Five years after Steve Rogers handed over the vibranium shield to Sam Wilson, Anthony Mackie's Captain America steps into the spotlight in "Brave New World." This film not only brings back familiar faces but also introduces new heroes, potentially paving the way for the next generation of Avengers in the upcoming "Doomsday" movie. While critic Tom Jorgenson from IGN expressed some dissatisfaction with "recycled MCU plotlines," he praised Mackie for bringing depth to Sam's character alongside seasoned actors like Harrison Ford, Carl Lumbly, and Tim Blake Nelson. Can strong performances alone carry the film? That's for you to decide.
If you're eager to see "Brave New World" in theaters or curious about its streaming release, check out the details below. For a comprehensive, spoiler-filled recap of the events leading up to this movie, visit 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 be available to stream on Disney+, not on Netflix or Hulu. In 2024, movies like "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 suit, you can expect to stream it around May or June.
AnswerSee ResultsWhat Is Captain America: Brave New World About? ------------------------------------------------"Brave New World" draws its inspiration from Marvel Comics and is set within the MCU's Phase 5, following "The Marvels" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." The plot heavily references the Captain America series, 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 expected in the MCU, "Brave New World" does include a post-credits scene. For insights 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
Get the Disney+, Hulu, Max Streaming Bundle
$14.99/month with ads, $29.99/month ad-free. See it at Max
Want to catch up on the MCU? The entire franchise is available on Disney+. While navigating the timeline might be daunting, starting with the original Captain America movies can be a great entry point. For a guide, check out our list of 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 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 movie has a runtime of one hour and 58 minutes.
