In an exciting update for Marvel fans, "Captain America: Brave New World" stands out as the shortest film in the Captain America series within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), clocking in at a brisk one hour and 58 minutes. This runtime makes it not only the shortest Captain America movie but also one of the briefest films in the entire MCU, ranking as the seventh shortest out of 35 films. Traditionally, the Captain America films have been longer, with all previous entries exceeding two hours.
The MCU has seen a trend where shorter films are more common in its earlier phases, though recent exceptions like "The Marvels" (2022), which runs for one hour and 45 minutes, have broken this pattern. Other notably short MCU films include "The Incredible Hulk," "Thor: The Dark World," "Thor," "Doctor Strange," and "Ant-Man." On the opposite end of the spectrum, "Avengers: Endgame" remains the longest MCU film at three hours and one minute, closely followed by "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," "Eternals," and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3."
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"Brave New World" is slated for release on February 14 and shares its runtime with "Ant-Man and The Wasp," also at one hour and 58 minutes. The film's journey to the screen has been anything but straightforward, with reports of multiple rewrites and reshoots, including scenes featuring WWE star Seth Rollins. However, the impact of these changes on the film's final length remains uncertain.
Marking a new chapter in the Captain America saga, "Brave New World" introduces Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson taking up the mantle from the retired Steve Rogers, portrayed by Chris Evans. Mackie has assured fans that the film will uphold the series' tradition of being a grounded, espionage-driven adventure. Additionally, the movie is set to delve into deeper Marvel lore, bringing characters like The Leader, teased in "The Incredible Hulk," and Red Hulk into the fold, promising a rich narrative that connects with the MCU's extensive universe.
