Over five years since Steve Rogers handed his iconic vibranium shield to Sam Wilson, Anthony Mackie's portrayal of Captain America is finally stepping into the spotlight with Captain America: Brave New World. The film sees Sam Wilson teaming up with both new and returning heroes, paving the way for a new generation of Avengers expected to lead in Doomsday next year. IGN's critic Tom Jorgenson, while expressing some disappointment with "recycled MCU plotlines," praised Mackie's performance, highlighting how he effectively brings out the multifaceted personality of Sam Wilson, especially against seasoned co-stars like Harrison Ford, Carl Lumbly, and Tim Blake Nelson. The question remains: can these strong performances overcome familiar narrative tropes? That's for you to decide.
If you're planning to catch Brave New World in theaters or are curious about its streaming availability, here are the details you need. For a comprehensive, spoiler-filled recap of the events leading up to the film, check out IGN's Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World.
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Captain America: Brave New World Streaming Release Date
Brave New World will eventually be available to stream on Disney+, not on Netflix or Hulu. In 2024, both Deadpool & Wolverine and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 spent about three months in theaters before becoming available on Disney+. If Brave New World follows a similar pattern, you can expect to stream it around May or June.
AnswerSee Results**What Is Captain America: Brave New World About?** ------------------------------------------------Brave New World continues to draw from Marvel Comics and is set in the MCU's Phase 5, following The Marvels and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The most relevant plotlines stem from previous Captain America films, The Avengers series, and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. The movie's official synopsis reads:
Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident after meeting with President Thaddeus Ross. He must soon discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.
Does Brave New World Have a Post-Credits Scene?
As expected in the MCU, Brave New World includes a post-credits scene. For more details on how it ties into the future of the MCU, check out our guide to the ending of Brave New World.
Where to Stream the Rest of the MCU
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Looking to catch up on the MCU? The entire franchise is available on Disney+. While navigating the timeline might be daunting, some of the best entries are the original Captain America films. To get started, refer to our guide to the Captain America movies in order.
Captain America: Brave New World Cast
Brave New World is directed by Julius Onah and features the following cast:
- Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Captain America
- Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres/Falcon
- Shira Haas as Ruth Bat-Seraph
- Carl Lumbly as Isaiah Bradley
- Xosha Roquemore as Leila Taylor
- Giancarlo Esposito as Seth Voelker/Sidewinder
- Liv Tyler as Betty Ross
- Tim Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns/Leader
- Harrison Ford as Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross/Red Hulk
Captain America: Brave New World Rating and Runtime
Captain America: Brave New World is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, as well as some strong language. The film has a runtime of one hour and 58 minutes.
