Captain America's triumphant return! This week marks the release of his first solo film in nearly 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, features Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) as Captain America, succeeding Steve Rogers (Chris Evans).

For those eager to refresh their memory or experience the full Captain America saga before Brave New World, here's a chronological viewing guide:

Captain America's MCU Appearances (8 films, 1 TV series):

Note: This list excludes non-MCU productions. For a deeper dive into the events leading to Brave New World, including spoilers, see IGN's Captain America Recap.

1. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011): Steve Rogers' origin story, introducing Bucky Barnes and setting the stage for the MCU's earliest events. Available on Disney+.

2. The Avengers (2012): Cap joins forces with Iron Man, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Thor, and Hulk against Loki. Streaming on Disney+.

3. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014): A tale of espionage and conspiracy, revealing Bucky Barnes as the Winter Soldier. Streaming on Disney+ or Starz.

4. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015): The Avengers face Ultron, setting the stage for the Thanos conflict. Streaming on Disney+ or Starz.

5. Captain America: Civil War (2016): A conflict divides the Avengers, pitting Captain America against Iron Man. Streaming on Disney+.

6. Avengers: Infinity War (2018): The Avengers' first battle against Thanos. Streaming on Disney+.

7. Avengers: Endgame (2019): The Avengers reverse Thanos's Snap, culminating in Steve Rogers passing the shield to Sam Wilson. Streaming on Disney+.

8. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021): Sam Wilson's journey as the new Captain America. Streaming on Disney+.

9. Captain America: Brave New World (2025): Sam Wilson confronts a global threat. In theaters February 14, 2025.

What are you most excited for in Captain America: Brave New World? (Poll removed for brevity)

Captain America's Future: Captain America's appearances in Avengers: Doomsday (May 1, 2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (May 7, 2027) remain uncertain, though Mackie has hinted at involvement. Robert Downey Jr. is confirmed for Secret Wars as Doctor Doom.