If you missed the theatrical release of “Captain America: Brave New World,” there’s good news: the film is set to premiere on Disney+ on May 28.
Starring Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, the new Captain America, alongside Harrison Ford, the film hit theaters on February 14. This marks a significant shift in the Captain America legacy, as it is the first installment in the franchise not featuring Chris Evans, who allowed Wilson, his former partner known as the Falcon, to take up the shield. The film serves as a direct sequel to the critically acclaimed Disney+ series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” which also introduces a new character stepping into the Falcon role: Joaquin Torres, played by Danny Ramirez.
In this new installment, Sam Wilson and Torres team up against Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, portrayed by Ford, who becomes the formidable gamma-ridden character Red Hulk as he seeks a cure for his terminal illness. As they navigate the challenges posed by Ross and his security, Sabra, played by Shira Haas, the duo aims to prevent a major crisis and save Wilson’s friend Isaiah Bradley, played by Carl Lumbly, from being wrongfully convicted. The supporting cast includes Tim Blake Nelson as the evil Leader, Liv Tyler as Betty Ross, and Giancarlo Esposito as Sidewinder.
Despite facing some criticism and the ongoing conversation around “Marvel fatigue,” “Brave New World” opened strong, achieving over $100 million at the domestic box office during the President’s Day weekend and has since grossed $200 million domestically and $415 million worldwide.
This positive reception reflects that audiences are still eager for superhero narratives, and with Sam Wilson now stepping into a leading role, there’s hope for fresh storytelling within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The upcoming Disney+ release will give new viewers a chance to catch the thrills and enjoy the new dynamic brought by Wilson as Captain America.