The latest adventure of our favorite star-spangled hero will be coming soon to the big screen. Originally titled Captain America: New World Order, Captain America: Brave New World will follow Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson continues to take on the mantle after the events of the Disney+ series, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. At San Diego Comic-Con in 2022, the new installment of the Captain America film series was announced as an upcoming chapter of the MCU's Phase Five, of which Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige revealed an entire slate of projects in the works and mapped out.

We last saw Sam Wilson coming into his own as the new Captain America in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier with the helping hand of Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes, who he grows to trust and befriend over time, despite their initial dislike for one another. Emily VanCamp starred as Sharon Carter, a former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, and niece of Peggy Carter. It also introduced Wyatt Russell as the faux Captain America John Walker, who turned into the villainous U.S. Agent. Returning from Captain America: Civil War, Daniel Brühl appeared as the classic Captain America villain Baron Zemo. But not all series' cast members have been announced to return for the film. There's been a lot of speculation surrounding the film. Find out what we know about Captain America: Brave New World below.

Editor's Note: This article was updated on May 10, 2024

Does 'Captain America: Brave New World' Have a Release Date?

Captain America: Brave New World was scheduled for a May 3, 2024, release, but it has since been delayed and will now arrive in theaters on July 26, 2024. Marvel has made some sweeping changes to their film schedule recently, with Captain America: Brave New World being just one of the movies affected. The film is now scheduled for February 14, 2025. The movie will be opening against The Smurf Movie starring Rihanna and the romantic comedy sequel Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

Does 'Captain America: Brave New World' Have a Trailer?

No, a trailer for Captain America: Brave New World has not yet been released. It is hard to say when we'll get our first look at the movie, although there is a chance that we may get a trailer at this year's San Diego Comic-Con in July or at D23 in August.

Footage of the movie was screened during Disney's CinemaCon 2024 panel. Collider's Britta DeVore was in attendance and described what she saw in a piece for the site saying:

The footage saw the two of them in conversation in an office, where Ross asks Wilson to help him rebuild the Avengers. The footage then shifted to a hint at the conflict they will face, as a speech Ross is giving turns dangerous when the crowd is turned into super soldiers after hearing strange music. The footage ends with Wilson, his Falcon wings spread, Captain America shield in hand.

What Is the Plot of 'Captain America: Brave New World'?

So far, plot details have been kept under wraps in true Marvel fashion. But when speaking about the film at the San Diego Comic-Con in 2022, director Julias Onah described the film as a "paranoid thriller."

It seems more and more likely that Brave New World will follow in the footsteps of Captain America: The Winter Soldier, one of the most critically-acclaimed movies in the entire MCU, which took inspiration from 1970s political espionage thrillers like 1975's Three Days of Condor (and cast Condor's star Robert Redford as the villain, Alexander Pierce). Diving into broken political systems and government distrust have been key themes explored in the Captain America films. Still, it remains to be seen what kind of fascist conspiracy Sam Wilson will face.

Harrison Ford is taking on the role of General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross after the passing of William Hurt, who portrayed the character in four films. Wilson and Ross have a history because, if you remember, Ross threw Wilson in prison at the end of Civil War because he violated the Sokovia Accords. Executive producer Nate Moore said Sam Wilson would clash with Thunderbolt Ross in the film. When we spoke to Moore about the film, he said,

"Well, look, Sam Wilson's Captain America, he is going to bring his own team to play... There will be some natural sparks there, which I think will be really fun."

In another interview, Mackie revealed more about what we can expect in the scenes between Wilson and Ross.

"Ross and Cap have always had that relationship, where they were friends and they respected each other, but they always bumped heads. That’s their relationship in the storyline.”

Due to prior licensing agreements, Happy Meal toys at McDonald's were released in late April 2024 confirming that Ford's Thunderbolt Ross will be getting a gamma-fueled makeover in the movie as the Red Hulk.

Who Stars in 'Captain America: Brave New World'?

The newly star-spangled man with the plan, Captain America, will be played by Anthony Mackie. As they reprise their roles from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier series, Danny Ramirez and Carl Lumbly will return as Joaquin Torres and Isaiah Bradley, respectively. Two actors from 2008's The Incredible Hulk will revisit their roles, including Tim Blake Nelson as iconic Hulk villain Samuel "Leader" Sterns and Liv Tyler as Betty Ross, the daughter of Thunderbolt Ross.

Harrison Ford was announced to take over the role of Ross in 2022. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Ford revealed why he took on the role,

"I watch all these terrific actors having a good time in Marvel movies. I like doing something different to what I’ve done and pleasing people. So I’ll try a piece of that.”

Anthony Mackie praised Ford and posted a heartfelt Instagram post of the two. The photo also gives us a look at Sam Wilson's new suit.

Filling out the rest of the cast, Shira Haas, who received widespread critical acclaim for her role in Netflix's Unorthodox, will join the cast as Sabra, Marvel's first Israeli superheroine comic book character and notably a mutant. Xosha Roquemore (The Mindy Project) and Rosa Salazar (Alita: Battle Angel) will also star in undisclosed roles. Sebastian Stan will not be returning as Bucky Barnes in the film because The Winter Soldier will be a part of the Thunderbolts film, starring a team led by Val (Julia Louis-Dreyfous). WWE star Seth Rollins has also joined the film in an undisclosed role, but many speculate that he will be playing a villain in the film.

Who Is Making 'Captain America: Brave New World'?

Julius Onah, who previously directed films such as Luce and The Cloverfield Paradox, is directing the film. Onah has previously said to Collider,

"I’m really excited to see this man go from a counselor, as an ex-Army vet, to a Falcon, to Captain America, and bring that set of experiences and that point of view into the decision-making that one has to make, as this incredibly powerful character in the MCU."

Onah would later emphasize that the action in Brave New World will be "grounded" and "tactile." The film will probably be more like Captain America: The Winter Soldier or even the Scarlet Johannson-led film, Black Widow.

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier scribe Malcolm Spellman and Dalan Musson will pen the script. Kramer Morgenthau will be the cinematographer, and Gersha Phillips will be the costume designer alongside MCU favorite Ramsey Avery. Ramsey Avery will be the production designer and has previously worked on the Marvel films, Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2 and Spider-Man: Homecoming.

When and Where Did 'Captain America: Brave New World Film'?

Reports on the film first emerged in early 2021, and began principal photography on March 21, 2023, at Trilith Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, under the working title Rochelle Rochelle. Anthony Mackie was spotted on set in a new costume on May 16, 2023. You can take a look at the behind-the-scenes here.

In late June 2023, Morgenthau announced on Instagram that filming for Captain America: Brave New World had wrapped.

In December 2023, it was reported that the movie would be undergoing extensive reshoots and rewrites, with Moon Knight's Matthew Orton brought on to write additional material.

In May 2024, Empire revealed a behind-the-scenes look at Onah directing Mackie and Roquemore on the set of Brave New World.