'Captain America: Brave New World' Finally Throws Its Shield Toward Disney+

Get ready to enter a new world in the MCU — at home. Disney and Marvel Studios have announced thatCaptain America: Brave New Worldwill begin airing on their flagship streaming service, Disney+,beginning on May 28. The film, starringAnthony Mackieas the titular Captain America, delves into the new Cap ahead of upcoming MCU films, and now audiences can view the Avenger’s story at home.

The announcement, made by Disney+ on its social media channels, confirms thatBrave New Worldwill finally be available in an alternate format for at-home viewers; the reveal of the streaming date comes the same day thatBrave New Worldwill become available to purchase on 4K Blu-ray and DVD release. The film was alsomade available for digital purchaselast month, but putting it on streaming gives people another way to view the film without an additional cost.

It is unsurprising that the film would be made available on Disney+ soon after its digital and physical release options.Brave New World,the first MCU film to drop in 2025, received mixed reviews; while some lauded the performances of Mackie and co-starHarrison Ford,others felt that the film was a lackluster addition to the Marvel universe. It also underwhelmed at the box office, though it still brought in aglobal total of $415 million.

‘Brave New World’ Shows off Mackie as Captain America

Brave New World,a direct sequel to the Disney+ seriesFalcon and the Winter Soldier, shows off Sam Wilson (Mackie) as he transitions from being the Falcon to the titular Captain America, taking over the mantle from Steve Rogers in prior films. As he learns to use his new role for continued good, Wilson gets caught up in a plot involving President Thaddeus Ross (Ford) that threatens to destroy the global order — all while Ross holds aRed Hulk-sizedsecret. The film also starsDanny Ramirezas the new Falcon alongsideShira Haas, Carl Lumbly,Giancarlo Esposito,andTim Blake Nelson.

It is known that we will be getting more Sam Wilson, as Mackie is confirmed to be reprising his role in the upcomingAvengers: Doomsday(and likely its sequel,Avengers: Secret Wars).Brave New Worldwas directed byJulius Onahfrom a script he wrote withRob Edwards, Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musso,andPeter Glanz. The movie was produced by Marvel Studios PresidentKevin FeigealongsideNate Moore.