Captain America: Brave New World brings Sam Wilson’s story to the forefront of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Anthony Mackie officially stepping into the role of the new Captain America. Directed by Julius Onah (The Cloverfield Paradox), the film was released in theaters on February 14, 2025, and is now heading to digital platforms. Here’s everything you need to know about the Captain America: Brave New World plot, where to stream it online, and why it’s worth your time.
What is ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ About?
In Captain America: Brave New World, Sam Wilson finds himself caught in an international crisis following a meeting with the newly elected U.S. President, Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross (played by Harrison Ford). As tensions rise, Sam must uncover the source of a global conspiracy before the mastermind behind it throws the world into chaos.
This fourth installment in the Captain America franchise is the first to feature Mackie’s Sam Wilson at the helm after he inherited the shield from Steve Rogers in Avengers: Endgame. The film also introduces a star-studded ensemble including Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Carl Lumbly, Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson, Xosha Roquemore, and more.
Where to Watch ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Online?
Captain America: Brave New World will be available for premium video-on-demand (PVOD) on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. It can be streamed via various digital platforms, including: like Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Amazon Prime Video, etc. You can pre-order the film and own it for $29.99 here.
When and Where to Stream ‘Captain America: Brave New World’?
Captain America: Brave New World is not currently available anywhere for subscription-based streaming. However, if you do have a Disney+ subscription, the film should be available to stream for free somewhere in June.
Box Office & Critical Reception
With a production budget of $180 million, Captain America: Brave New World has earned $413.2 million globally—$199.7 million domestically and $213.5 million internationally—according to The Numbers.
Critically, the film has received mixed reviews. It holds a 48% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes (based on 334 reviews), while audiences have responded more positively with a 79% audience score on the RT Popcornmeter (based on over 10,000 verified ratings).
Why Watch Captain America: Brave New World?
Aside from continuing one of the MCU’s most iconic legacies, the film gives Harrison Ford his long-awaited debut in the Marvel universe, stepping into the role of President Ross—a character with potential Red Hulk connections. Ford himself described the role as “complicated” and praised the opportunity to dive into a genre he hadn’t explored before.
The film offers a high-stakes narrative with timely political undertones, action-packed sequences, and a fresh perspective on heroism in a world still finding its footing post-Avengers. For fans of the MCU, it’s not just a must-watch—it’s the beginning of a bold new chapter.
