Captain America: Brave New World
Captain America: Brave New World is a 2025 American superhero film produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
Captain America: Brave New World is a 2025 American superhero film produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is the fourth Captain America film and the 35th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Sam Wilson (played by Anthony Mackie) serving as Captain America. The film was released in the United States on February 14, 2025.
Premise
The film follows Sam Wilson as Captain America after he meets newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross and becomes caught in an international crisis. The plot involves uncovering a larger global conspiracy.
Cast and characters
Anthony Mackie plays Sam Wilson/Captain America. Harrison Ford plays Thaddeus Ross, with Tim Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns/The Leader and Giancarlo Esposito as Sidewinder among the supporting cast.
Marvel Cinematic Universe context
Captain America: Brave New World is part of Marvel Studios’ interconnected MCU continuity and continues storylines associated with The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. It is the fourth film in the Captain America series.
Release and reception context
The film premiered in the United States on February 14, 2025. It also received a later digital release in April 2025 and a Disney+ release was announced for late May 2025.
Key facts
- The film stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, who has taken up the Captain America mantle.
- It is a continuation of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021).
- The film is set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and is identified as its 35th feature film.
- The story centers on Sam Wilson becoming involved in an international incident after meeting U.S. President Thaddeus Ross.
- The cast includes Harrison Ford as Thaddeus Ross, who becomes Red Hulk, and Tim Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns/The Leader.
The film was released in Canada through the same Marvel Studios/Walt Disney release cycle as other MCU titles, and it is relevant to Canadian audiences as a major Hollywood franchise release.
Frequently asked questions
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References
- Marvel.com — https://www.marvel.com/movies/captain-america-brave-new-worldSupports: Official film page; confirms Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Captain America and the film premise.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14513804/Supports: Release date and basic film identification.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_America:_Brave_New_WorldSupports: MCU placement, franchise position, and plot details.
- Box Office Mojo — https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt14513804/Supports: Synopsis and release information.
- Variety — https://variety.com/2025/film/news/captain-america-brave-new-world-disney-plus-release-date-1236313154/Supports: Plot context, cast details, and Disney+ release timing.
- USA Today — https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2025/04/11/captain-america-brave-new-world-digital-release/83031915007/Supports: Digital release timing and summary of the film's central conflict.