Steve Rogers is either dead or a very old man, but the world still needs Captain America. Fortunately for Earth, someone just as worthy of that title as Steve took on the job. No, not John Walker. ( Definitely not John Walker.) On The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, Sam Wilson finally accepted the mantle his friend tried to give him at the end of Avengers: Endgame. Now Anthony Mackie is ready to lead the superhero franchise into the future with the MCU’s fourth standalone Captain America film.
At CinemaCon, Marvel Studios reveled the first footage from Captain America: Brave New World, while that’s not available for us to see at this time, Entertainment Weekly does reveal two first-look images from the movie, including one of Ford and Mackie acting together.
Additionally, Entertainment Weekly shares a description of the clip, offering that it starred Anthony Mackie speaking with Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, now played by Harrison Ford and president of the United States. Ross wants Sam Wilson to reassemble the Avengers. But their conversation is interrupted. The publication reveals:
Ross welcomes Sam to the White House, thanking him for his past heroic actions. Though he admits he isn’t too fond of superheroes, he says even he can recognize Sam’s goodwill and tasks the military veteran with reforming Earth’s Mightiest Heroes. But, as they soon realize, there’s a leak in Ross’ inner circle.
A strange sound — an old timey song — interrupts Ross’ presentation at a White House event, triggering sleeper super-soldiers in the room to attack the President, including Carl Lumbly’s Isaiah Bradley, returning from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Mackie notes of the film, “It made more sense for it to be more of a grounded espionage action movie as opposed to aliens and airplanes coming through portals and s—. Even though I’ve been in so many of them and have seen it all now, the opportunity for Sam to really establish himself as a true action star and Avenger comes with this movie.”
Additionally, he shares the film is still a bit of our a double act, although not the Falcon and the Winter Soldier — Part 2. This time Mackie’s Sam Wilson is teaming up with Danny Ramirez’ Joaquin Torres, another version of the Falcon. Mackie shares of the relationship, “They’re evenly yoked… They’re both military guys. I was his commanding officer. We have more of a friendship as opposed to the way I admired Steve or the way I didn’t like Bucky.”
Here’s everything we know about Captain America: Brave New World.
Title
Marvel first announced Captain America 4‘s official title as part of its Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2022. It was originally called Captain America: New World Order. But in June 2023, Marvel changed the movie’s name. It is now called Captain America: Brave New World.
Captain America: Brave New World‘s Plot
Marvel has yet to reveal many details about the film. Thus far, the title is our best clue about the film’s plot. It echoes both the main conflict of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier and Aldous Huxley’s dystopian classic. Marvel executives have shared some tasty breadcrumbs, though.
That began with Nate Moore, VP of Production & Development at Marvel Studios, talking about how Harrison Ford will replace the late William Hurt as General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross in Brave New World. In an interview, Moore said:
Well, look, Sam Wilson’s Captain America, he is going to bring his own team to play. It’s no secret that Samuel Sterns is making his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which is fantastic because Tim Blake Nelson’s the best. Harrison Ford is taking on the role of General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, and to see Sam Wilson and Thunderbolt Ross, which if you remember actually threw him in prison at the end of Civil War because he violated the Sokovia Accords. There’s going to be some natural sparks there, which I think are going to be really fun.
Behind the Scenes
Malcolm Spellman (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) and Dalan Musson are co-writing the film. Matthew Orton will also contribute to the writing. Julius Onah (The Cloverfield Paradox) is set to direct.
Captain America: Brave New World‘s Cast
In addition to Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier‘s Carl Lumbly will return as Isaiah Bradley. As will Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres.
Additionally, Brave New World will bring back Samuel Sterns (Tim Blake Nelson) from The Incredible Hulk. Sterns, of course, is also known as The Leader. He will likely act as the film’s villain. Shira Haas will join the film as Sabra. Xosha Roquemore has joined the movie in an unknown role, and WWE wrestler Seth Rollins was spotted in costume on set.
Another original MCU star will also return after a long absence, too. Liv Tyler will reprise her role as Betty Ross. She originated the role in The Incredible Hulk.
Captain America: Brave New World‘s Release Date
Captain America: Brave New World will fly into theaters on February 14, 2025.
Originally published on February 14, 2023.
