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

Over five years after relinquishing his vibranium shield, Sam Wilson, portrayed by Anthony Mackie, finally takes center stage as Captain America. This new chapter introduces both familiar faces and fresh heroes, paving the way for the next generation of Avengers, poised to lead the charge against Doomsday next year. While critic Tom Jorgenson's IGN review of Brave New World expresses some reservations about "recycled MCU plotlines," he praises Mackie's performance, highlighting his ability to convincingly portray Sam's multifaceted personality alongside seasoned actors like Harrison Ford, Carl Lumbly, and Tim Blake Nelson. Whether these strong performances are enough to elevate the film is ultimately up to you.

Planning a theater visit or wondering about the streaming release? Find the details below. For a comprehensive, spoiler-filled recap of the events leading to Brave New World, explore IGN's Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World.

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

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Captain America: Brave New World Streaming Release Date

Brave New World will stream on Disney+, not Netflix or Hulu. Following the release patterns of 2024's Deadpool & Wolverine and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (both in theaters for over three months before hitting Disney+), expect Brave New World to stream around May or June.

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What Is Captain America: Brave New World About?

Drawing inspiration from Marvel Comics and fitting within Phase 5 of the MCU timeline (following The Marvels and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3), Brave New World builds upon plotlines from previous Captain America films, The Avengers series, and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. The official synopsis reads:

Sam finds himself embroiled in an international crisis after a meeting with President Thaddeus Ross. He must unravel a nefarious global conspiracy before the mastermind behind it plunges the world into chaos.

Does Brave New World Have a Post-Credits Scene?

Yes. Discover how the post-credits 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

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Want to catch up on the MCU? The entire franchise streams on Disney+. While navigating the timeline might seem daunting, the original Captain America films are excellent starting points. Our guide to the Captain America movies in order can help.

Captain America: Brave New World Cast

Directed by Julius Onah, Brave New World stars:

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

Captain America: Brave New World Rating and Runtime

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