Captain America: Brave New World (2025): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Captain America: Brave New World is a 2025 action adventure film directed by Julius Onah, starring Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, Captain America, Harrison Ford and Liv Tyler. It earned $415.1 million worldwide on a $180 million budget. Critics gave it 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.
- Released
- Director
- Julius Onah
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Marvel Studios
- Budget
- $180M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Captain America: Brave New World About?
The premise of Captain America: Brave New World without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
After a high-stakes meeting with President Ross, Captain America, now Sam Wilson, faces a growing global threat. As a dangerous situation escalates, he must investigate an international incident and race against time to prevent worldwide destruction.
Captain America: Brave New World Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- marvel cinematic universe
- shield
- sequel
- superhero
- villain
- soldier
- captain america character
- thunderbolt ross character
- sam wilson character
- marvel shared universe
- red hulk character
- cherry blossom
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- prison
- drone
- hero
- forest
- fourth part
- based on comic
- based on comic book
- sequel to tv series
- flying
- disney marvel
- supervillain
- gun
- mission
- city
- 3d
- superhero action
- superhero sci fi
- colon in title
- five word title
- diversity
- inclusion
- equity
- 3 dimensional
- shared universe
- the leader character
- betty ross character
- assassination attempt
- the white house washington d.c.
- sidewinder the marvel character
- political thriller
- explosion
- washington d.c.
- president of the united states
- marvel comics
- returning character with a different actor
- politics
- marvel entertainment
- 2020s
Captain America: Brave New World Cast & Characters
Anthony Mackie leads the cast as Sam Wilson, Captain America, with Harrison Ford as Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross, Red Hulk and Liv Tyler as Betty Ross. Directed by Julius Onah; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Julius Onah
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Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres, Falcon
Also Starring in Captain America: Brave New World
· 12 more- Giancarlo Esposito Sidewinder
- Carl Lumbly Isaiah Bradley
- Zo'Anne Mckinstry White House Press
- Shira Haas Ruth Bat-Seraph, Sabra
- Tim Blake Nelson Samuel Sterns, The Leader
- Rosa Salazar Rachel Leighton, Diamondback
- Phuong Kubacki
- Xosha Roquemore
- Colby Lopez
- Rachael Markarian Presidential Aide
- Jacqueline Loucks Secret Service Agent #2
- Tony Mareno Navy Seal
Captain America: Brave New World Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Captain America: Brave New World 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10. Our Echo Score gives it 35/100, strongest in character & emotion (45) and weakest in art & craft (25).
Captain America: Brave New World Echo Score Breakdown
Captain America: Brave New World struggles to deliver a compelling cinematic craft, as a fractured narrative and underwhelming production elements undermine its potential. The pacing often feels erratic, with action sequences lacking visual polish and coherence. Performances from the lead maintain occasional engagement, but a thin script leaves motivations underexplored and thematic threads unresolved. Despite sporadic moments of political intrigue and charismatic presence, the film frequently reverts to formulaic tropes, resulting in an uneven experience with limited lasting impact.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 25
In terms of art and craft, the film exhibits a notably inconsistent production design with visuals that often appear cheap and unrefined. Editing rhythms feel abrupt between set pieces, and the direction lacks a distinctive visual approach. A handful of action moments offer brief polish, but these are overshadowed by an overall sense of visual disarray.
- Character & Emotion 45
When it comes to character and emotion, the lead performances provide intermittent engagement through genuine charisma and commitment. However, underdeveloped motivations and shallow emotional beats prevent deeper resonance, while supporting roles rarely escape peripheral status. Interpersonal chemistry is uneven, offering moments of sincerity that struggle to overcome a script that fails to invest fully in its protagonists.
- Story & Flow 40
Regarding story and flow, the narrative frequently feels disjointed, oscillating between hurried exposition and sprawling set pieces without coherent transitions. Plot developments are often predictable or underexplored, and thematic stakes remain obscured by excessive reliance on familiar franchise conventions. Although political undertones inject occasional interest, the overall pacing and structure hinder sustained engagement and clarity.
- Sensory Experience 35
In terms of sensory experience, visual and auditory elements lack consistent cohesion, with sound design often feeling indistinct and musical cues failing to elevate dramatic moments. Occasional set pieces display energetic staging and dynamic mixes, but these instances are rare. The overall sensory palette remains muted and underdeveloped, contributing to a lukewarm immersion.
- Rewatch Factor 30
When it comes to rewatch value, the film offers limited incentives for subsequent viewings beyond its central action moments and thematic hints. Characters and plotlines lack sufficient depth or novelty to sustain repeated analysis, and narrative gaps become more apparent. While certain cameo appearances may attract casual revisits, the overall experience falls short of durable appeal.
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IMDb 5.6 /10
183428 votes
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Metacritic 42 Metascore
User score 4.7
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TMDB 60% User score
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Captain America: Brave New World Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Captain America: Brave New World from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story unfolds as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross (Harrison Ford) takes the stage as the newly elected President of the United States, delivering a compelling promise to the audience that they will confront unprecedented threats together. However, the media paints a less flattering picture, highlighting Ross’s volatile temper, with lingering blame directed at him for the destructive clash between the Hulk and Abomination in Harlem, further complicating his strained relationship with his daughter, Betty Ross (Liv Tyler).
Full summary
The whole story of Captain America: Brave New World, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Captain America: Brave New World Box Office & Budget
Captain America: Brave New World grossed $415.1 million worldwide on a $180 million budget, 2.3 times what it cost. $200.5 million came from the US and Canada and $214.6 million (52%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$415.1M
2.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $200.5M
- International
- $214.6M
- Budget
- $180M
Captain America: Brave New World Trailers & Videos
60 videos: 3 trailers, 21 teasers, 5 clips, 28 featurettes and 3 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Trailer Official IMAX Trailer
- Trailer Get Tickets Now
- Teaser Official Teaser
- Teaser Special Look
How Well Do You Know Captain America: Brave New World?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Captain America: Brave New World Also Known As
51 alternative titles, including “Captain America 4” and “Marvel Studios' Captain America: Brave New World”.
- Also known as
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- Captain America 4
- Marvel Studios' Captain America: Brave New World
- Capitão América 4
- 美国队长4：新世界秩序
- קפטן אמריקה 4
- Captain America: New World Order
- Captain America 4: Thế Giới Mới
- קפטן אמריקה: סדר עולמי חדש
- キャプテン・アメリカ：ニュー・ワールド・オーダー
- קפטן אמריקה: עולם אמיץ חדש, კაპიტანი ამერიკა: ახალი მსოფლიო წესრიგი
- Capitán América: Brave New World de Marvel Studios
- Капитан Америка 4
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- Kaptan Amerika: Yeni Cəsur Dünya
- Đội Trưởng Mỹ: Thế Giới Mới
- Marvel Studios' Captain America: New World Order
- Captain America - Brave New World
- Capitaine America: le meilleur des mondes
- Captain America Brave New World
- 美國隊長4:勇敢新世界
- Капітан Америка: Чудесний новий світ
- 캡틴 아메리카: 브레이브 뉴 월드
- 美國隊長 4：勇敢新世界
- Capitão América: Admirável Mundo Novo
- קפטן אמריקה: עולם חדש מופלא
- Capitán América: Brave New World
- Captain America: Thế Giới Mới
- Capitán América: Un nuevo mundo
- Captain America : Brave New World, კაპიტანი ამერიკა: ახალი სამყარო
- キャプテン・アメリカ：ブレイブ・ニュー・ワールド
- Капитан Америка: Новый мир
- Captain America: Nový svět
- Kaptan Amerika: Cesur Yeni Dünya
- 美国队长4
- กัปตัน อเมริกา: ศึกฮีโร่จักรวาลใหม่
- Kapitonas Amerika. Drąsus naujas pasaulis
- Капитан Америка: Нов свят
- Capitaine America : Le Meilleur des Mondes
- کاپیتان آمریکا : دنیای شگفت انگیز نو
- Kapitan Ameryka. Nowy wspaniały świat
- Captain America: Prekrásny nový svet
- Amerika Kapitány: Szép új világ
- Căpitanul America: Curajoasa lume nouă
- 美國隊長：無畏新世界
- كابتن أمريكا: شجاع العالم الجديد
- Kapetan Amerika: Vrli Novi Svijet
- Stotnik Amerika: Pogumni novi svet
- Kapitan Amerika: Yeni dünya
- Kapten Ameerika: Vapper, uus maailm
- कैप्टन अमेरिका: ब्रेव न्यू वर्ल्ड
- Captain America: Θαυμαστός Καινούργιος Κόσμος
- Capità Amèrica: Brave New World
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Captain America: Brave New World FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Captain America: Brave New World, each answered in a sentence.
When was Captain America: Brave New World released?
Captain America: Brave New World was released on February 14, 2025.
Who directed Captain America: Brave New World?
Captain America: Brave New World was directed by Julius Onah.
More films by Julius Onah Who is in the cast of Captain America: Brave New World?
Captain America: Brave New World stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, Captain America, Harrison Ford as Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross, Red Hulk and Liv Tyler as Betty Ross, among 16 credited actors.
How much did Captain America: Brave New World make at the box office?
Captain America: Brave New World grossed $415.1 million worldwide ($200.5 million domestic, $214.6 million international) on a budget of $180 million.
How is Captain America: Brave New World rated?
Captain America: Brave New World has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 42 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.
Does Captain America: Brave New World have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Captain America: Brave New World has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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