Captain America returns with Brave New World in February 2025, but this time with an unexpectedly short duration that is causing a lot of talk

What attracts the most attention about the film is not only its promising plot or the return of Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, but its surprising length: one hour and 58 minutes. This makes it the shortest film in the Captain America saga. To put it into perspective, The First Avenger it lasted 124 minutes, The Winter Soldier reached 136 minutes, and Civil war It was extended to 147 minutes. Despite this change in length, it promises to maintain all the action, drama and emotional depth that fans have come to expect from Marvel Studios.

What to expect from Brave New World?

The short but intriguing official summary has already raised expectations: Sam Wilson, now officially Captain America, will face an international crisis after meeting with the new president of the United States, Thaddeus Ross. Played by none other than Harrison Ford, Ross will not only be in the eye of the political storm, but will also appear as Red Hulk, adding a new level of tension to the film.

Along with Mackie and Ford, the cast is a veritable parade of stars, including Danny Ramirez as the new Falcon, Carl Lumbly as Isaiah Bradley and Giancarlo Esposito as Seth Voelker/Sidewinder. We’ll also see familiar faces like Liv Tyler reprising her role as Betty Ross and Tim Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns, aka the Leader.

Director Julius Onah, known for The Cloverfield Paradox Yes Lightwill be at the helm of this long-awaited installment, marking his first collaboration on a project of this magnitude within the MCU.

Why is duration important?

While a film’s length doesn’t always determine its quality, fans are wondering whether 118 minutes will be enough to address the multiple narrative threads promised, especially considering that previous Captain America installments were much longer. However, Marvel has proven this with recent titles, such as The Wonders (105 minutes), less duration does not mean less impact.

Furthermore, a more agile pace could benefit the film, ensuring that every scene is essential and keeping the audience on the edge of their seats.

Sam Wilson takes center stage

Sam Wilson’s leap into becoming the new Captain America It wasn’t easy. Since its debut in The Falcon and the Winter Soldierthis former soldier and ally of Steve Rogers has proven himself more than worthy of the shield. Anthony Mackie He plays a hero full of humanity and determination, who faces not only physical enemies, but also the complex dilemmas of carrying such an iconic symbol. In this new episode we will see how Sam faces a global threat that will test both his ability as a leader and his vision of what it means to be a hero in today’s world.

Unlike Steve Rogerswhose story was deeply intertwined with World War II and personal sacrifice, represents Sam Wilson contemporary challengesfrom political conflicts to representation. This shift in focus not only expands the narrative possibilities of the MCU, but also connects audiences to more current and tangible issues.

The weight of a legacy

This will be Captain America’s first solo film since Anthony Mackie officially took over the role. The character who debuted in the Disney+ series The Falcon and the Winter Soldierwas a symbol of change within the MCU, representing not only the passing of the torch from Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), but also the challenges of redefining the symbol of Captain America in a modern world.

Brave New World will be released in theaters in the United States on February 14, 2025just in time to give fans an exciting Valentine’s Day gift. Although his screen time is shorter, expectations are higher than ever. Will this be the chapter that solidifies Sam Wilson as a Captain America worthy of Steve Rogers’ legacy?