The first trailer for Captain America: Brave New World has been released. In the trailer we can see the recently elected U.S. President Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross (Harrison Ford making his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut) recruits Mackie’s Sam Wilson, formerly known as The Falcon, to replace the Captain position and also become an agent of the United States.
Quickly after arriving at the White House, the Captain foils an attempted assassin. After that, things start to get busy. The blazing-fast film concludes with a brief glimpse of the new figure Red Hulk, who may or may not be Thunderbolt Ross.
As the first trailer is out, Here’s everything we know about Captain America: Brave New World so far.
What is The Plot?
Anthony Mackie returns to the big screen as Sam Wilson, the new Captain America! After Steve Rogers entrusted him with the shield at the conclusion of Avengers: Endgame, Sam initially hesitated to accept the legacy.
John Walker, a former U.S. Army Ranger captain, was temporarily given the Captain America mantle and shield. However, his actions in the events depicted in the series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier ultimately led to him being stripped of the title. It was then that Sam Wilson finally embraced the role of Captain America.
This highly anticipated film will delve into Sam’s journey as he adjusts to his new identity. We’ll see him grapple with the weight of the Captain America legacy and the expectations that come with it.
Cast Details Of Captain America: Brave New World
Captain America: Brave New World (2025): Image Credit: Marvel Entertainment
The role of Captain America will now be taken up by Anthony Mackie, marking a significant continuation of the character’s legacy. Reprising their roles from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier series, Danny Ramirez and Carl Lumbly will return as Joaquin Torres and Isaiah Bradley, respectively. From 2008’s The Incredible Hulk, Tim Blake Nelson, and Liv Tyler will be back as Samuel “Leader” Sterns and Betty Ross, daughter of Thunderbolt Ross.
In 2022, it was announced that Harrison Ford would step into the role of Thunderbolt Ross. Ford shared his thoughts on the decision in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, expressing his enthusiasm:
“I watch all these terrific actors having a good time in Marvel movies. I like doing something different to what I’ve done and pleasing people. So I’ll try a piece of that.”
Anthony Mackie lauded Ford and shared a touching Instagram post featuring both actors, also giving fans a glimpse of Sam Wilson’s new suit.
The cast expands with the inclusion of Shira Haas, widely praised for her role in Netflix’s Unorthodox, who will portray Sabra, Marvel’s first Israeli superheroine and a mutant. Xosha Roquemore and Rosa Salazar will also appear in unspecified roles. Notably, Sebastian Stan will not return as Bucky Barnes in this film, as The Winter Soldier will feature in the Thunderbolts film, led by Val (Julia Louis-Dreyfus). WWE star Seth Rollins has joined the film, with speculation suggesting he will play a villain.
Captain America: Brave New World Release Date
Anthony Mackie in Captain America: Brave New World (2025): Image Credit: Marvel Entertainment
On June 13, 2023, it was announced that the film had been pushed back from its initial release date to July 26, 2024. On November 9, 2023, it was revealed that the film had been pushed back from its July 26, 2024 release date to February 14, 2025.
