Over five years after Steve Rogers passed his vibranium shield to Sam Wilson, Anthony Mackie's Captain America is finally taking center stage in Captain America: Brave New World. The film sees the hero teaming up with both new and familiar faces, setting the stage for the next generation of Avengers, who are poised to lead in Doomsday next year. While critic Tom Jorgenson from IGN expressed some frustration with "recycled MCU plotlines," he praised Mackie's performance, noting how he "brings each side of Sam’s personality to life well against seasoned scene partners like Harrison Ford, Carl Lumbly, and Tim Blake Nelson." Whether these strong performances can overcome the familiar plot points remains to be seen.
If you're eager to watch Brave New World in theaters or curious about its streaming release, 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 were in theaters for about three months before becoming available on Disney+. If Brave New World follows a similar pattern, you can expect it to be streamable around May or June.
AnswerSee ResultsWhat Is Captain America: Brave New World About? ------------------------------------------------Brave New World draws inspiration from Marvel Comics and is set within the MCU's Phase 5, following The Marvels and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The most relevant plotlines stem from the Captain America movies, The Avengers movies, and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Here’s the official synopsis:
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 with most MCU films, Brave New World includes a post-credits scene. For insights into how this scene 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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If you're looking to catch up on the MCU before watching Brave New World, the entire franchise is available on Disney+. While navigating the timeline can be daunting, starting with the original Captain America movies is a great way to begin. For guidance, check out our guide to the Captain America movies in order.
Captain America: Brave New World Cast
Brave New World was 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 Thaddus "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, and some strong language. The film has a runtime of one hour and 58 minutes.
