First reactions to Captain America: Brave New World Compare the Marvel movie with Winter Soldier but point out some major problems

On February 12, 2025By Littum

The first reactions to Captain America: Brave New World have fallen and they are pretty mixed on the Marvel Phase 5 movie. Some have called it a return to the form of MCU, while others say that the crew deserves better.

GamesRadar+’s Lauren Milici tweeted: “I liked #captainAricabravenewworld not just bc I think we should put danny ramirez in anything but bc it wasn’t an over-the-top jaunt packed w/ komos-it is a simple heartwarming story of good guys vs gossip Guys like IMO are in the core of what a Marvel movie should be.

Critic Laura Sirikul Wrote: “#CaptainAmericabravenewworld proves that Sam Wilson can lead a #captainAmica movie. Writing and playing are very strong as a political thriller mixed with superhero elements. Although not perfect, it was very engaging and entertaining.”

Program Manager Brandon Davis Was also a fan, tweeting: “#captainamericabravenewworld is flat out. It feels like an MCU -bailiff for shape that goes on with the overall story with an exciting story of its own. It’s pretty non -stop! The villain feels a bit Secondary.

Critic Scott Menzel Writer: “Captain America: Brave New World is a game election for phase 5 of MCU. Mackie hovers past the role of Falcon cementing of himself as the new Captain America. Ford puts its signature grunting and crankiness for great use as thaddeus ross and red hulk.

Others were not so convinced, with freelance critic Cody Dericks Writing: “Good news! If you’ve missed the boring action and ugly visuals of MCU after Enendgame, Captain America: Brave New World is for you. Absolutely one -time, with unintended comic moments and absolutely hollow political comment … at least Harrison Ford is named.

Nerdists Dan Casey Agreed, Tweeting: “Captain America: Brave New World was unfortunately quite disappointing. It is a wood -Partic Hodge Podge of MCU -Plot units from Christmas by collapsing during the strain of its revival. It is not a total washing, but especially Anthony Mackie deserved better.

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#CaptainAmericabravenewworld finds MCU back in fine shape with a winter soldier-y thriller redolent by Manchurian Candidate & Parallax View. Mackie’s future when the new cap shines incredible light! Bonus: You get to hear Harrison Ford say “Adamantium.” pic.twitter.com/grim4x6n2kFebruary 12, 2025

Captain America: Brave New World seems to exist only to wrap loose ends to the incredible hulk and eternals. And by doing so, the plot is about as intricate and boring as it all sounds. This should have been called Captain America: Loose Ends #captainAricabravenewworldFebruary 12, 2025

#CaptainAmericabravenewworld made me feel like I was watching MCU again – and that’s a good thing. Gritty, intense and filled with winter soldier vibes. It’s not without its deficiencies – sometimes follows a little incoherent – but Anthony Mackie owns the shield and Red Hulk is an Empire … pic.twitter.com/jyzkrva4zFebruary 12, 2025

Captain America 4 looks Anthony Mackie fully take on the superhero mantle for the first time after Steve Rogers gave him the shield in Avengers: Endgame. The film sees Sam Wilson caught in the center of an international incident after Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford) is elected president of the United States.

Based on trailers so far, it seems that this will be linked to the introduction of Adamantium to MCU. In addition to Ford and Mackie, the film also plays Danny Ramirez as the new Falcon, Giancarlo Esposito as Sidewinder, bringing Tim Blake Nelson back as a leader.

In a speech with GamesRadar+, Mackie said he was “excited as hell” to finally play Captain America on the big screen. “You have to think about how much work and how much time went into this,” he explained. “They told me I should be Captain America five years ago. So I just carried my time waiting for this moment. But the excitement knows it comes with the idea of Marvel gave me the best role crew they gave me it Best screenplay, they gave me the best crew, they gave me the best director to make the best movie we could make.

Captain America: Brave New World arrives in theaters on February 14. For more about MCU, see our guides for all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows on the way as well as our guide to watching Marvel movies in order.