Captain America: Brave New World 4 Facts You Need to Know About the New Marvel Studios Movie Coming to Cinemas on February 13
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There's a new Captain America in the room. On February 13, CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD hits theaters , the new Marvel Studios film that marks the return of Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), after the events of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier series . available exclusively on Disney+. Now, Captain America is ready to take up the shield and face his biggest mission yet: uncovering what’s behind a new global conspiracy of unimaginable proportions.
In the countdown to the premiere, here are four tips to help you arrive at the cinema prepared.
THE SHIELD IS IN GOOD HANDS
The character of Sam Wilson, also known as Falcon, made his MCU debut in the 2014 film THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER (available exclusively on Disney+). Later, in the final scenes of the 2019 film AVENGERS: ENDGAME (available exclusively on Disney+), Marvel fans witnessed a memorable moment: an elderly Steve Rogers hands over Captain America’s iconic shield to a young Wilson, who is somewhat reluctant to continue that valuable legacy.
The 2021 series THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER picks up six months after the events of AVENGERS: ENDGAME and finds Wilson going head-to-head with Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier as he sets out to prove himself in the new role Steve Rogers has ceremoniously bestowed upon him. Finally, Wilson officially takes on the Captain America legacy. Now in the new film , the bar is set even higher, but there’s no doubt the shield is in the right hands.
LEGENDARY ACTOR HARRISON FORD ARRIVES AT THE MCU WITH A GRAND ENTRANCE
In the new film, Wilson’s path crosses with that of newly appointed U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, played by legendary actor Harrison Ford. This big addition to the MCU was revealed in the film’s trailer and is further explored in new bonus content featuring the cast and executive producer Kevin Feige. “ It was really interesting to see how he sculpted a character in such a big world. It was an invaluable lesson ,” Mackie said in the video, referring to Ford’s involvement.
THE POWER OF AN UNRIVALED CAST IN A UNIVERSE THAT CONTINUES TO EXPAND
The MCU continues its ongoing expansion with characters played by a cast that shines in this new installment. The cast, made up of Danny Ramírez, Shira Haas, Carl Lumbly, Xosha Roquemore, Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler and Tim Blake Nelson, brings to life new and old characters that further enrich the universe of the franchise with greater depth in their stories.
THE FILM BRINGS EVERYTHING FANS LOVE ABOUT MARVEL
As Mackie notes in the bonus content , audiences will especially enjoy this “old-school Marvel” story. With a strong action-packed feel, plenty of political intrigue and charismatic characters, CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD brings everything fans love about Marvel…and more.
CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD opens in theaters February 13.
OFFICIAL SYNOPSIS:
After meeting with newly elected President of the United States Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international conflict. He must uncover the reason for a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind behind it throws the entire world into chaos.
CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD stars Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Carl Lumbly, Xosha Roquemore, with Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson and 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. The screenplay is by Rob Edwards, Malcolm Spellman & Dalan Musson and Julius Onah & Peter Glanz. The story is by Rob Edwards, co-written by Malcolm Spellman & Dalan Musson.