Five years after inheriting the shield, Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson takes center stage as Captain America in Brave New World. He’s joined by both familiar faces and new allies, setting the stage for the next generation of Avengers, poised to face Doomsday next year. While critic Tom Jorgenson at IGN notes some recycled MCU plot elements, he praises Mackie’s performance, highlighting his ability to portray Sam’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 comprehensive, spoiler-filled recap of the events leading 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
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. Given that Deadpool & Wolverine and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 both had theatrical runs of just over three months in 2024 before hitting Disney+, we can expect Brave New World to stream 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 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 following a meeting with President Thaddeus Ross. He must uncover a sinister global conspiracy before the mastermind behind it plunges the world into chaos.
Does Brave New World Have a Post-Credits Scene?
Yes! Discover how the post-credits scene connects 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? The entire franchise streams on Disney+. While the timeline can be daunting, the original Captain America films are a great starting point. Check out 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.
