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Captain America: Brave New World follows Sam Wilson’s journey as Captain America. He faces a global crisis and clashes with President Thaddeus Ross, now Red Hulk.
Last Updated: 12.41 PM, Feb 12, 2025
After Deadpool & Wolverine, MCU is set to be back by bringing the story of Sam Wilson turning into Captain America in Captain America: Brave New World. As the 35th film in the MCU, it is set to follow the events of the 2021 television miniseries The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and is being produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is also meant to be the fourth film in the Captain America series. Julius Onah helms the film, with screenplay credits going to Rob Edwards, Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson, and Onah and Peter Glanz.
Danny Ramirez, Giancarlo Esposito, Tim Blake Nelson, Harrison Ford, Xosha Roquemore, Carl Lumbly, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Xosha Roquemore, and Anthony Mackie feature as Sam Wilson/Captain America.
Captain America: Brave New World storyline and conflict
Superhero Sam Wilson, played by Anthony Mackie, has formally become Captain America. Sam finds himself embroiled in a global crisis after meeting the newly inaugurated U.S. President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford). He needs to figure out why there's a sinister worldwide scheme before the real villain makes everyone mad.
In the role of Sam Wilson/Captain America, Anthony Mackie plays a veteran pararescueman and current Avenger. Due to his lack of Steve Rogers's powers and allies, Wilson's Captain America, according to producer Nate Moore, is an underdog like Rocky Balboa from the Rocky film series. After claiming the mantle without assistance, he must earn it.
Onah predicts that Wilson will take the lead as Captain America. According to Mackie, his character would have a different perspective on good and evil and not be a judgemental Captain America. Wilson "levels the playing field" in battles by donning Captain America's vibranium shield and wingsuit because he is not a super soldier like Rogers.
Harrison Ford performs the role of Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" U.S. President-elect Ross. The Red Hulk is interested in forming a partnership with Captain America. Red Hulk is played by the veteran actor using motion capture, while Ross—who had stints as a US Army general and US Secretary of State in the MCU—undergoes his transformation in the film. Moore suggested that the events of Captain America: Civil War (2016) would ignite "natural sparks" between Wilson and Ross, but producer Kevin Feige stated that their dynamic has changed now that they are Captain America and President, respectively.
Because of Ross's past as a hunter for Bruce Banner/Hulk, Marvel Studios was thrilled for him to become Red Hulk. Moore said that turning a guy who hunted Hulks into a Hulk himself makes him more than an antagonist; it makes him a tragic character.
After William Hurt's death in March 2022, Ford took over the role of Ross in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The late actor played the role from 2008 to 2021 and had been anxious to play Ross as Red Hulk before his untimely demise, as Marvel Studios had informed him of their plans to do so.
Legacy of Captain America in the MCU
Following the events of Captain America: Civil War (2016), which concluded the Captain America trilogy starring Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, Wilson assumes the role of Captain America in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
As part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase Five, Captain America: Brave New World will debut in theatres across the globe on February 14, 2025, with a runtime of one hour and 58 minutes.