Overview

• Giancarlo Esposito was initially cast as King Cobra but was recast as Sidewinder during extensive reshoots to align with Marvel's grounded vision for the Serpent Society.
• The film underwent significant creative changes and reshoots, delaying its release from March 2024 to February 2025.
• ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ has earned $372 million globally, with a 48% Rotten Tomatoes score, marking it as one of the weaker MCU entries.
• Director Julius Onah emphasized a more realistic portrayal of the Serpent Society to match the political thriller tone of the Captain America series.
• Esposito’s Sidewinder character remains a potential thread for future MCU projects, with the film setting up his possible return.