Captain America: Brave New World: Where & When to Watch

Five years after inheriting the shield, Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson takes center stage as Captain America in Brave New World. He’s joined by both familiar faces and new heroes, setting the stage for the next generation of Avengers leading into next year's Doomsday. While critic Tom Jorgenson at IGN notes some recycled MCU plot elements, he praises Mackie’s performance, highlighting his ability to portray Sam’s complex 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 you.

Planning a theater visit or curious about the streaming release? Find the details below. For a comprehensive, spoiler-filled recap of the events leading to Brave New World, check out 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

Captain America: Brave New World is now playing in theaters. Find showtimes near you:

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Captain America: Brave New World Streaming Release Date

Brave New World will stream on Disney+, not Netflix or Hulu. Given that Deadpool & Wolverine and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 both had theatrical runs of just over three months in 2024 before arriving on Disney+, we can 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 into Phase 5 of the MCU timeline (after The Marvels and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3), Brave New World builds upon the storylines from previous Captain America films, The Avengers films, and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. The official synopsis:

Sam finds himself caught in an international crisis after a meeting with President Thaddeus Ross. He must uncover a sinister global plot before the mastermind behind it throws the world into chaos.

Does Brave New World Have a Post-Credits Scene?

Yes! Learn more about its connection 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

$16.99/month with ads, $29.99/month ad-free. See it at Max

Want to catch up on the MCU? The entire franchise streams on Disney+. While the timeline can be daunting, the original Captain America films are a great starting point. See our guide: Captain America movies in order.

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.