- "Steve made a mistake."
"No, he didn't. He gave you that shield, not because you're the strongest, but because you're you. And you think if you had that serum, you'd be able to protect all the people you care about? Steve had it and he couldn't. You're a human being and you're doing your best. Steve gave people something to believe in, but you... you give them something to aspire to." - ―Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes
Captain America: Brave New World is a 2025 superhero film, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. The film is a sequel to The Incredible Hulk, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, and Eternals. It is the thirty-fifth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the twelfth installment of Phase Five. The film was released on February 14, 2025.
The film is directed by Julius Onah and stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Captain America, Danny Ramirez as Joaquín Torres/Falcon, Shira Haas as Ruth Bat-Seraph, Carl Lumbly as Isaiah Bradley, Xosha Roquemore as Leila Taylor, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Davis Lawfers/Copperhead, with Giancarlo Esposito as Seth Voelker/Sidewinder, with Liv Tyler as Betty Ross, with Tim Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns/Leader, and Harrison Ford as Thaddeus Ross/Red Hulk.
Synopsis[]
Anthony Mackie returns as the high-flying hero Sam Wilson, who's officially taken up the mantle of Captain America. After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.[1]
Plot[]
Captain America confronts SERPENT soldiers
Despite his past controversies regarding the Duel of Harlem in 2010, newly elected United States president Thaddeus Ross held his victory speech sixteen years later, promising a cooperative means to overcome global threats. In 2027, he sends Sam Wilson and Lieutenant Joaquín Torres, known by their recently acquired mantles Captain America and Falcon respectively, on a mission in Oaxaca, Mexico to stop SERPENT's illegal sale of adamantium. Ordering Navy SEALs to secure the metal, Captain America storms the Catedral de Santo Ramos to rescue hostages from SERPENT leader Seth Voelker, codenamed Sidewinder, who urged them to reveal the organization's buyer's whereabouts. Falcon intercepts SERPENT's escape attempt and retrieves the stolen canister containing adamantium while Captain America faces SERPENT member Copperhead.
Sam Wilson conversates with Isaiah Bradley
Visiting his late wife's grave, Ross confides in his Head of Security Leila Taylor that his daughter Betty doubts his reform, stating his first hundred days will define him. After the operation, Torres asks Wilson for training, leading them to a session with Isaiah Bradley in Baltimore, Maryland. Bradley exits when Wilson takes a call from Ross, later admitting his unease with Wilson's loyalty to the president. Wilson reassures him the perception of the Captain America title will remain intact and that Taylor will monitor Ross for him. He reveals Ross invited him to a summit at the White House, with an invitation extended to Bradley, which he accepted.
Thaddeus Ross holds his summit
At the White House, Wilson meets Ross in the Blue Room, where Ross reveals plans to reform the Avengers, believing the team essential despite previously passing the Sokovia Accords in 2016. After posing with Japanese Prime Minister Ozaki, Ross, in response to the now-recovered Japanese sample of adamantium taken from Celestial Island, proposes a treaty to regulate adamantium mining and distribution. The summit meeting is disrupted by Bradley's sudden attempt to assassinate Ross. Utterly confused, he is arrested after fleeing toward Pershing Park. Wilson later confronts Ross and his security advisor Ruth Bat-Seraph, demanding permission to investigate. Ignoring Ross' orders, he pursues the case despite Taylor's attempts to reason with him.
Sidewinder attacks Sam Wilson
Leaving Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling after visiting an incarcerated Bradley, who pleads for him to stay out of it, Wilson calls Torres, who analyzes White House CCTV footage, discovering the assassins' phones emitted flashing lights, suggesting mind control. Bat-Seraph does the same. Concluding SERPENT's buyer orchestrated these events, Wilson is ambushed by Sidewinder, who was promised double pay to eliminate him. After defeating Sidewinder, Wilson picks up a call from the buyer, who congratulates him and warns of what's next. Meanwhile, Ross reassures Prime Minister Kapur and the French president that Japan will join the treaty.
"Leader" appears before Sam Wilson and Joaquín Torres
Wilson and Torres track Sidewinder's last call to Camp Echo One, a military prison in Green Bank, West Virginia. Meanwhile, Bat-Seraph fails to prevent Sergeant Payumo's suicide after he murders the other assassins. En route to Tokyo, Japan, Ross realizes SERPENT's buyer is Samuel Sterns, whom he imprisoned after the Duel of Harlem. Sterns vows to destroy Ross' legacy. As Bat-Seraph transfers Bradley to solitary confinement, Wilson and Torres infiltrate Camp Echo One, finding a laboratory where Wilson finds pills prescribed to Ross. With Sterns' use of mind control confirmed, he reveals himself, denying his assumed efforts to kill Ross. Exposed to Bruce Banner's irratiated blood that affected his brain structure, he elaborates that he was forced to solve Ross' dilemmas for sixteen years. Making his escape, he unleashes brainwashed soldiers on Wilson and Torres, who, with Bat-Seraph's help, defeat them. They afterwards head to a training facility in Norfolk, Virginia, where Sidewinder is detained.
Captain America and Falcon rush to neutralize rogue Navy pilots
As Ross travels to Celestial Island to secure adamantium before Japan does, Sidewinder informs Wilson of Sterns' plot to incite U.S.-Japan tensions and tarnish Ross' legacy. Wilson's military friend Dennis Dunphy warns him of Ross approaching Celestial Island on the USS Milius, flanked by Japanese warships. Wilson and Torres suit up toward Celestial Island. Telling Ross of Sterns' capability to control minds, Wilson pressures Ross into admitting why he repeatedly visited the military prison according to Sterns' files: Sterns developed pills to prolong Ross' life and was in turn promised to be freed. At risk of losing the pills, Ross kept him incarcerated as to secure the chance of speaking to Betty again. After one of two brainwashed United States Navy pilots fired at Japanese jets, Captain America and Falcon attempt to intercept the planes while trying to convince Japan to stand down. While Sterns tries to enrage Ross, who realizes his pills were poisoned, Falcon is shot down by a rogue pilot. Captain America manages to neutralize both pilots.
Red Hulk destroys the White House
Torres is hospitalized at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where Wilson is comforted by Bucky Barnes. Ross holds a press conference in Washington, D.C. after planning to meet up with Betty. The conference is hijacked by Sterns after he prevented Dunphy from telling Wilson the pills contain gamma radiation and leaks his phone call with Ross. Wilson rushes to the conference after he is intercepted by Sterns. They bet on Ross' change of ways before Sterns was arrested by the Navy. Overwhelmed by reporters and unable to explain himself, Ross transforms into Red Hulk, destroying the White House as he expresses his rage. Captain America lures him to East Potomac Park, invoking his past walks with Betty. Red Hulk is unfazed and resumes battle. Captain America uses his Vibranium wings to subdue him but rises from the debris of the destroyed road. Approaching Captain America, Red Hulk is calmed when his desire to change and improve is acknowledged by him, proving it to everyone by reverting to his normal self.
Thaddeus Ross is visited by Betty Ross
With Bradley exonerated and the treaty, known as the Ozaki-Ross Accords, ratified, Wilson payed a visit to Ross, who resigned and is now imprisoned at the Raft. Querying his presence concerning their differences, Wilson explains to Ross they must see the good in each other. Wilson leaves so Betty can speak with her father. At the hospital, Torres apologizes to Wilson for his mistakes, acknowledging the way Wilson is constantly focused as opposed to him. Wilson elaborated that his focus comes with pressure, but Wilson replied that he wanted to feel the same strain and responsibilities, as he aspires to be just like him. Wilson assures him he'll need the suit again once he heals. Somewhat facetiously, an excited Torres suggests he get an upgrade from the Wakandan Design Group.
Leader warns Sam Wilson of a looming threat
Wilson later returns to the Raft to meet Sterns. Wilson quips he won their bet, but Sterns is unimpressed. He thusly notes they don't share the same humor, to which Sterns replied they do share the same world, which he claims Wilson would die to protect. Warning Wilson that a highly probable threat from worlds beyond theirs looms, Sterns curiously awaits Wilson's response when the time comes.
Cast[]
- Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Captain America
- Danny Ramirez as Lieutenant Joaquín Torres/Falcon
- Shira Haas as Agent Ruth Bat-Seraph
- Carl Lumbly as Isaiah Bradley
- Xosha Roquemore as Agent Leila Taylor
- Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson as Davis Lawfers/Copperhead
- William Mark McCullough as Commander Dennis Dunphy
- Giancarlo Esposito as Seth Voelker/Sidewinder
- Liv Tyler as Doctor Betty Ross
- Tim Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns/Leader
- Harrison Ford as President Thaddeus Ross/Red Hulk
- Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes
- Takehiro Hira as Prime Minister Ozaki
- Harsh Nayyar as Prime Minister Kapur
- Rick Espaillat as French President
- Todd Allen Durkin as Senior Advisor #1
- Dustin Lewis as Senior Advisor #2
- Rachael Markarian as President Aide #1
- Phuong Kubacki as President Aide #2
- Alan Boell as Sergeant Payumo
- Ava Hill as Red Hulk Reporter
- Marissa Chanel Hampton as Rose Garden Reporter
- Katerina Eichenberger as Rose Garden Reporter
- Mark Pettit as Rose Garden Reporter
- John Mark Bowman as Still Cameraman
- Katina Rankin as Hospital Reporter
- John Cihangir as Jackal
- Eric Mbanda as Whiskey
- Koji Nishiyama as Yamamoto
- David Atkinson as Commander
- John Dixon as Ops Specialist
- Josh Robin as himself
- Sharon Tazewell as herself
- Pete Burris as Warden Cooper
- Diesel Madkins as FBI Officer
- Matthew Cornwell as Air Force Major
- Sandra Aparicio as Nun
- Ricky Robles Cruz as Priest
- Erika Keck as Female Serpent Mercenary
- Hector Banos as Construction Worker
- Bill Stinchcomb as Sean
- Gabriela Amarchand as Staff Member
- Adriana Lugo as White House Greeter
- Ben Vazquez as Bunker Secret Service
- Cris Ruiz as Secret Service Agent
- Jacqueline Loucks as Secret Service Agent
- Jarrett Michael Collins as Armed Soldier
- Yaz Takahashi as Japanese Security Head
- Tomoko Karina as Ozaki Aide
- Robert Tretsch as Murder Victim
- Travis Powers as JBAB Guard
- Will Holland as Receptionist
- Chealon Miller as Surgeon
- Trevor Feinstein as Surgeon
- To-be-confirmed actor as Hunter Barcroft
- To-be-confirmed actor as Max Ventura
- To-be-confirmed actor as James Davidson
- Rosa Salazar as Rachel Leighton/Diamondback[2] (deleted scene)
- Seth Rollins as Klaus Voorhees/King Cobra[3][4] (deleted scene)
Appearances[]
Locations[]
- Washington, D.C.
- Baltimore, Maryland
- San Andrés Huayapam, Mexico
- Arlington, Virginia
- Green Bank, West Virginia
- Tokyo, Japan
- Norfolk, Virginia
- Socotra, Yemen
- Bethesda, Maryland
- Raft
- Paris, France (footage)
- New Delhi, India (footage)
- New York City, New York (footage)
- Grayburn College (footage)
- Sokovia (mentioned)
- Israel (mentioned)
- Miami, Florida (mentioned)
- Wakanda (mentioned)
- Multiverse (mentioned)
- West Virginia
- Cancún, Mexico (mentioned; deleted scene)
- Cancún International Airport (mentioned; deleted scene)
- Mexico City, Mexico (mentioned; deleted scene)
- Guadalajara, Mexico (mentioned; deleted scene)
Events[]
- Celestial Island World Summit
- Ruination of Thaddeus Ross' Legacy
- Avengers Civil War (mentioned)
- Bruce Banner Manhunt (mentioned)
- Duel of Harlem (footage)
- Snap (indirectly mentioned)
- Blip (indirectly mentioned)
- Chitauri Invasion (indirectly mentioned)
- Battle of New York (indirectly mentioned)
- Battle of Earth (indirectly mentioned)
Items[]
- Gamma Radiation
- Vibranium
- Adamantium
- Roxxon Bleach
- Bulletproof Vest
- Stark Sonic Cannon
- Taser Rod
- Super Soldier Serum (mentioned)
- Sokovia Accords (mentioned)
- Ozaki-Ross Accords (mentioned)
Concepts[]
To be added
Vehicles[]
Sentient Species[]
- Humans
- Celestials
- Tiamut the Communicator (corpse)
- Ghosts (mentioned)
- Chitauri (indirectly mentioned)
Creatures[]
- Falcon (figurine)
Organizations[]
- United States Secret Service
- Spectrum News
- United States Armed Forces
- SERPENT
- Metropolitan Police Department
- FBI
- Japan Self-Defense Forces
- CIA (logo)
- Roxxon Corporation (logo)
- Peloton Interactive (footage)
- Black Widows (mentioned)
- Red Room (mentioned)
- Avengers (mentioned)
- United States Congress (mentioned)
- Global Repatriation Council (mentioned)
- Wakandan Design Group (indirectly mentioned)
- Dell (logo)
- Stark Industries (logo; deleted scene)
Mentioned[]
- Steve Rogers
- Hulk (footage)
- Abomination (footage)
- Ant-Man
- Karen Lee Ross
- Faith Bradley
- Evie
- Eccles
- Natasha Romanoff
- Ronald Riley (photo)
- Sarah Wilson (photo)
- Jackie Robinson (photo)
- Jack Johnson (photo)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (photo)
- James Madison (picture)
- Thomas Jefferson (picture)
- Dolley Madison (picture)
- Elizabeth Monroe (picture)
- John Tyler (picture)
Production[]
On April 23, 2021, The Hollywood Reporter reported that a fourth Captain America film was in development with Malcolm Spellman and Dalan Musson set to write the script. It was also reported that Anthony Mackie would likely reprise his role as Sam Wilson/Captain America in the film.[5]
On August 18, 2021, Deadline reported that Anthony Mackie had closed a deal to star in the film.[6] That same day, it was reported that the film would begin production in May 2022 in Atlanta.[7]
On July 8, 2022, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Julius Onah would be directing the film.[8]
On July 23, 2022, at San Diego Comic-Con 2022, Kevin Feige announced that a fourth Captain America film titled Captain America: New World Order was in development. He also announced that the film would be released on May 3, 2024.[9]
On September 10, 2022, at D23 Expo 2022, Kevin Feige announced that Carl Lumbly, Danny Ramirez and Tim Blake Nelson would be reprising their roles as Isaiah Bradley, Joaquín Torres and Samuel Sterns/Leader, respectively, in the film. He also announced that Shira Haas had joined the cast of the film and that she would portray Ruth-Bat Seraph/Sabra.[10] That same day, Danny Ramirez confirmed that Joaquín Torres would become the new Falcon in the film.[11]
On October 13, 2022, /Film reported that Harrison Ford had joined the cast of the film and that he would portray Thaddeus Ross, succeeding the late William Hurt.[12] Four days later, Deadline confirmed Ford's casting.[13]
On October 20, 2022, it was reported that the working title of the film was "Rochelle Rochelle".[14]
On October 22, 2022, it was reported that the film was scheduled to start production on March 20, 2023 and wrap on June 30 in Atlanta.[15]
On October 31, 2022, in an interview with Collider, Nate Moore revealed that he would be producing the film.[16]
On January 5, 2023, it was revealed that Kramer Morgenthau had joined the film as the cinematographer.[17]
On January 20, 2023, Deadline reported that Xosha Roquemore had joined the cast of the film in an undisclosed key role.[18]
On February 23, 2023, during an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Anthony Mackie revealed that the film would start production on March 1.[19]
On March 21, 2023, it was reported that the film had begun production.[20]
On March 22, 2023, the Motion Picture Association reported that Sebastian Stan would be reprising his role as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier in the film.[21]
On March 27, 2023, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Liv Tyler would be reprising her role as Betty Ross in the film.[22]
On May 16, 2023, it was revealed that Seth Rollins had joined the cast of the film in an undisclosed role,[3] later revealed to be that of Klaus Voorhees/King Cobra.[4]
On May 24, 2023, it was reported that Rosa Salazar had joined the cast of the film and that she would portray Rachel Leighton/Diamondback.[2]
On June 6, 2023, it was announced that the film had been retitled from Captain America: New World Order to Captain America: Brave New World.[23][24] That same day, it was reported that Julius Onah had co-written the film's script, replacing Dalan Musson.[25]
On June 13, 2023, it was announced that the film had been pushed back from its initial release date to July 26, 2024.[26]
On June 30, 2023, Kramer Morgenthau revealed that the film had wrapped production.[27]
On November 9, 2023, it was announced that the film had been pushed back from its July 26, 2024 release date to February 14, 2025.[28]
On December 13, 2023, Deadline reported that Matthew Orton would write additional scenes and material for the film's additional photography, which was set to take place in the spring-summer of 2024.[29]
On March 20, 2024, in an interview with RadioTimes.com, Anthony Mackie revealed that Sebastian Stan would not be reprising his role as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier in the film.[30]
On May 31, 2024, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Giancarlo Esposito had joined the cast of the film in an undisclosed role during reshoots.[31]
On July 12, 2024, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Shira Haas' character would not be referred to as Sabra in the film and would instead be referred to by her given name of Ruth Bat-Seraph, as a means to address the negative connotations attached to the name amidst the backlash and calls for a boycott that the film received following the initial Sabra announcement.[32]
On July 27, 2024, at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, Giancarlo Esposito revealed that he would portray Seth Voelker/Sidewinder in the film.[33]
On August 9, 2024, at D23, Laura Karpman revealed that she would be composing the score for the film.[34]
On January 9, 2025, in an interview, Seth Rollins revealed that he was no longer in the film.[35]
Videos[]
Trailers[]
TV Spots[]
Clips[]
Featurettes[]
Other[]
Music[]
| Song title[36] | Artist | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|
| N95 | Kendrick Lamar | Several Promotional Videos. |
| Ante Up (Robbin Hoodz Theory) | M.O.P. | Sam Wilson introduces Isaiah Bradley to Joaquín Torres. |
| Elephant | Tame Impala | |
| Natural Born Winner | BMG Production Music | |
| Get It Done | Blackway | Sam Wilson, Joaquín Torres, and Isaiah Bradley arrive at the White House. |
| Mr. Blue | The Fleetwoods | Played by Leader before mind-controlling people. |
| Keep On Movin' | B. Stew | |
| i | Kendrick Lamar | End credits. |
References[]
- ↑ Captain America: Brave New World on Marvel.com
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Matthew Gray Gubler CBS Pilot ‘Einstein' Casts Rosa Salazar
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 WWE's Seth Rollins Joins Set for 'Captain America: New World Order' Movie Filming
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Inverse Interview with Giancarlo Esposito
- ↑ 'Captain America 4' in the Works With 'Falcon and the Winter Soldier' Showrunner Malcolm Spellman (Exclusive)
- ↑ Anthony Mackie Closes Deal To Star In Disney/Marvel's ‘Captain America 4' Film
- ↑ Exclusive: ‘Captain America 4' Filming Date and Location
- ↑ ‘Captain America 4' Finds Its Director in Filmmaker Julius Onah (Exclusive)
- ↑ SDCC 2022: Marvel Studios' 'Captain America: New World Order' Announced
- ↑ D23 Expo 2022: Marvel Studios' ‘Captain America: New World Order'
- ↑ Danny Ramirez Talks Captain America: New World Order At D23 Expo
- ↑ Marvel Recruits Harrison Ford To Replace The Late William Hurt In Thunderbolts
- ↑ Harrison Ford Set As General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross For ‘Captain America: New World Order', Will Star Opposite Anthony Mackie
- ↑ Exclusive: ‘Captain America: New World Order' Production Co. and Updates
- ↑ ‘Captain America: New World Order' to film at Georgia's Trilith Studios in 2023
- ↑ Captain America 4: Sam Wilson Will Clash With Thunderbolt Ross Says Producer Nate Moore
- ↑ Interview: ‘Spirited' Cinematographer Kramer Morgenthau on Achieving a Lifelong Dream
- ↑ ‘Captain America: New World Order': Xosha Roquemore Lands Key Role In New Marvel Pic Starring Anthony Mackie
- ↑ Anthony Mackie on Captain America: New World Order, Steve Rogers Being Dead & Invention of Twerk
- ↑ Anthony Mackie Begins Filming 'Captain America: New World Order,' Set Photos Reveal Some Atmosphere Shots!
- ↑ “Captain America: New World Order” is Officially Filming
- ↑ Liv Tyler Returns to Marvel for ‘Captain America 4'
- ↑ Anthony Mackie on Instagram - June 6, 2023
- ↑ 'Captain America: Brave New World': Anthony Mackie Shares Photo From Set
- ↑ Marvel Announces ‘Captain America 4' Retitled as ‘Brave New World'
- ↑ Marvel Studios Announces Updates to Theatrical Release Schedule
- ↑ 'Captain America: Brave New World' Wraps Filming
- ↑ Marvel Studios Updates Theatrical Release Schedule
- ↑ ‘Captain America: Brave New World' Hires Scribe Matthew Orton; Additional Shooting Planned For Mid 2024
- ↑ Anthony Mackie is disappointed The Falcon and the Winter Soldier didn't get season 2
- ↑ ‘Captain America: Brave New World' Reshoots Underway with New Pages, New Mystery Character
- ↑ ‘Captain America: Brave New World' Trailer Draws Controversy Over Israeli Character
- ↑ SDCC 2024: ‘Captain America: Brave New World' Takes the Stage at Marvel's Hall H Panel
- ↑ Marvel Studios on X - August 9, 2024
- ↑ Seth Rollins On CM Punk, Heist Of The Century, Wrestlemania 40, Becky Lynch, Roman Reigns
- ↑ CAPTAIN AMERICA BRAVE NEW WORLD LO-RES PRESS KIT 2-06-25.pdf
External Links[]
Captain America: Brave New World on Wikipedia- Captain America: Brave New World on IMDb
- Captain America: Brave New World on Facebook
- Captain America: Brave New World on 𝕏
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| Phase Four | Films | Black Widow • Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings • Eternals • Spider-Man: No Way Home • Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness • Thor: Love and Thunder • Black Panther: Wakanda Forever |
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| Specials | • | |
| Phase Five | Films | Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania • Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 • The Marvels • Deadpool & Wolverine • Captain America: Brave New World • Thunderbolts* |
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| Phase Six | Films | The Fantastic Four: First Steps • Avengers: Doomsday • Spider-Man: Brand New Day • Avengers: Secret Wars |
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| Unknown Phase | Films | Blade • Armor Wars |
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