How to Watch Every Captain America Movie and TV Show In Order: A Streaming Guide
When Steve Rogers volunteered to be injected with a super-soldier serum in 1941 in an effort to fight the Nazis in WWII, he became Captain America – the very first hero of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). This was only the beginning of the “first Avenger” and his crime-fighting adventures, and the Marvel hero is now the titular character of 4 MCU movies.
How to watch the Captain America movies in order
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
The chronological viewing order for the Captain America movies is the same sequence as their release order. His story begins in Captain America: The First Avenger, released in 2011. It features a mild-mannered Steve Rogers who transforms from a bullied army aspirant into a superpowered war hero. However, The First Avenger leads to a dramatic sacrifice that will change Captain America’s life forever.
If this is your first time watching the Captain America movies, beware that there are spoilers for each movie below.
After Captain America is frozen in ice for several decades, he next appears in the MCU ensemble epic The Avengers – taking place in the 21st century. After saving the world with his fellow avengers, The Winter Soldier presents Captain America with a moral dilemma when his best friend Bucky Barnes – aka the titular Winter Soldier – is resurrected and used as a brain-washed assassin.
The Winter Soldier marked the MCU debut of directing duo Joe and Anthony Russo, who would go on to direct Captain America’s next movie, Civil War. The movie takes place after the events of Avengers: Age of Ultron, as the Marvel heroes are confronted with avoiding the collateral damage they previously caused. It features an ambitious team-up event that divides Earth’s mightiest heroes between Team Cap and Team Iron Man.
Post-Endgame, a new Captain America movie with Sam Wilson as the protagonist titled Captain America: Brave New World released in 2025.
Does the Captain America franchise include a TV show?
Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, Disney+’s original series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier continues the lore of Captain America. Uniting Captain America’s loyal ally Falcon with a reformed Bucky, the series paved the way for the next Captain America movie.
Discover where to watch every Captain America movie and TV show using our guide below
