Captain America: Brave New World is a 2025 American superhero film produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It serves as the fourth installment in the Captain America film series and the 35th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The movie continues the narrative from the television miniseries “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” (2021), focusing on Sam Wilson’s journey as the new Captain America.
Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Julius Onah |
| Screenplay by | Rob Edwards, Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson, Julius Onah, Peter Glanz |
| Story by | Rob Edwards, Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson |
| Based on | Marvel Comics |
| Produced by | Kevin Feige, Nate Moore |
| Starring | Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Carl Lumbly, Xosha Roquemore, Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson, Harrison Ford |
| Cinematography | Kramer Morgenthau |
| Edited by | Matthew Schmidt, Madeleine Gavin |
| Music by | Laura Karpman |
| Production Company | Marvel Studios |
| Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
| Release Dates | February 11, 2025 (TCL Chinese Theatre), February 14, 2025 (United States) |
| Running Time | 118 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $180 million |
| Box Office | $400.8 million |
Plot/Summary
Five months into Thaddeus Ross’s presidency, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) and Joaquin Torres (Danny Ramirez), now the new Captain America and Falcon respectively, are dispatched to Oaxaca, Mexico. Their mission is to thwart the illegal sale of classified items stolen by the mercenary Sidewinder and his group, Serpent. While they recover the items, Sidewinder manages to escape. Torres embraces his new role enthusiastically, but Wilson remains cautious due to their lack of superhuman abilities. They later train with Isaiah Bradley (Carl Lumbly), a super soldier who endured government experimentation.
President Ross (Harrison Ford) invites Wilson and Torres to a summit at the White House, aiming to reform the Avengers. During the summit, Ross reveals the discovery of adamantium on “Celestial Island,” formed from the emergence of the Celestial Tiamut in the Indian Ocean. He proposes a treaty to regulate its mining and distribution. However, the event turns chaotic when the song “Mr. Blue” triggers several attendees, including Bradley, to attack Ross and other dignitaries. These individuals, once apprehended, have no recollection of their actions.
Investigating the incident, Wilson captures Sidewinder and traces a call to Camp Echo One, a covert facility in West Virginia. It is revealed that Dr. Samuel Sterns (Tim Blake Nelson), who gained heightened intelligence after exposure to Bruce Banner’s blood, is behind the mind-control scheme. Sterns, feeling betrayed by Ross’s broken promises of release, orchestrates events to tarnish Ross’s reputation.
Wilson, Torres, and Ruth Bat-Seraph (Xosha Roquemore), Ross’s head of security, confront Sterns on Celestial Island. Amid escalating tensions between American and Japanese forces over adamantium claims, mind-controlled pilots attack the Japanese fleet. Wilson and Torres intervene, preventing further conflict, though Torres is critically injured. Ross confesses to Wilson about his deteriorating health and reliance on Sterns’s experimental treatments.
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Cast
Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson / Captain America: Formerly known as the Falcon, Wilson assumes the mantle of Captain America, grappling with the responsibilities and expectations that come with the title.
Harrison Ford as President Thaddeus Ross: Previously a General, Ross has ascended to the presidency and becomes central to the film’s political narrative.
Giancarlo Esposito as Sidewinder: Introduced as a new antagonist, Esposito’s character adds depth to the film’s exploration of power dynamics.
Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres / Falcon: Torres steps into the role of Falcon, supporting Wilson in his endeavors.
Shira Haas and Xosha Roquemore: Portray strong female characters contributing to the film’s themes of legacy and teamwork.
Liv Tyler and Tim Blake Nelson: Reprise their roles from “The Incredible Hulk” (2008), adding continuity to the MCU’s expansive narrative.
