Over five years after Steve Rogers passed the iconic vibranium shield to Sam Wilson, Anthony Mackie's Captain America steps boldly into the spotlight with "Captain America: Brave New World." This film sees the return of both new and familiar heroes, potentially paving the way for the next generation of Avengers set to lead in "Doomsday" next year. IGN critic Tom Jorgenson expressed some disappointment with the film's use of "recycled MCU plotlines." However, he also praised Mackie's performance, noting that he "brings each side of Sam's personality to life well against seasoned scene partners like Harrison Ford, Carl Lumbly, and Tim Blake Nelson." The question remains: can strong performances alone save the day? We leave that for you to decide.

If you're eager to watch "Brave New World" in theaters or curious about its streaming release, here are the details you need. For a detailed, spoiler-filled recap of the events leading up to "Brave New World," don't miss IGN's comprehensive guide, "Captain America Recap: The Messy Marvel Timeline That Led to Brave New World."

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Captain America: Brave New World Streaming Release Date

"Brave New World" will eventually be available to stream on Disney+, rather than on Netflix or Hulu. Recent MCU releases like "Deadpool & Wolverine" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" were in theaters for just over three months before becoming available on Disney+. Assuming "Brave New World" follows a similar pattern, you can expect it to be streamable around May or June.

"Brave New World" draws heavily from Marvel Comics and is set within the MCU's Phase 5, following "The Marvels" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." The most relevant plotlines, however, are carried over from the previous Captain America movies, The Avengers series, and "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier." Here's the official synopsis:

Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident after meeting with President Thaddeus Ross. He must soon discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.

Does Brave New World Have a Post-Credits Scene?

This being the MCU, "Brave New World" does indeed have a post-credits scene. For insights on how this scene ties into the future of the MCU, check out our guide to the ending of Brave New World.

Where to Stream the Rest of the MCU

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Looking to catch up on the MCU before "Brave New World"? The entire franchise is available to stream on Disney+. While navigating the full timeline might seem daunting, starting with the original Captain America movies is a great way to begin. Check out our guide to watching the Captain America movies in order.

Captain America: Brave New World Cast

"Brave New World" was directed by Julius Onah and features a compelling cast:

• Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Captain America
• Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres/Falcon
• Shira Haas as Ruth Bat-Seraph
• Carl Lumbly as Isaiah Bradley
• Xosha Roquemore as Leila Taylor
• Giancarlo Esposito as Seth Voelker/Sidewinder
• Liv Tyler as Betty Ross
• Tim Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns/Leader
• Harrison Ford as Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross/Red Hulk

Captain America: Brave New World Rating and Runtime

"Captain America: Brave New World" is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, and some strong language. The film has a runtime of one hour and 58 minutes.