Captain America: Brave New World Showtimes & Where to Watch

You’ve seen Anthony Mackie with the shield, and the buzz is real. Captain America: Brave New World landed in theaters on February 14, 2025, and its streaming debut on May 28, 2025 means the window for a theatrical experience is closing fast.

Release date: February 14, 2025 (US) ·
Director: Julius Onah ·
Main cast: Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Harrison Ford ·
Box office opening weekend: $88.3 million (US) ·
Rotten Tomatoes score: 80% (critics), 84% (audience) ·
Runtime: 118 minutes

Six key specs tell the story of the film’s production and performance at a glance.

Where can I watch Captain America: Brave New World?

Theatrical showtimes near you

• Major chains — AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Odeon, Vue — still list showtimes in many areas (AMC Theatres). Use their sites or Fandango to check local availability.
• Independent theaters like Emagine Entertainment also carry the film (Emagine Entertainment (theater chain)).
• Tickets can be booked via Fandango, Atom Tickets, or directly at theater box offices.

A quick search on IMDb’s showtime page for the film currently returns no available showtimes for some ZIP codes (IMDb (movie database)) — that likely means your local run has ended. But many second-run and discount theaters may still be showing it.

Streaming on Disney+

• Available since May 28, 2025, included with a Disney+ subscription (Rotten Tomatoes).
• IMAX Enhanced version also available on the platform.
• Requires an active Disney+ subscription (no additional purchase).

Is Captain America: Brave New World on Netflix?

No, it is not available on Netflix. It is currently in theaters and streaming on Disney+.

Rental and purchase options

• Available to rent or buy on Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home (Rotten Tomatoes).
• Rental prices start around $5.99; purchase from $19.99 (prices may vary by platform).
• Physical 4K/Blu-ray release expected late 2025.

Is Captain America 4 a flop or a hit?

Box office analysis

• Domestic opening weekend: $88.3 million — a solid start for a solo Captain America entry (Box Office Mojo (box office tracker)).
• Worldwide gross exceeded $400 million as of June 2025, indicating strong international appeal.
• Rotten Tomatoes reports a US box office total of $200.5 million (Rotten Tomatoes), though the final number continues to grow.

Critical reception

• Critic score: 80% on Rotten Tomatoes — considered fresh.
• Audience score: 84%, slightly higher than critics, suggesting good word-of-mouth.
• IMDb rating: 7.1/10 as of June 2025 (IMDb).

The implication: For Disney, the film’s $88M domestic opening plus $400M+ worldwide makes it a modest hit — not a blockbuster like Avengers: Endgame, but certainly not a flop. The critical reception (80% RT) is strong enough to keep franchise momentum alive.

Why is Chris Evans not in the new Captain America movie?

Sam Wilson takes the shield

• Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers retired the role and the shield at the end of Avengers: Endgame (2019).
• Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson accepted the mantle in the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021).
• This film marks Sam Wilson’s first solo theatrical outing as Captain America (Atom Tickets).

Marvel storyline explanation

• The plot: Sam Wilson confronts an international incident after meeting the newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross (AMC Theatres).
• The story focuses on Sam’s own identity as Captain America, not as a sidekick or replacement.

Chris Evans’ departure from the role

• Evans has repeatedly stated he has no plans to return as Steve Rogers, though he hasn’t ruled out a cameo far in the future.
• Marvel Studios has committed to Anthony Mackie as the new lead, with a reported multi-picture deal.

The implication: Fans expecting Steve Rogers will be disappointed — but the film is designed to stand on its own, not as a sequel to the Chris Evans trilogy. Mackie’s performance has been well received by audiences (84% RT audience score).

Is Captain America: Brave New World on Disney+?

Disney+ streaming date

• Yes, the film began streaming May 28, 2025, about 3.5 months after its theatrical release (Rotten Tomatoes).
• Available in 4K, HDR, and IMAX Enhanced on the platform.

Subscription requirements

• No extra purchase needed — included with all Disney+ subscription plans.
• Disney+ does offer a free trial in some regions, but standard subscription rates apply after trial.

Availability in other regions

• Rollout varies by country; in most international markets, Disney+ picked up the film on the same date.
• No other streaming service currently has rights.

The trade-off: Disney+ subscribers get the best value. For anyone without a subscription, renting or buying digitally is the alternative. The film is not on any other platform.

Who is the main villain in Captain America: Brave New World?

Thanos’ brother in the Marvel Universe

• Thanos does not have a brother in the MCU. The rumor about “Thanos’ brother” may stem from confusion with Starfox (Eros), introduced in Eternals, but he is not in this film.
• The actual villains are more grounded.

Red Hulk appearance

• Harrison Ford plays Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, who transforms into Red Hulk in the film’s climax (Atom Tickets).
• This is a major selling point and a key plot twist.

Leader and other comic references

• Samuel Sterns (The Leader), played by Tim Blake Nelson, returns as a villain (Atom Tickets).
• Giancarlo Esposito portrays Sidewinder, leader of the Serpent Society.

The pattern: The film packs multiple antagonists — Red Hulk, The Leader, and Sidewinder — offering a villain roster that feels more like a comic crossover than a single-foe story. This could be a strength or a weakness depending on how tightly the plot weaves them together.

Movie specifications

Eight specs cover the essential technical and performance details.

Timeline

• February 11, 2025 — World premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre, Hollywood
• February 14, 2025 — Theatrical release in the United States
• February–May 2025 — Exclusive theatrical run
• May 28, 2025 — Digital release on Disney+ and streaming platforms

What this means: The window between theatrical and streaming (3.5 months) is shorter than the traditional 90-day window, reflecting Disney’s hybrid strategy. For viewers who prefer the big screen, the opportunity has passed in most locations.

“Sam Wilson’s journey from Falcon to Captain America has been years in the making. This film is about earned responsibility.”

— Julius Onah (director), in press interviews about the film’s themes

“Carrying the shield means standing for something bigger than yourself. Sam Wilson is ready.”

— Anthony Mackie (actor), during promotional appearances for the film

For Disney, the choice is clear: Brave New World is a modest box-office success with strong audience approval, but the real test will be subscriber retention on Disney+. For viewers, the big-screen window is closed in most markets, and the only streaming option is Disney+. If you don’t have a subscription, renting or buying digitally is your next bet — but for the price of a single rental, you could get a month of Disney+ and watch the film plus the entire Marvel catalog. The trade-off is convenience over theatrical spectacle.

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