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 face Doomsday next year. While IGN critic Tom Jorgenson notes some recycled MCU plotlines, he praises Mackie’s performance, highlighting his ability to portray Sam’s multifaceted personality alongside veterans 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 ahead!), 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. Find 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. Given that Deadpool & Wolverine and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 streamed on Disney+ approximately three months after their theatrical release in 2024, expect Brave New World to be available around May or June.
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What Is Captain America: Brave New World About?
Drawing inspiration from Marvel Comics and fitting into Phase 5 of the MCU, Brave New World follows The Marvels and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, though its plotlines are most closely tied to the Captain America films, The Avengers films, 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 nefarious global conspiracy before the mastermind unleashes chaos upon the world.
Does Brave New World Have a Post-Credits Scene?
Yes. Learn more about its connection to the future of the MCU 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 on Disney+. While navigating the entire timeline can be daunting, start with the original Captain America films. Our guide to the Captain America movies in order can help.
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.