Anthony Mackie Steps Up as Captain America in First Teaser for ‘Captain America: Brave New World’

Marvel fans have been eagerly anticipating the next chapter in the Captain America saga, and the first teaser for “Captain America: Brave New World” has finally arrived. The trailer offers a thrilling glimpse of Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson embracing the mantle of Captain America.

The teaser opens with an intriguing scene featuring Sam Wilson meeting President Thaddeus Ross, now portrayed by Harrison Ford following William Hurt’s passing in 2022. In this meeting, Ross, who has a contentious history with the Avengers, suggests making Captain America an official military role. Sam’s apprehension is palpable, especially as his friend, retired super-soldier Isaiah Bradley (played by Carl Lumbly), is implicated in an apparent assassination attempt on Ross.

While the trailer is light on plot details, it compensates with high-octane action sequences and a dramatic warning from President Ross: “You may be Captain America, but you’re not Steve Rogers.” This sets the tone for a movie that promises to explore the complexities of Sam Wilson’s new role.

Fan reactions on social media have been swift and varied. Despite initial skepticism, the teaser has generated a wave of excitement. One X user commented, “Ford actually trying, Sam with multiple suits, Red Hulk…. This could be very good or very bad.” Another fan expressed enthusiasm for the new direction, saying, “This new era of Marvel I feel it’s about to be more aggressive, more dark, and higher stakes! I’m here!” A third added, “Ngl they kinda fucking cooked. I’m interested.”

“Captain America: Brave New World” is set to hit theaters on February 14, 2025. Fans can watch the teaser below and start counting down the days until the next epic Marvel adventure.