Captain America: Brave New World to Establish Sam Wilson as MCU's New Cap

Marvel Studios and Anthony Mackie highlight the film's role as a pivotal foundation for the MCU's next saga.

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige emphasized the film's goal of cementing Sam Wilson, played by Anthony Mackie, as the new Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Director Julius Onah described Sam Wilson's superpower as his empathy, aiming to inspire audiences with the character's emotional depth.
Anthony Mackie compared the film to Captain America: The First Avenger, calling it a foundational piece for the MCU's next major narrative arc.
The movie introduces new characters, including Harrison Ford as President Thaddeus Ross/Red Hulk and Giancarlo Esposito as the villain Sidewinder.
Captain America: Brave New World is set to release in theaters on February 14, 2025, and marks the first solo film for Mackie's iteration of the iconic hero.