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Captain America: Brave New World

Marvel Cinematic Universe · MCU Phase Five

2025 118 min PG-13
Critic7.9
Action Adventure Sci-Fi
Disney+ Apple TV FindEdition
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Overview

After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam Wilson finds himself in the middle of an international incident and must stop a sinister global conspiracy before the mastermind has the world seeing red.
Story 7.8
Acting 8.5
Direction 7.9
Cinematography 8.0
Music 8.1
Pacing 7.7
Originality 7.6
Emotional Impact 8.0
Overall 7.9

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

7.9 /10

Mackie and Ford Dynamics

The political banter and clash of ideals between Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson and Harrison Ford's President Ross anchor the plot.

Grounded Aerial Combat

The aerial sequences seamlessly weave Sam's flight wings with the classic Vibranium shield combat.

Pros

  • Strong lead performance from Anthony Mackie
  • Harrison Ford adds gravitas to President Ross
  • Exciting practical and aerial stunt choreography

Cons

  • Multiple plot threads can feel crowded at times
  • High reliance on previous MCU storyline knowledge
Verdict A solid political thriller that successfully establishes Anthony Mackie as Captain America alongside compelling veteran performances.

AI Review

A political superhero thriller exploring leadership, duty, and global power shifts in the MCU.

A solid political thriller that successfully establishes Anthony Mackie as Captain America alongside compelling veteran performances.

Recommended for fans of Captain America: The Winter Soldier and political action thrillers.

Awards

People's Choice Awards

Favorite Action Movie · Nominated

Saturn Awards

Best Comic-to-Film Motion Picture · Nominated

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Development

Announced in April 2021 under the working title Captain America: New World Order, later retitled to Brave New World.

Principal photography

Began in March 2023 at Trilith Studios in Atlanta and wrapped with pickup shoots in mid-2024.

Post-production

VFX and audio mixing completed in early 2025 prior to its February global premiere.

People's Choice Awards

Favorite Action Movie Nominated

Saturn Awards

Best Comic-to-Film Motion Picture Nominated

Production

Development

Announced in April 2021 under the working title Captain America: New World Order, later retitled to Brave New World.

Principal photography

Began in March 2023 at Trilith Studios in Atlanta and wrapped with pickup shoots in mid-2024.

Post-production

VFX and audio mixing completed in early 2025 prior to its February global premiere.

Streaming

Disney+ Apple TV FindEdition

Cast

Anthony Mackie Sam Wilson / Captain America
Harrison Ford Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross / Red Hulk
Danny Ramirez Joaquin Torres / Falcon
Shira Haas Ruth Bat-Seraph
Giancarlo Esposito Seth Voelker / Sidewinder
Tim Blake Nelson Samuel Sterns / Leader
Liv Tyler Betty Ross
Carl Lumbly Isaiah Bradley
Xosha Roquemore Secret Service Agent

Characters

Sam Wilson / Captain America Anthony Mackie
Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross / Red Hulk Harrison Ford
Joaquin Torres / Falcon Danny Ramirez
Ruth Bat-Seraph Shira Haas
Seth Voelker / Sidewinder Giancarlo Esposito
Samuel Sterns / Leader Tim Blake Nelson
Betty Ross Liv Tyler
Isaiah Bradley Carl Lumbly
Secret Service Agent Xosha Roquemore

Crew

Julius Onah Director
Malcolm Spellman Screenwriter
Dalan Musson Screenwriter
Matthew Orton Screenwriter
Kevin Feige Producer
Nate Moore Producer
Laura Karpman Composer
Kramer Morgenthau Cinematographer

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. Brave New World Main Theme — Laura Karpman
  2. The Mantle & The Shield — Laura Karpman
  3. Seeing Red — Laura Karpman

Trivia

  • Harrison Ford took over the role of Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross following the passing of William Hurt in 2022.
  • This film marks the long-awaited return of Tim Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns (The Leader) and Liv Tyler as Betty Ross since 2008's The Incredible Hulk.
  • The movie introduces Adamantium into the main Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline, retrieved from the remains of the Celestial Tiamut.

Quotes

"You may be the President, but you're not my Captain."

"The shield doesn't make the man. The man makes the shield."

Goofs

  • During the White House security briefing, President Ross's presidential pin orientation subtly flips between camera cuts.

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The fourth installment in the Captain America film series and 35th film in the MCU.

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For higher ratings, consider Thunderbolts* (8.1/10). A similarly themed alternative is Companion.

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