Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
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Steve Rogers uncovers Hydra's infiltration of SHIELD and faces a deadly assassin from his past. In story order it’s #16 of 81; by release date it was the 9th MCU film, part of Phase Two. We rate it Essential: the main saga depends on it. It runs 2h 16m and streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Directed by | Anthony and Joe Russo |
|---|---|
| Starring | Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Robert Redford |
| Release date | April 4, 2014 |
| Runtime | 2h 16m |
| Age rating | PG-13, some material may be inappropriate for under 13 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 90% critics · IMDb 7.7/10 |
| Box office | $714M worldwide |
| Phase | Phase Two |
| Saga | Infinity Saga |
| Story position | #16 of 81 in chronological order |
| Timeline setting | Present day |
| Part of | Captain America movies in order |
| Post-credit scene | Yes |
Why it matters in the MCU
Destroys SHIELD, reshaping the MCU; introduces Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Post-credit scene
Yes, stay through the credits. The box below says what happens, but it gives away part of the ending.
Spoiler What happens after the credits of Captain America: The Winter Soldier: tap to reveal
Introduces the Maximoff twins and teases Age of Ultron.
Where it fits in your watch
Captain America: The Winter Soldier FAQ
Can you skip Captain America: The Winter Soldier?
No. It’s Essential: it changes the MCU’s status quo for good.
When was Captain America: The Winter Soldier released?
Captain America: The Winter Soldier was released on April 4, 2014.
Where does Captain America: The Winter Soldier fit in the MCU timeline?
Captain America: The Winter Soldier is set in the present day and sits at #16 of 81 in story order.
Does Captain America: The Winter Soldier have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Stay through the credits for at least one extra scene. What happens in it is in the spoiler box on this page.
What to watch before Captain America: The Winter Soldier
To get the most out of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, these are the earlier titles it builds on, in release order:
- Iron Man (2008)
- Iron Man 2 (2010)
- Thor (2011)
- Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
- Marvel's The Avengers (2012)
- Thor: The Dark World (2013)
Where to watch Captain America: The Winter Soldier in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
Where to watch Captain America: The Winter Soldier outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon |
| Canada | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Amazon, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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