Summary
After getting a look at Sam Wilson’s first movie as theMarvel Cinematic Universe’s new Captain America, I couldn’t be more excited forCaptain America: Brave New World, as it seems to be the answer to my calls for aCaptain America: The Winter Soldiersequel.Chris Evans' Steve Rogers is my favorite MCU character, with hisCaptain America trilogybeing the franchise’s best for a solo hero. With three great movies, all of which brought unique elements to the MCU, Evans' second solo entry still stands as my favorite of his.
WhileThe First Avengerbeautifully brought Captain America’s origin story to the big screen andCivil Warwas an exciting affair full of heroes that had lasting consequences for the franchise,Captain America: The Winter Soldierjust felt like the perfect mix of those movies' best aspects. It had a unique atmosphere to it, full of intrigue, action, character interactions, twists, and a more serious/realistic tone. With Evans' Steve Rogers out of Marvel’s upcoming projects, at least for now,Captain America: Brave New World’s trailerteases the movie will bring backThe Winter Soldier’s tone to the MCU.
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Captain America: Brave New World Grounds The MCU In Espionage & Politics
A Return To Form For The Franchise
Captain America: Brave New Worldfeels different from the usual MCU fare, with the2025 Marvel film’s trailer teasing a darker, grounded story of political intrigue. This movie will finally do something I have wanted to see in the MCU for years, which is to explore what kind of relationship Captain America could have with the President of the United States. It’s very exciting thatMarvel has picked Harrison Ford to continue Thunderbolt Ross' MCU legacy, with the star having the acting skills and gravitas to make this new work relationship meaningful.
As Ross tells Sam Wilson inBrave New World’s first trailer,Ford’s character intends to make Captain America a government position. That alone would be an exciting focus point for the film, but there is a lot more that excites me inCaptain America: Brave New World. Isaiah Bradley attempted to kill Ross in the movie’s trailer, whichCaptain America: Brave New WorldCinemaCon footagerevealed is due to him being mind-controlled in some way. With the genius intellect of the Leader and Ross being a target, we could have a fair share of characters working in the shadows.
The movie’s espionage aspect gets an interesting addition with Ruth, aformer Black Widowwho is “now a high-ranking U.S. government official who has the trust of President Ross.”
Why Harrison Ford Was Recast As Thunderbolt Ross In The MCU
Harrison Ford has taken over the role of Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross in the MCU, set to make his debut in Captain America: Brave New World.
Why No MCU Movie Or Show Has Been As Much Of A Winter Soldier Sequel As Brave New World
Some Have Tried to Walk That Line
Despite being a superhero movie,Captain America: The Winter Soldierwas a grounded affair, as best as it could be, that focused on the mysteries in S.H.I.E.L.D. and HYDRA’s past and present. The movie’s fights were raw and powerful, with impeccable character work and a more serious tone that I thought was perfect for a Captain America movie. While the MCU has tried to get close to that with a few releases —Black WidowandSecret Invasionhitting some of those aspects — no other project has quite gotten there.
Brave New Worldfinally feels like the sequel toThe Winter Soldierthat I have waited ten years for. Captain America is the perfect character to explore the political aspects of the MCU, with the hero being a symbol of what America should strive to be. WithSam Wilson stepping up as Captain America without being a super soldierlike Steve Rogers, it made perfect sense to haveCaptain America: Brave New Worldthrust him into a story full of mystery and gray characters.The new Captain America is uniquely equipped for a more grounded and realistic MCU tale.
Who Is Captain America: Brave New World’s Main Villain?
Captain America: Brave New World features multiple antagonists, but only one of them may be pulling the strings in the MCU’s new global conspiracy.
Captain America: Brave New World Is A Perfect Reset Chance For The MCU
The Franchise Needs To Have Different Tones
To this day,Captain America: The Winter Soldieris regarded by many as one of the best MCU movies, something I firmly believe to be the case. The MCU has a clear formula of how to work, and while that has led to several exciting films, the fact thatThe Winter Soldierwent for a darker and more grounded tone did wonders for it. Withmultiple projects in the MCU’s Multiverse Saga underperforming, I think now is the perfect time to break the Marvel cycle and reset the tone withCaptain America: Brave New World.
The MCU needs a plurality of tones if it wishes to continue being relevant and fresh for audiences.Captain America: Brave New Worldcould be the first step in getting some of Marvel’s grit back. While I like the MCU’s style of comedy, I thought the new Captain America film trailer’s more serious tone was refreshing. We need to have high stakes and a sense of danger in more MCU movies, and I thinkCaptain America: Brave New Worldcan bring a more mature storyline that paves the way for other projects like that in the MCU’s future.
Captain America: Brave New World
Cast
Captain America: Brave New World (formerly titledNew World Order)marks Sam Wilson’s first MCU big-screen appearance as Steve Rogers' successor after receiving the suit and shield in Phase 4’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Anthony Mackie returns as the titular Avenger alongside Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres, Carl Lumby as Isaiah Bradley, and Tim Blake Nelson as The Incredible Hulk’s former ally Samuel Sterns. Harrison Ford makes his MCU debut replacing the late William Hurt as Thaddeus Ross.After meeting President Thaddeus Ross, Sam is caught in a global crisis. He must expose the mastermind behind a sinister plot before the world descends into turmoil. Captain America: Brave New World marks the big-screen debut of Sam Wilson as Captain America, and Harrison Ford makes his MCU debut, replacing the late William Hurt as Thaddeus Ross.
