Based on Marvel Comics' Sentinel of Liberty. During World War II, weaking U.S. Army reject Steve Rogers takes part in a secret government experiment that results in him becoming the super-soldier dubbed Captain America. After being frozen in suspended animation for sixty-odd years, Cap awakens in modern-day America and is confronted with a changed world and new battles.

News

L.A. is Marvel-ous - October 6, 2008
Iron Man 2, Thor, Cap and Avengers to shoot in California.

Captain America Set in WW2 - UK, October 6, 2008
First Avenger plot details revealed.

Paramount Stays Marvel-ous - September 30, 2008
Extended pact includes Thor and Iron Man sequels.

McConaughey Hulks Out - UK, September 17, 2008
But in the dark about Captain America.

Hancock as Captain America? - September 8, 2008
UPDATED: Casting rumor debunked.

Marvel Mulls L.A. Shoots - September 2, 2008
Studio, Favreau lobby Arnold for tax breaks.

Marvel Studios Update - August 8, 2008
News on Spidey 4, Iron Man 2 and more.

Superman as Cap or Conan? - August 5, 2008
Gladiators star claims to be in the running for both roles.

Jackson Talks Fury's Future - July 29, 2008
Actor wants Nick Fury to appear in future Marvel movies.

Captain America Casting Buzz - June 13, 2008
Marvel reportedly eyeing A-list stars.

Marvel Movie Slate Update - May 22, 2008
Studio boss dishes on Thor, Captain America.

More Avengers Gossip - UK, May 13, 2008
Nods to Cap'n America in Iron Man and Hulk?

How to Lose an Avenger in 10 Days - May 8, 2008
Captain America casting and filmmaker buzz.

More Marvel Movies - May 5, 2008
News on Iron Man 2, Thor, Captain America, The Avengers and more!

Strike Derails Marvel's '09 Plan - February 20, 2008
Possibly only one movie to be released next year.

Marvel, WGA Now Super Friends - January 25, 2008
Comic book pics spared from ongoing strike.

Captain America Director Buzz! - October 22, 2007
Cassavetes linked with Marvel movie.

Captain America is Coming - June 14, 2007
Film may see a 2009 release.

Marvel Movie Slate Update - August 10, 2006
Avengers screenwriter revealed and more!

Comic-Con 2006: Marvel Announces Three - July 23, 2006
Two Avengers and a SHIELD operative get their own movies.

Marvel Movie News Galore - April 28, 2006
Captain America, Nick Fury, Thor and more!

Exclusive: Captain America's Screenwriter - February 17, 2006
Marvel enlists a regular collaborator.

Captain America Coming to the Big Screen? - February 14, 2006
Avi Arad comments on the patriotic hero's megaplex potential.

Marvel Making Movies - September 6, 2005
Comic company enters film biz. See what's coming...

Writer Hired for Captain America? - June 21, 2005
Arad talks Cap and other Marvel movies.

Paramount Loves Marvel - April 28, 2005
Captain America & Nick Fury in the works!

Captain America Wins His Liberty - September 29, 2003
The lawsuit is settled. So when's the movie?

Features

Before Marvel Movies Were Good - September 29, 2008
The studio that brought you Iron Man has come a long way.

Keepin' It Reel Podcast, Episode 27 - September 11, 2008
Dangerous box office returns, bad movie etiquette and more.

Comics: IGN Comics SMASH!! Podcast, Episode 5 - May 23, 2008
It's Marvel's pop culture world and we're just living in it.

Keepin' It Reel Podcast, Episode 14 - May 15, 2008
More Marvel movie news, a BioShock feature film, and the addition of a new podcaster.

Comics: IGN Comics SMASH!! Podcast, Episode 3 - May 8, 2008
Secret Invasion, Nick Fury and Marvel's upcoming movies dominate the discussion today.

Keepin' It Reel Podcast, Episode 13 - May 8, 2008
The metal might of Iron Man, Marvel movie news, and more!

SDCC 07: Golden Age Superhero Movie Adaptations - July 25, 2007
A status report on the movie versions of the heroes of yesteryear.

Strange Mutations - May 18, 2005
We chat X-Casting, FF and more in an exclusive 1:1 with Marvel's Avi Arad!

Comics: Marvel Targets America With a Fury - April 29, 2005
Captain America and Nick Fury that is!

Superheroes on Film II - October 27, 2004
From Aquaman to X3: The latest on your favorite comic book heroes headed to the big screen!

Television: Toy Fair 2004 Day Two: DC Comics, Marvel, Buffy, South Park & More - February 26, 2004
Including The Dark Knight Returns, X-Men, Lord of the Rings, and Ghostbusters.

An Interview with Avi Arad - February 10, 2004
We chat with Marvel's Hollywood honcho…

Superheroes on Film - October 3, 2003
We've got the latest on your favorite comic book heroes headed to the big screen.

The Stax Report: Special Captain America Edition - September 30, 2003
Stax casts the Star Spangled Avenger's big-screen return!

Marvel + Artisan: Good Deal or Bad Idea? (Part 1 of 2) - June 1, 2000

Mailbags

IGNFF Mailbag: 10/7/03 - October 7, 2003
Readers share their casting ideas for the Captain America movie.

IGNFF Mailbag: 7/1/03 - July 1, 2003
The Spawn sequel, Captain America, and Shrek 2.

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