Five years after inheriting the shield, Anthony Mackie's Captain America takes center stage in Brave New World. He's joined by both familiar faces and new heroes, setting the stage for the next generation of Avengers, poised to tackle Doomsday next year. While IGN critic Tom Jorgenson notes some recycled MCU plotlines, he praises Mackie's performance, highlighting his ability to portray Sam Wilson's multifaceted personality alongside veterans like Harrison Ford, Carl Lumbly, and Tim Blake Nelson. Whether these strong performances are enough to elevate the film is ultimately up to you.
Planning a theatrical viewing or curious about the streaming release? Find the details below. For a deep dive into the events leading to Brave New World (spoilers included!), 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
Captain America: Brave New World is now playing in theaters. Check showtimes near you:
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Captain America: Brave New World Streaming Release Date
Brave New World will stream on Disney+, not Netflix or Hulu. Following the release pattern of 2024's Deadpool & Wolverine and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (approximately three months in theaters), expect a Disney+ release around May or June.
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What Is Captain America: Brave New World About?
Drawing inspiration from Marvel Comics and fitting within Phase 5 of the MCU timeline (after The Marvels and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3), Brave New World builds upon previous Captain America films, Avengers movies, and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. The official synopsis:
Sam finds himself entangled in an international crisis after a meeting with President Thaddeus Ross. He must uncover a sinister global plot before the mastermind behind it plunges the world into chaos.
Does Brave New World Have a Post-Credits Scene?
Absolutely! Discover how it connects to the MCU's future in our guide to the ending of Brave New World.
Where to Stream the Rest of the MCU
Get the Disney+, Hulu, Max Streaming Bundle
$16.99/month with ads, $29.99/month ad-free. See it at Max
Catch up on the MCU? The entire franchise streams on Disney+. While the timeline can be daunting, the original Captain America films are excellent starting points. See our guide to the Captain America movies in order.
Captain America: Brave New World Cast
Directed by Julius Onah, Brave New World stars:
- 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
Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, and some strong language. Runtime: 1 hour 58 minutes.
