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

Captain America: Brave New World – A Review and Guide

Anthony Mackie's Captain America finally takes center stage over five years after inheriting the shield. This new installment features both familiar and new faces, potentially setting the stage for the next generation of Avengers in next year's Doomsday. While IGN critic Tom Jorgenson notes some recycled MCU plot points, he praises Mackie's performance, highlighting his ability to portray Sam Wilson's multifaceted personality alongside veteran actors like Harrison Ford, Carl Lumbly, and Tim Blake Nelson. Whether these strong performances are enough to elevate the film is ultimately up to the viewer.

How to Watch:

Currently playing in theaters! Find showtimes at:

• Fandango
• AMC Theaters
• Cinemark Theaters
• Regal Theaters

Streaming Release Date:

Expect Captain America: Brave New World to arrive on Disney+ around May or June 2025, mirroring the theatrical-to-streaming windows of Deadpool & Wolverine and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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Plot Summary:

Inspired by Marvel Comics and set within Phase 5 of the MCU, Brave New World follows The Marvels and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The film's plot draws heavily from previous Captain America films, Avengers movies, and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Sam Wilson finds himself embroiled in an international crisis after a meeting with President Thaddeus Ross, forcing him to uncover a global conspiracy before its mastermind unleashes chaos.

Post-Credits Scene:

Yes, there is a post-credits scene! For details on its connection to the future of the MCU, see our guide to the ending.

Streaming the MCU:

The entire MCU is streaming on Disney+. For those wanting to catch up, the original Captain America trilogy is a great starting point.

Disney+, Hulu, Max Streaming Bundle:

$16.99/month with ads, $29.99/month ad-free.

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 Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross/Red Hulk

Director: Julius Onah

Rating and Runtime:

Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, and some strong language. Runtime: 1 hour 58 minutes.