Marvel Studios has released an alternate version of the recent Captain America: Brave New World trailer, which replaces the assassination attempt shot with new footage. The teaser begins with a mind-controlled Isaiah Bradley (Carl Lumbly) making an attempt on President Ross’ (Harrison Ford) life.
In the wake of the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the studio has now released an alternate version of the trailer which will play in theaters ahead of Deadpool and Wolverine. This new version removes a couple of key shots. Instead of Bradley opening fire through the glass and Ross falling forward, the new footage sees Isaiah making his escape and flinging a table at his pursuers. The rest of the trailer plays out the same as the original.
This isn’t the first time something like this has happened, and while some feel it’s an understandable action, it does usually leave others to wonder if it’s really necessary—especially when the original version is still available to watch online.
After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, played by Harrison Ford in his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.
Cast and Crew:
- Anthony Mackie
- Danny Ramirez
- Shira Haas
- Xosha Roquemore
- Carl Lumbly
- Giancarlo Esposito
- Liv Tyler
- Tim Blake Nelson
- Harrison Ford
The film is directed by Julius Onah and produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore. Louis D’Esposito and Charles Newirth serve as executive producers.
“It made more sense for it to be more of a grounded espionage action movie as opposed to aliens and airplanes coming through portals and sh*t,” Mackie said in a recent interview. “Even though I’ve been in so many of them and have seen it all now, the opportunity for Sam to really establish himself as a true action star and Avenger comes with this movie.”
“This movie is a clear reset,” he added. “It really re-establishes the idea of what this universe is and what this universe is going to be. I think with these movies, you’re getting a clear, new branding of what Marvel is headed towards the same way they did with Captain America: The Winter Soldier.”
Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World opens in U.S. theaters on February 14, 2025.
