π₯ Overview & Release Info
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Directed by Julius Onah and released on February 14, 2025 time.com+15people.com+15whattowatch.com+15.
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Marks the fourth Captain America film and the 35th installment in the MCU en.wikipedia.org.
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Debuted at the TCL Chinese Theatre on February 11, then went wide on Valentine's Day en.wikipedia.org+1ew.com+1.
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Available to stream on Disney+ (globally and JioHotstar in India) since May 28, 2025 en.wikipedia.org+5people.com+5livemint.com+5.
π§✈️ Plot Summary
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Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) officially takes up Steve Rogers’ shield and becomes the new Captain America, ready to rebuild the Avengers at President Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross’s (Harrison Ford) request thedirect.com+15imdb.com+15people.com+15imdb.compeople.com.
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The trail leads to Samuel Sterns/The Leader (Tim Blake Nelson), who uses mind control via the old song “Mr. Blue” and has secretly been giving Ross gamma-ray–laced pills that eventually transform him into the Red Hulk ew.com+9imdb.com+9people.com+9.
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A showdown erupts when Ross goes fully hulking, attacking the White House. Sam wets his shield's diplomacy – reminding Ross of his daughter Betty, calming him, and persuading him to revert livemint.com+15people.com+15thedirect.com+15.
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The film ends with Ross resigning and being incarcerated at The Raft, Bradley cleared of charges, Falcon recovering, and Sam visiting Ross before returning to lead the Avengers forbes.com+2people.com+2imdb.com+2.
π§© Themes & Character Arcs
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Sam Wilson wrestles with imposter syndrome, capturing the emotional weight of a new era’s Captain America filmfare.com+6forbes.com+6reddit.com+6.
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Civil–military relations explored through Ross’s motivations and Wilson’s decisions.
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The Leader leverages psychological control and gamma tech, harkening back to connections from The Incredible Hulk thedirect.com+1beebom.com+1.
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The use of adamantium and the buried Celestial corpse introduces new, larger-scale MCU plot threads forbes.com.
⭐ Cast & Performances
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Anthony Mackie shines as Captain America, wrestling with legacy and identity .
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Harrison Ford makes a strong MCU debut, eventually becoming the formidable Red Hulk time.com+15ew.com+15forbes.com+15.
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Tim Blake Nelson, Giancarlo Esposito, Carl Lumbly, Liv Tyler, Danny Ramirez, and Shira Haas round out a solid supporting bloc gq.com+11livemint.com+11dexerto.com+11.
⚖️ Reception & Critiques
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Globally grossed over $415 million against a $180 million budget en.wikipedia.org.
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Positive feedback for action and Mackie/Ford, yet many critics found the plot overly familiar and crowded – currently holding a 47% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes, though audiences show more warmth (~77%) rottentomatoes.com.
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Fans echo this:
“it’s not just about action… it’s about Sam’s humanity.” reddit.com
π Ending & Post‑Credits
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The final act emphasizes emotional storytelling—Sam soothing Red Hulk to revert Ross.
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Post‑credits hint at bigger threats (“The Others”), teasing upcoming Avengers (2026 & 2027) filmfare.com+3forbes.com+3reddit.com+3people.com.
π― Verdict
Brave New World delivers a heartfelt, politically charged narrative anchored by strong performances, especially Mackie and Ford. Though it leans on familiar MCU tropes, it capably sets the stage for Sam’s future and broadens the landscape with cosmic and multiversal stakes.
In short: Expect a powerful origin story for the new Cap—one that balances action, emotional depth, and MCU worldbuilding.
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