Captain America: Brave New World - Release Date and How to Watch

Over five years after Steve Rogers passed his vibranium shield to Sam Wilson, Anthony Mackie's Captain America is finally taking center stage in "Captain America: Brave New World." This film sees the hero teaming up with both new and familiar faces, likely setting the stage for the next generation of Avengers who will lead in "Doomsday" next year. Critic Tom Jorgenson of IGN expressed some frustration with the film's "recycled MCU plotlines," yet praised Mackie's performance, noting how he "brings each side of Sam’s personality to life well against seasoned scene partners like Harrison Ford, Carl Lumbly, and Tim Blake Nelson." Whether these strong performances can overcome narrative shortcomings is a question left for viewers to answer.

If you're planning to watch "Brave New World" in theaters or are curious about its streaming release, here are the details you need. For those looking for a comprehensive, spoiler-filled recap of the events leading up to the movie, IGN's "Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World" is an excellent resource.

The new Captain America movie just released in theaters. You can find showtimes near you by visiting the websites of major theater chains like Fandango, AMC Theaters, Cinemark Theaters, and Regal Theaters.

Captain America: Brave New World Streaming Release Date

Brave New World will eventually be available to stream on Disney+, rather than on Netflix or Hulu. In 2024, movies like "Deadpool & Wolverine" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" were in theaters for approximately three months before becoming available on Disney+. If "Brave New World" follows a similar pattern, you can expect to stream it around May or June.

"Brave New World" continues to draw inspiration from Marvel Comics. Within the MCU timeline, currently in Phase 5, the film follows "The Marvels" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." However, the most relevant plotlines connect to the Captain America series, The Avengers movies, and "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier." Here's the official synopsis of the movie:

Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident after meeting with President Thaddeus Ross. He must soon discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.

Does Brave New World Have a Post-Credits Scene?

This is the MCU, so of course it does. You can learn more about how the post-credit scene connects to the future of the MCU in our guide to the ending of Brave New World.

Where to Stream the Rest of the MCU

### Get the Disney+, Hulu, Max Streaming Bundle

$14$16.99/month with ads, $29.99/month ad-free. See it at Max. Looking to catch up on the MCU beforehand? The entire franchise is available to stream on Disney+. While navigating the full timeline can be overwhelming, some of the best entries are the original Captain America movies. To get started, check out our guide to watching the Captain America movies in order.

Captain America: Brave New World Cast

"Brave New World" was directed by Julius Onah and features the following cast:

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

Captain America: Brave New World Rating and Runtime

"Captain America: Brave New World" is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, and some strong language. The movie runs for a total of one hour and 58 minutes.