"Captain America: The First Avenger" is a 2011 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Captain America. It is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and serves as the fifth film in Phase One of the MCU. The film was directed by Joe Johnston and stars Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America, Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter, and Hugo Weaving as Johann Schmidt/Red Skull.
The movie is set primarily during World War II and follows the story of Steve Rogers, a frail and determined young man who is enhanced to the peak of human physicality through a secret government program called Operation: Rebirth. Transformed into Captain America, Rogers joins forces with Peggy Carter and the Howling Commandos to combat the nefarious plans of the Red Skull, leader of the Hydra organization.
"Captain America: The First Avenger" was praised for its nostalgic period setting, action sequences, and Chris Evans' portrayal of Captain America. The film laid the groundwork for Captain America's character within the MCU and set the stage for later Avengers-related films. It was followed by sequels, including "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" (2014) and "Captain America: Civil War" (2016).