How to Watch Captain America: Brave New World - Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

Five years after inheriting the shield, Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson takes center stage as Captain America in Brave New World. He’s joined by both familiar and new faces, setting the stage for the next generation of Avengers leading into next year’s Doomsday. While critic Tom Jorgenson at IGN notes some recycled MCU plotlines, he praises Mackie’s performance, highlighting his ability to portray Sam’s multifaceted personality alongside veterans Harrison Ford, Carl Lumbly, and Tim Blake Nelson. Whether these strong performances are enough to elevate the film is, ultimately, up to you.

Planning a theater visit or wondering about the streaming release? Find the details below. For a deep dive into the events leading to Brave New World (spoilers ahead!), check out IGN's Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World.

How to Watch Captain America: Brave New World – Showtimes and Streaming Release Date

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Captain America: Brave New World Streaming Release Date

Brave New World will stream on Disney+, not Netflix or Hulu. Following the release patterns of 2024's Deadpool & Wolverine and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (approximately three months in theaters), expect a streaming release around May or June.

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What Is Captain America: Brave New World About?

Drawing inspiration from Marvel Comics and fitting within Phase 5 of the MCU, Brave New World follows The Marvels and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, building upon plotlines from previous Captain America films, Avengers movies, and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. The official synopsis:

Sam finds himself entangled in an international crisis after a meeting with President Thaddeus Ross. He must uncover a nefarious global plot before the mastermind behind it plunges the world into chaos.

Does Brave New World Have a Post-Credits Scene?

Yes! Discover how it connects to the MCU's future in our guide to the ending of Brave New World.

Where to Stream the Rest of the MCU

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$16.99/month with ads, $29.99/month ad-free. See it at Max

Catch up on the MCU with Disney+! While the timeline might seem daunting, start with the original Captain America films. Our guide to the Captain America movies in order can help: [Link to Captain America movie order guide]