Captain America: Brave New World (2025)
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Sam Wilson's Captain America uncovers a global conspiracy tied to adamantium and the Red Hulk. It was the 35th MCU film released, part of Phase Five, and it’s #71 of 81 in story order. We rate it Essential: the main saga depends on it. It runs 1h 58m and streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Directed by | Julius Onah |
|---|---|
| Starring | Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Harrison Ford, Tim Blake Nelson, Shira Haas |
| Release date | February 14, 2025 |
| Runtime | 1h 58m |
| Age rating | PG-13, some material may be inappropriate for under 13 |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 48% critics · IMDb 5.6/10 |
| Box office | $415M worldwide |
| Phase | Phase Five |
| Saga | Multiverse Saga |
| Story position | #71 of 81 in chronological order |
| Timeline setting | Present day (2027) |
| Part of | Captain America movies in order, Hulk movies in order |
| Post-credit scene | Yes |
Why it matters in the MCU
Sam Wilson’s first film as Captain America. It ends with Sam setting out to rebuild the Avengers, which leads into Thunderbolts* and Doomsday.
Post-credit scene
Stick around once the credits start. What happens is in the box below, which gives away part of the ending.
Spoiler What happens after the credits of Captain America: Brave New World: tap to reveal
One scene, at the very end of the credits: Sam visits an imprisoned Samuel Sterns, who warns him about what is coming from other worlds.
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Captain America: Brave New World FAQ
Can you skip Captain America: Brave New World?
No. It’s Essential: later MCU stories build directly on what happens here.
When was Captain America: Brave New World released?
Captain America: Brave New World was released on February 14, 2025.
Where does Captain America: Brave New World fit in the MCU timeline?
Captain America: Brave New World is set in the present day (2027) and sits at #71 of 81 in story order.
Does Captain America: Brave New World have a post-credit scene?
Yes, there’s at least one extra scene after the credits. The spoiler box on this page describes it.
What to watch before Captain America: Brave New World
To get the most out of Captain America: Brave New World, these are the earlier titles it builds on, in release order:
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)
- Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
- Captain America: Civil War (2016)
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
- Avengers: Endgame (2019)
- The Falcon and the Winter Soldier: Season 1 (2021)
Where to watch Captain America: Brave New World in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
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| Rent or buy | Amazon, Fandango at Home, Apple TV |
Where to watch Captain America: Brave New World outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Disney+ | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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