It’s a brave new paranoid world.
Logline
The first trailer for “Captain America: Brave New World” has arrived, featuring Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) clashing with Thunderbolt Ross (Harrison Ford). The film explores identity issues, with Ross asserting that Sam is not Steve Rogers. Serving as a spiritual sequel to “The Incredible Hulk,” the movie introduces a new villain and connects to past characters.
Marvel Studios has released the highly anticipated trailer for “Captain America: Brave New World,” hinting at a major red and Hulkish problem for Sam Wilson and his allies. The teaser showcases Sam in direct conflict with Thunderbolt Ross, who aims to make Captain America a military position once again, similar to the roles of John Walker (Wyatt Russell) in “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” and Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) in WWII.
Plot Beats
- Sam vs. Ross: The trailer reveals Thunderbolt Ross pushing to reinstate Captain America as a military role.
- Isaiah Bradley’s Return: Isaiah Bradley (Carl Lumbly) is seen attempting to confront Ross.
- Identity Struggles: Ross challenges Sam’s identity as Captain America, stating he is not Steve Rogers.
- New Villain: Giancarlo Esposito appears as a new villain, adding to the film’s tension.
- Hulk’s Presence: The teaser ends with an enraged Hulk, hinting at significant conflict.
Cast and Crew
- Cast:
- Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson/Captain America
- Harrison Ford as Thunderbolt Ross
- Carl Lumbly as Isaiah Bradley
- Giancarlo Esposito as a new villain
- Liv Tyler as Betty Ross
- Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Xosha Roquemore
- Director: Julius Onah
- Writers: Not specified
Buzz and Highlights
This film marks Anthony Mackie’s first solo venture as Captain America. Harrison Ford steps into the role of Thunderbolt Ross, succeeding the late William Hurt. The trailer suggests Ross will be a significant antagonist in the MCU, exciting fans. Esposito’s villainous role and the return of characters from “The Incredible Hulk” add depth and continuity to the MCU storyline.
Production Notes
The film’s journey has seen title changes and reshoots, originally titled “New World Order” before becoming “Brave New World.” These changes have led to significant story adjustments. The addition of Esposito and returning characters like Betty Ross indicates a strong connection to previous MCU narratives, particularly “The Incredible Hulk.”
Closing Credits
“Captain America: Brave New World” is set to hit theaters on February 14, 2025. With reshoots completed and the first trailer unveiled, anticipation is high for Sam Wilson’s next adventure. Stay tuned for more updates as the release date approaches.
