How to Watch Captain America in Order
To watch Captain America: Civil War, start with Captain America: The First Avenger.
Watch Captain America in release order for a first viewing — start with Captain America: The First Avenger (2011). There are 4 films, released between 2011–2025. That is 8.8 hours of viewing. Only 3 are essential to follow the story — 6.8 hours.
The full checklist
0 of 4 watched- 1Captain America: The First Avenger2011Essential124m
- 2Captain America: The Winter Soldier2014Essential136m
- 3Captain America: Civil War2016Essential147m
- 4Captain America: Brave New World2025119m
Ranked by rating
Full ranking with scores →- 1Captain America: The Winter Soldier20147.7
- 2Captain America: Civil War20167.5
- 3Captain America: The First Avenger20117.0
- 4Captain America: Brave New World20256.0
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch Captain America?
For a first viewing, watch Captain America in release order, starting with Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) and ending with Captain America: Brave New World (2025). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many Captain America films are there?
There are 4 Captain America films.
Can I skip any Captain America films?
3 of the 4 films carry the main story: Captain America: The First Avenger, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War. The other 1 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with Captain America?
Start with Captain America: The First Avenger, released in 2011. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of Captain America?
Watching every Captain America film takes 8.8 hours. Sticking to the 3 essential films takes 6.8 hours.