Over five years after Steve Rogers entrusted his vibranium shield to Sam Wilson, Anthony Mackie's portrayal of Captain America finally steps into the spotlight. In "Captain America: Brave New World," Sam Wilson, now Captain America, teams up with both new and returning heroes, potentially paving the way for the next generation of Avengers who will lead in the upcoming "Doomsday" film. IGN's Tom Jorgenson, while expressing some frustration with "recycled MCU plotlines," praised Mackie's performance, noting that he "brings each side of Sam’s personality to life well" alongside seasoned co-stars like Harrison Ford, Carl Lumbly, and Tim Blake Nelson. Are these compelling performances enough to carry the film? That's for you to decide.
If you're planning to watch "Brave New World" in theaters or curious about its streaming release date, the details are provided below. For a comprehensive, spoiler-filled recap of the events leading up to "Brave New World," check out IGN's "Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World."
How to Watch Captain America: Brave New World - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The new Captain America movie has just been released in theaters. You can find showtimes near you at the following major theater chains:
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Captain America: Brave New World Streaming Release Date
"Brave New World" will eventually be available to stream on Disney+, rather than on Netflix or Hulu. In 2024, both "Deadpool & Wolverine" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" were in theaters for approximately 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 films, The Avengers series, 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 is typical for the MCU, "Brave New World" does include a post-credits scene. For insights into how this scene ties into the future of the MCU, refer to our guide to the ending of Brave New World.
Where to Stream the Rest of the MCU
Get the Disney+, Hulu, Max Streaming Bundle
$14/month with ads, $16.99/month with ads, $29.99/month ad-free. See it at Max.
Looking to catch up on the MCU before watching "Brave New World"? The entire franchise is available to stream on Disney+. While navigating the extensive timeline might seem daunting, some of the best entries are the original Captain America films. To help you get started, check out our guide to watching 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 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, and some strong language. The film has a runtime of one hour and 58 minutes.
