Captain America: Brave New World Now Streaming: How to Watch the Marvel Hit at Home
The highly anticipated Marvel film, Captain America: Brave New World, is now available to stream from home, just two months after its theatrical debut. The movie, which is the fourth installment in the MCU’s Captain America franchise, stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, who officially takes up the mantle of Captain America following Chris Evans’ retirement from the role.
According to a report by Forbes, Captain America: Brave New World continues Sam’s story after his evolution in the 2021 Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. The film’s synopsis reads: "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 boasts an impressive cast, including Harrison Ford as President Thaddeus Ross (aka the Red Hulk), Danny Ramirez as the new Falcon, Shira Haas as Sabra, Xosha Roquemore as Leila Taylor, and Giancarlo Esposito as the Sidewinder. Returning MCU characters include Carl Lumbly as Isaiah Bradley, Liv Tyler as Betty Ross, and Tim Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns.
At the box office, Captain America: Brave New World has grossed $413.67 million globally, with $199.91 million domestically and $213.76 million internationally. According to Cosmic Book News, this makes it the fourth lowest-grossing film in the MCU. Despite this, the film has received a 79% approval rating from over 10,000 verified audience ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, although it holds a 48% critic score based on 334 reviews.
How to Watch Captain America: Brave New World at Home
As reported by Forbes, Captain America: Brave New World is currently available to stream on various video-on-demand platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Fandango At Home. Viewers can purchase the film for $24.99 or rent it for $19.99. For rentals, there is a 30-day window to start watching the video and 48 hours to finish once started.
When Will Captain America: Brave New World Be Streaming on Disney+?
As a Marvel film, Captain America: Brave New World will eventually stream on Disney+, although an official release date has not been announced. Based on previous release patterns, the film is expected to hit the platform around May 2025, about three months after its theatrical debut.
In comparison, Marvel’s other blockbuster sequel Deadpool & Wolverine was released on Disney+ on November 12, 2024, approximately three months and 17 days after its premiere. Similarly, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 both had 60-day exclusive theatrical release windows and arrived on Disney+ exactly three months later.
How to Watch the Captain America Movies and TV Shows in Order
Before watching Captain America: Brave New World, viewers may want to revisit Marvel’s Captain America movies and shows, especially those that highlight Sam Wilson’s journey from the Falcon to Captain America. Forbes provides a comprehensive guide on how to watch every Captain America movie and show in order:
- Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) – Disney+
- The Avengers (2012) – Disney+
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) – Disney+
- Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) – Disney+
- Captain America: Civil War (2016) – Disney+
- Avengers: Infinity War (2018) – Disney+
- Avengers: Endgame (2019) – Disney+
- The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021 – TV Series) – Disney+
- Captain America: Brave New World (2025) – Prime Video, Apple TV+
By following this guide, viewers can enjoy the Captain America franchise in chronological order and prepare for the latest installment, Captain America: Brave New World.
