Sam Wilson takes on the mantle as Captain America

CEBU, Philippines — This Valentine’s season, romance isn’t the only thing in the air. Get ready for action-packed adventures and powerful new heroes in Marvel Studios’ “Captain America: Brave New World.” Opening next week, February 12, this film reintroduces Sam Wilson, played by Anthony Mackie, as the new Captain America. With fresh challenges ahead and a host of new characters, the stakes have never been higher.

Kevin Feige, Marvel Studios president and one of the movie’s producers, puts it perfectly: “In ‘Captain America: Brave New World’, Sam Wilson is Captain America, and he has made the decision to unabashedly become Captain America. But what does it mean to be Captain America when you’re not a super soldier, which we definitely know Sam Wilson is not, and in a world where the Avengers are not currently active?”

“Brave New World” stays true to the franchise’s legacy while embracing a bold, contemporary vision. Director Julius Onah and his team crafted a grounded, immersive world where every battle feels real and every moment hits hard. “Julius wanted the aesthetic to be very specific and feel like it was something that could be happening now,” shares production designer Ramsey Avery.

Sam Wilson isn’t facing this fight alone. The film brings back familiar allies and formidable foes –Joaquin Torres (Danny Ramirez) steps up as the new Falcon, President Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford) exerts his political power, and Samuel Sterns, aka The Leader (Tim Blake Nelson), returns with his brilliant but dangerous mind. Meanwhile, new forces shake up the MCU, including Ruth Bat (Shira Haas), a former Black Widow on a mission; Red Hulk, an unstoppable force of raw power; and The Serpent, a mysterious new villain.

Mackie is eager for audiences to see Sam Wilson fully step into his role as Captain America. Reflecting on the difference between Sam and Steve Rogers, he explains, “Steve was a superhero. Steve had a body that couldn’t break and a system that couldn’t break down, but Sam is just a regular guy trying to save the day. So, he has to use not only his wits and charm but also his humanity and dignity.”

As the first Marvel film of 2025, “Brave New World” kicks off an exhilarating new chapter in the MCU, delivering heart-pounding action and unforgettable moments on the big screen.

After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.

The film also stars Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Carl Lumbly, Xosha Roquemore, with Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson, and Harrison Ford.