Captain America: Brave New World – Release, cast, plot & more
Marvel/DisneyCaptain America: Brave New World will be Anthony Mackie’s first solo movie in the MCU. Here’s everything we know about the Captain America 4 release date, who’s in the cast, and what the plot will entail.
With Steve Rogers happily retired (yes, we’re choosing to believe he is just happily hiding away somewhere), the MCU has a new star-spangled hero in the form of his old buddy, Sam Wilson.
Sam’s first experience with the iconic shield, in the TV show The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, left a little to be desired, but the hero will have his own big screen adventure in an upcoming Marvel movie dedicated entirely to the new Captain America.
Here’s what we know about the new movie, including the Captain America 4 release date, the cast list, the plot, and more.
Captain America 4 title: What’s it called?
The fourth Captain America film is called Captain America: Brave New World.
The sequel previously went by the name Captain America: New World Order, but star Anthony Mackie announced the change on his Instagram on June 6, 2023.
Captain America 4 release date: When is it coming out?
Captain America 4 is due for release on February 14, 2025.
The movie has already shifted release date twice, but with the strikes out of the way, we see no reason why it should change again.
Marvel StudiosEventually, the movie will end up on Disney Plus, likely towards the end of summer 2025. You’ll need a subscription to the platform for that, and if you sign up, you’ll also be able to watch The Falcon and the Winter Soldier to prepare for the big movie.
Captain America 4 cast: who’s starring in the sequel, and are there any new characters?
Anthony Mackie will star as Sam Wilson/Captain America, taking on the mantle of the titular hero, following the events of Avengers: Endgame and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Harrison Ford will also play General Thaddeus E. “Thunderbolt” Ross, taking over the role once played by the late William Hurt. Tim Blake Nelson is also returning to the MCU as The Leader, the villain set up at the end of The Incredible Hulk.
Both Danny Ramirez and Carl Lumbly are also returning to reprise their roles from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier as Joaquin Torres and Isiah Bradley, respectively.
Newcomers to the MCU include Israeli actress Shira Haas as Sabra and Xosha Roquemore in an unknown role, according to a report from Deadline.
On March 27, 2023, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Liv Tyler would be returning to reprise her role as Elizabeth “Betty” Ross. Tyler previously starred in the role in 2009’s The Incredible Hulk as the love interest to Bruce Banner (then played by Edward Norton).
Here is the confirmed cast for Captain America 4:
- Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson
- Harrison Ford as Thaddeus Ross
- Tim Blake Nelson as The Leader
- Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres
- Carl Lumbly as Isiah Bradley
- Shira Haas as Sabra
- Xosha Roquemore
- Liv Tyler as Betty Ross
Julius Onah has been tapped to direct Brave New World. Onah previously directed The Cloverfield Paradox (massive yikes) and the critically-acclaimed Luce. So, 50/50 odds, then.
Disney+Captain America 4 cast rumors
As for rumors, it would be sensible to expect Sebastian Stan to return as Bucky, given his past roles in every Captain America movie and his developed relationship with Sam in the Disney+ series. It’s likely this film will show Bucky becoming the White Wolf.
As for other possible cast members in Captain America 4, it’s also unclear whether we’ll see the return of Emily VanCamp’s Sharon Carter, Wyatt Russell’s John Walker, aka US Agent, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. The latter character was tipped to “replace” Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury by producer Nate Moore.
There’s also a question mark hanging over Chris Evans, who famously played Steve Rogers in past Captain America movies and held the shield for the Avengers’ face-offs with Thanos. Earlier reports claimed he’s set to return to the MCU in some form, but there’s been no details thus far.
He’s very supportive of his former co-star, though. In response to The Hollywood Reporter on Twitter, which pondered his participation if the “question of who is entitled to carry the shield continues” in the fourth film, he wrote: “Sam Wilson is Captain America.”
There has also been talk of Mark Ruffalo appearing as the Hulk in Brave New World, but those suggestions have since been downplayed by the actor.
Captain America 4 plot: What will it be about?
According to producer Nate Moore, the plot of Captain America 4 will follow Sam as he adapts to being Captain America.
During an appearance on Comic Book’s Phase Zero podcast, he said: “He’s not Steve Rogers and I think that’s a good thing… This new Cap is Rocky, the underdog in any situation. He’s not a super soldier. He’s not a hundred years old. He doesn’t have the Avengers. What happens with this guy who announces publicly kind of, without the support, ‘I’m the new Captain America.’ What happens next?
“I think it’s fascinating because he’s a guy. He’s a guy with wings and a shield, but he is a guy. So, we’re going to put him through the wringer and make him earn it, and see what happens when he is outweighed, outclassed, out-everything. What makes somebody Captain America? I’m going to argue it’s not being a super soldier. And I think we’re going to prove that with Mackie and Sam Wilson.”
Marvel StudiosAt the end of Avengers Endgame, an elderly Steve Rogers gave Sam the shield, making him the new Captain America. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier series saw Sam wrestle with the reality of taking on that mantle, initially giving the shield away while the government enlisted John Walker as the official replacement.
However, Walker proved to be a bit of a wildcard—he nearly cut a man in half with the shield—and with the help of the Dora Milaje, Sam flew to New York with a snazzy uniform and his trusty shield, thereby becoming known as the new Captain America.
Marvel insider Daniel Richtman, has stated the movie will be primarily about “an international conflict over a new metal called Adamantium.” Of course, Adamantium is what coats Wolverine’s bones, so perhaps the X-Men could be getting involved in the plot.
Not only that, but reportedly the location of this metal will be Tiamut Island, which is the island formed by the calcified Celestial in the Eternals film, perhaps linking their story to Captain America’s. Though of course, these are just rumors so far, and have not been confirmed by Marvel.
Captain America 4 trailer: Is there a trailer for New World Order?
No, there isn’t a trailer for Captain America 4 at the time of writing. We’ll update this space upon it being shared online.
That’s all we know about the Captain America 4 release date for now, but why not dive into more Marvel sequels with our guides to Spider-Man 4, Venom 3, Deadpool 3, and Avengers 5. Or, if you want an extra helping of Anthony Mackie, here’s what we know about the Twisted Metal Season 2 release date.
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