Captain America: The First Avenger is a 2011 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Paramount Pictures, it is the fifth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Joe Johnston, written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, and stars Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America, alongside Samuel L. Jackson, Hugo Weaving, Hayley Atwell, Sebastian Stan, Dominic Cooper, Neal McDonough, Derek Luke, and Tommy Lee Jones. In the film, Rogers undergoes an experimental procedure that transforms him into the super-soldier Captain America to help the Allies fight against the Axis powers during World War II.
The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $370 million worldwide against a production budget of $140 million. It received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for Evans' performance, the action sequences, and the visual effects. Captain America: The First Avenger was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Visual Effects.
The film's success led to the development of two sequels, Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) and Captain America: Civil War (2016). Evans would reprise his role as Captain America in several other MCU films, including The Avengers (2012), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019).
Captain America: The First Avenger is an exciting and action-packed film that is sure to please fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film features strong performances from its cast, stunning visuals, and exciting action sequences. It is a must-see for fans of Captain America and the MCU.