Brave New World isn't just a carbon copy of the story and themes that were explored in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. That's the verdict of Julius Onah and Nate Moore, who directed and produced Brave New World,

Brave New World is a perfect example of studio math gone wrong. On paper, the 35th MCU entry should be a sure-fire winner. For a little bit of spice, give a dash of heralded character actors Giancarlo Esposito and Tim Blake Nelson.

With 2024 only seeing one theatrical release from the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Deadpool & Wolverine, Captain America: Brave New World has quite a lot riding on Sam Wilson taking up the mantle. With reshoots and rewrites taking place throughout the film’s development and production,

Brave New World is the first Marvel Cinematic Universe film in which Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) operates as Captain America rather than Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), but Marvel TV viewers did briefly get to see Sam wield the famous Vibranium shield on the small screen several years ago.

And now, as Marvel begins its crop of 2025 big superhero films, leading up to the return of The Avengers in 2026, there's a lot riding on Captain America: Brave New World. So, what's the deal? Is it a comeback movie?

Takes you closer to the games, movies and TV you love Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device The first reactions to Captain America: Brave New World have dropped,

Anthony Mackie is starring in a new film that brings patriotism into the spotlight. “Captain America: Brave New World” was written and filmed long prior to the 2024 election, but that hasn’t stopped people from suggesting the movie is about the current political climate in the United States.