Marvel’s ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Faces Mixed Reviews and Moderate Box Office Returns

The film introduces a grounded take on the Serpent Society, with Giancarlo Esposito’s Sidewinder hinting at future MCU storylines.

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.