Captain America

Before he was the First Avenger, Captain America had already survived some rough battles on screen. From the low-budget TV movies of the 1970s to the long-delayed 1990 feature film, Hollywood spent decades trying to bring Marvel's star-spangled hero to life before finally striking gold with the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

In this retrospective series, Now Playing Podcast traces Captain America's entire cinematic journey. We review every live-action Captain America movie, from the forgotten early adaptations through Steve Rogers' rise in the MCU, his battles against Hydra, his clashes with fellow Avengers, and the legacy he leaves behind.

Grab your shield and join us as we look at the hits, the misses, and the evolution of one of Marvel's most enduring heroes. Whether fighting Nazis, uncovering conspiracies, or standing his ground against impossible odds, Captain America has always represented the idea that doing the right thing isn't always easy, but it's always worth fighting for.