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 is part of Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film is directed by Julius Onah and written by Malcolm Spellman and Dalan Musson. It stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Captain America, alongside Harrison Ford, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Carl Lumbly, Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson, and Xosha Roquemore.
🎬 Film Overview
- Title: Captain America: Brave New World
- Release Date: February 14, 2025 (United States)
- Runtime: 118 minutes
- Language: English
- Country: United States
- Genre: Superhero, Action, Adventure, Thriller
- Based on: Marvel Comics
- MCU Phase: Part of Phase Five of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)
🧾 Plot Synopsis
Following the events of Avengers: Endgame and the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Sam Wilson has officially assumed the mantle of Captain America. In Brave New World, Wilson finds himself entangled in an international incident after meeting with the newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, portrayed by Harrison Ford. As Wilson delves deeper, he uncovers a nefarious global plot that threatens world stability. Complicating matters, President Ross undergoes a transformation into the superpowered Red Hulk, adding a personal and formidable adversary to Wilson’s challenges.
🎥 Production Details
- Director: Julius Onah
- Screenwriters: Rob Edwards, Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson, Julius Onah, Peter Glanz
- Producers: Kevin Feige, Nate Moore
- Cinematography: Kramer Morgenthau
- Editing: Matthew Schmidt, Madeleine Gavin
- Music Composer: Laura Karpman
- Production Companies: Marvel Studios
- Distributor: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
🎭 Main Cast
- Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson / Captain America
- Harrison Ford as President Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross / Red Hulk
- Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres / Falcon
- Shira Haas as Sabra
- Carl Lumbly as Isaiah Bradley
- Giancarlo Esposito as [Role undisclosed]
- Liv Tyler as Betty Ross
- Tim Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns / The Leader
- Xosha Roquemore as [Role undisclosed]
🎬 Production Timeline
- Development Start: April 2021
- Director Attached: July 2022
- Filming Period: March – June 2023
- Reshoots: May – November 2024
- Premiere: February 11, 2025, at TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood
- Theatrical Release: February 14, 2025
💰 Budget and Box Office Performance
- Production Budget: Reportedly $180 million; however, with extensive reshoots, estimates suggest costs escalated to between $275 million and $375 million
- Opening Weekend (Domestic): $88.5 million
- Total Domestic Gross: $200.4 million
- International Gross: $214.6 million
- Worldwide Total Gross: $415 million
Despite a strong opening, the film experienced a significant drop in its second weekend, with a 68% decline in domestic earnings. While it became the fourth-highest-grossing film of 2025, its profitability was impacted by the high production and marketing costs.
🏆 Reception and Accolades
- Critical Response: Mixed reviews, with a 49% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
- Audience Score: 80% approval rating
- CinemaScore: B-
- Accolades:
- Nominated for Favorite Movie at the 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards
- Harrison Ford nominated for Favorite Villain
- Anthony Mackie nominated for Favorite Butt-Kicker
🎼 Music
Composed by Laura Karpman, the film’s score blends traditional orchestration with modern elements. Notably, Kendrick Lamar’s 2014 song “i” is featured during the end credits, aligning with the film’s themes of identity and legacy.
🔮 Future Prospects
Anthony Mackie has expressed interest in continuing his role as Captain America, with appearances planned in upcoming MCU films such as Avengers: Doomsday (2026) and Avengers: Secret Wars (2027).
