing.
- 01 · 2011 · 124 min
Captain America: The First Avenger
This is the fifth film in release order, although much of its story takes place before the earlier films. Here we follow the order in which they reached cinemas.
02 · 2012 · 143 minThe Avengers
It concludes the first group of films. Watching the previous five helps you recognise the main characters and understand their relationships.
- 03 · 2014 · 136 min
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
It combines superheroes with espionage and has major consequences for the MCU's organisations and alliances.
04 · 2015 · 141 minAvengers: Age of Ultron
This is the team's second gathering. It develops relationships and conflicts that continue in Civil War and later films.
- 05 · 2016 · 147 min
Captain America: Civil War
Although it belongs to the Captain America saga, it develops the Avengers as a whole and introduces new lead characters.
06 · 2018 · 149 minAvengers: Infinity War
It is best enjoyed after the earlier films. This is the first part of the major conclusion that continues in Endgame.
07 · 2019 · 181 minAvengers: Endgame
It is best watched after Infinity War, Ant-Man and the Wasp, and Captain Marvel. This page avoids revealing the outcome of the story.
- 08 · 2025 · 118 min
Captain America: Brave New World
This is the first film led by Sam Wilson under the Captain America name. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier provides context for his journey.
A bridge through television
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
Civil War is a Captain America film despite its large ensemble. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier bridges Endgame and Brave New World, developing Sam’s relationship with the shield.