The Captain America legacy in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has delivered some of the most thrilling fight scenes in superhero movie history.
From Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers to Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson, each version of Cap has showcased distinct fighting styles, blending military tactics, super-soldier strength, and advanced technology.
With Captain America: Brave New World introducing new battles for Sam Wilson, we’re looking back at the top 10 Captain America fight scenes from the MCU.
10. Sam Wilson Defeats the Serpent Society
Captain America: Brave New World (2025)
Why It’s Great:
- Sam’s first major fight as Captain America in a movie
- Uses his Vibranium wings, Redwing, and tactical skills
- Highlights his humanity as he fights without super-soldier serum
Sam battles Giancarlo Esposito’s Sidewinder and the Serpent Society while preventing the theft of Japan’s Adamantium.
9. A High-Speed Aerial Chase
Captain America: Brave New World (2025)
Why It’s Great:
- First major aerial combat featuring Sam as Cap
- Fast-paced, Top Gun-style action
- Sam teams up with Joaquin Torres (the new Falcon)
Sam and Joaquin dodge military jets while battling mind-controlled American soldiers in an intense mid-air chase.
8. Sam & Bucky Take Down John Walker
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021)
Why It’s Great:
- Dark, brutal, and emotionally charged fight
- Sam & Bucky work together to reclaim Cap’s shield
- John Walker’s super-soldier strength makes him a major threat
After John Walker publicly murders a villain, Sam and Bucky engage in a brutal battle to strip him of the Captain America title.
7. Captain America’s SHIELD Infiltration
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Why It’s Great:
- Showcases Steve’s stealth and tactical skills
- Hand-to-hand combat against HYDRA agents
- Iconic fight vs. Batroc (played by UFC champ Georges St-Pierre)
Steve stealthily infiltrates a hijacked SHIELD ship, engaging in intense close-quarters combat before taking down Batroc without his shield.
6. Steve Rogers vs. Steve Rogers
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Why It’s Great:
- A battle between two versions of Captain America
- Amazing visuals of the shield clashing against itself
- Funny callback to “America’s ass”
Time-traveling Steve fights his 2012 self, who mistakes him for Loki in disguise.
5. Captain America vs. The Winter Soldier
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Why It’s Great:
- Fast-paced and brutal
- Incredible hand-to-hand combat choreography
- Winter Soldier’s knife skills add intensity
Steve faces Bucky for the first time since his transformation into the Winter Soldier, with high-speed attacks and dramatic tension.
4. Sam Wilson vs. Red Hulk
Captain America: Brave New World (2025)
Why It’s Great:
- Sam vs. Thaddeus Ross as the monstrous Red Hulk
- Sam’s Vibranium wings & energy blasts push his limits
- An intense test of Captain America’s resilience
Sam Wilson realizes he can’t overpower Red Hulk but instead de-escalates the situation, proving his leadership and strategic mindset.
3. Captain America vs. Thanos
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Why It’s Great:
- Cap proves his worth by wielding Mjolnir
- One of the most legendary moments in MCU history
- Steve vs. Thanos is an unforgettable spectacle
Captain America uses Mjolnir and his shield to battle Thanos, unleashing a series of electrifying attacks before ultimately being overwhelmed.
2. Captain America & Bucky vs. Iron Man
Captain America: Civil War (2016)
Why It’s Great:
- Emotional depth & high stakes
- Bucky & Cap team up against Tony Stark
- Raw, intense, and heartbreaking battle
After Tony learns Bucky killed his parents, he battles Cap and Bucky in an emotionally devastating fight where Steve ultimately defeats Iron Man.
1. The Elevator Fight Scene
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
Why It’s the Best:
- A masterclass in hand-to-hand combat
- Steve takes down multiple HYDRA agents in a confined space
- One of the most legendary fight scenes in MCU history
Surrounded by HYDRA operatives in an elevator, Steve delivers the iconic line, “Before we get started, does anyone want to get out?” before taking them all down single-handedly.
From Steve Rogers’ iconic elevator brawl to Sam Wilson’s thrilling aerial combat, Captain America fight scenes remain some of the best in the MCU. While Steve’s super-soldier strength made him a powerhouse, Sam’s ingenuity and high-tech combat style bring a fresh dynamic to the role.
As the MCU continues to evolve, it’s exciting to see how future Captain America fight sequences will push the limits of action storytelling!
