The Captain America movies are a cornerstone of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, chronicling the journey of Steve Rogers from a scrawny but brave World War II soldier to the iconic super-soldier and leader known as Captain America.
Below is a list of all Captain America movies in the order of release date.
Stars: Chris Evans, Sebastian Stan, Hugo Weaving
Plot:
“When patriots become heroes.”
During World War II, Steve Rogers is a sickly man from Brooklyn who’s transformed into super-soldier Captain America to aid in the war effort. Rogers must stop the Red Skull – Adolf Hitler’s ruthless head of weaponry, and the leader of an organization that intends to use a mysterious device of untold powers for world domination.
2. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Stars: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Anthony Mackie
Plot:
“In heroes we trust.”
After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Steve Rogers, aka Captain America is living quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk. Joining forces with the Black Widow, Captain America struggles to expose the ever-widening conspiracy while fighting off professional assassins sent to silence him at every turn. When the full scope of the villainous plot is revealed, Captain America and the Black Widow enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon. However, they soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemy—the Winter Soldier.
3. Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Stars: Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson
Plot:
“United we stand. Divided we fall.”
Following the events of Age of Ultron, the collective governments of the world pass an act designed to regulate all superhuman activity. This polarizes opinion amongst the Avengers, causing two factions to side with Iron Man or Captain America, which causes an epic battle between former allies.
4. Captain America: Brave New World (2025)
Stars: Anthony Mackie, Harrison Ford, Shira Haas
Plot:
“The future favors the brave.”
After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.