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The Captain America movie franchise consists of four films released between 2011 and 2025. The entries connect through the character of Captain America, starting with Steve Rogers during World War II, continuing through his life in Washington and conflicts involving the Avengers, and later following Sam meeting with U.S. President Thaddeus Ross. Watching the entries in release order is recommended to follow the events as they were presented in theaters, beginning with The First Avenger, followed by The Winter Soldier, Civil War, and Brave New World.

Captain America: The First Avenger
Movie, 2011
This film sits first as it introduces Steve Rogers during World War II and establishes his transformation into super-soldier Captain America to stop the Red Skull.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Movie, 2014
This film sits second, showing Steve Rogers living in Washington, D.C. after the events in New York with The Avengers and becoming embroiled in a web of intrigue.

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Captain America: Civil War
Movie, 2016
This film sits third, following the events of Age of Ultron where governments pass an act to regulate superhuman activity, causing factions to side with Iron Man or Captain America.

Movie, 2025
This film sits fourth, featuring Sam meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross and finding himself in the middle of an international incident involving a global plot.
Read the ending explained| # | Title | Type | Year | Rating | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Captain America: The First Avenger | Movie | 2011 | ★ 7.0 | Not yet |
| 2 | Captain America: The Winter Soldier | Movie | 2014 | ★ 7.7 | Not yet |
| 3 | Captain America: Civil War | Movie | 2016 | ★ 7.5 | Not yet |
| 4 | Captain America: Brave New World | Movie | 2025 | ★ 6.0 | Ending explained |
Average audience ratings, in watch order.
Start with Captain America: The First Avenger, which is the first entry released in 2011 and introduces Steve Rogers during World War II.
Yes, following the release order from 2011 to 2025 ensures you view the films in the sequence they were released, starting with The First Avenger and ending with Brave New World.
None of the entries can be skipped if you want to watch all four films in the franchise in their proper release order.
Watch in this order: 1. Captain America: The First Avenger, 2. Captain America: The Winter Soldier, 3. Captain America: Civil War, 4. Captain America: Brave New World.
This guide lists 4 entries, released between 2011 and 2025.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier has the highest average rating in this guide, at 7.7 out of 10.
Captain America: Brave New World. Each links to a full guide with a recap, the ending, and an FAQ.