Captain America: Brave New World Faces Mixed Reviews

Captain America: Brave New World, directed by Julius Onah, marks Anthony Mackie's debut as the titular character and has faced criticism for its overstuffed narrative and underutilization of key characters. Despite opening with $100 million over the long Valentine’s Day weekend, the film suffered a steep 68% drop in its second weekend, reaching $289 million globally with strong international performance but lagging behind previous Captain America films. Critically, it has received some of the worst reviews in the MCU's history, with a B- CinemaScore. The narrative attempts to balance grounded storytelling with hints at larger multiverse themes, as seen in the end-credits scene featuring The Leader's ominous prediction. Additionally, the film includes notable appearances and cameos from MCU veterans like Liv Tyler and Sebastian Stan, contributing to its homage to past Marvel narratives.