"Captain America: Brave New World" is the fourth installment in the Captain America film series and the 35th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Released on February 14, 2025, it continues the story of Sam Wilson, portrayed by Anthony Mackie, who assumes the mantle of Captain America following the events of the television miniseries "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" (2021).
Plot Overview
In this film, Sam Wilson investigates a conspiracy involving the President of the United States, Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross, played by Harrison Ford. The narrative delves into political intrigue and challenges faced by Wilson as he embraces his new role as Captain America.
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Cast
Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson / Captain America
Harrison Ford as Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross / Red Hulk
Tim Blake Nelson as Dr. Samuel Sterns / The Leader
Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres / Falcon
Carl Lumbly as Isaiah Bradley
Giancarlo Esposito as Seth Voelker / Sidewinder
Shira Haas as Ruth Bat-Seraph
Xosha Roquemore as Leila Taylor
Liv Tyler as Betty Ross
Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier (cameo)
Reception
The film received mixed reviews from critics, holding a 49% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, audiences responded more favorably, granting it an 80% approval rating. Financially, the movie grossed approximately $341.8 million worldwide, making it the third-highest-grossing film of 2025. Despite this, it underperformed relative to expectations, considering its $180 million production budget.
Future of the Franchise
Anthony Mackie has expressed interest in continuing to portray Sam Wilson / Captain America for the next decade. He is expected to appear in upcoming MCU projects, including "Avengers: Doomsday" (2026) and "Avengers: Secret Wars" (2027).