Special Phase 1 — The Avengers Initiative (2008–2012)

Captain America: The First Avenger (Credits)

Name: Captain America: The First Avenger (Credits)
Released: 2011-07-22
Duration: 2 min

Released July 22, 2011 0h 2m ★ Essential

Nick Fury wakes Steve in the present — he's been frozen for 70 years. Steve's disorientation here is what Endgame resolves. Steve Rogers confirmed for Doomsday.

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Where It Fits in the MCU

Captain America: The First Avenger (Credits) sits at position 44 of 165 in the MCU's story-chronological order, placing it within the Phase 1 — The Avengers Initiative (2008–2012) era. It is rated Essential — must-watch for following the main MCU narrative. Watching in story-chronological order provides the most coherent character development experience — individual arcs build naturally toward the franchise's major crossover events, with each film's post-credits scenes carrying forward into what follows.