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MCU · Film · 2011 · 2h 4m

Captain America: The First Avenger

Story: 1942–45

Does Captain America: The First Avenger have a post-credits scene?

Optional extras only. Nothing you need.

  • ENDEssentially a teaser for The Avengers.

What it’s about

Rejected by the Army during World War II, frail Brooklyn native Steve Rogers is chosen for a secret experiment that makes him a super-soldier. As Captain America, he takes on the Red Skull and Hydra, a rogue Nazi science division powered by the Tesseract.

Mostly World War II, framed by scenes in the present day.

Where it fits

Where to watch

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