Brave New World Reviews Shouldn’t Reflect The MCU

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been dealing with a few issues regarding consistency in recent years, and Captain America: Brave New World has only driven that narrative further. The movie hasn’t been the blockbuster hit that Marvel Studios needed it to be, and the critical reception has left a lot to be desired, leading to a high level of panic among fans of the franchise.

Captain America: Brave New World was only released on February 14, 2025, but the film has been met with plenty of negative reviews, which haven’t helped the question marks surrounding Anthony Mackie being in that role. However, the worries that people are starting to have about the MCU’s future aren’t

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Captain America: Brave New World Hasn’t Been A Major Hit For Marvel Studios

Captain America: Brave New World is the first MCU movie of the year to be released, and the fact it hasn’t been a significant hit commercially or critically has concerned people. While the film isn’t being seen as a disaster, it does have a 50% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes, proving that it isn’t one of the greatest MCU films to have been created. Some have felt it was a wasted opportunity, while others believe the film simply wasn’t very exciting, which is something that people demand from an action film such as this.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe Is Filled With Forgettable Movies

Many Marvel fans have claimed that the MCU is finished or is past its best because Captain America: Brave New World didn’t end up being an incredible film. However, it wasn’t helped by the fact that the previous three Captain America movies are among the very best in the entire MCU. Those movies set an extremely high standard, and it has been tough for Marvel to top them with any film, let alone one such as this, where people already have an idea of what will happen in their minds. It hasn’t boosted the excitement surrounding this phase of the MCU or the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday or Avengers: Secret Wars movies, but that doesn’t mean that alarm bells need to start ringing.

Throughout the history of the MCU, there have been films that haven’t lived up to expectations. Whether it was Thor: The Dark World or Iron Man 2, every MCU phase has had movies that have fallen flat and disappointed people. However, that doesn’t mean that the entire MCU is crumbling.

Considering how many films and television shows are created on a yearly basis by Marvel Studios, it’s not a surprise that some end up falling short of what people hope. Captain America: Brave New World might end up in that category when all is said and done, but it isn’t a film that is universally hated, and there were a lot of positive aspects to take away from it. There’s no doubt that Marvel Studios has set a high standard over the years, but movies that fall just short of that shouldn’t make everyone believe the MCU is over.

There’s Still Huge Interest In The Marvel Cinematic Universe

The main worry that people have is that films not being massive successes will lead to interest in the MCU completely dying off, but that’s not going to be the case at all. Captain America: Brave New World was released at a tricky period in the year when people are financially recovering from the festive period, and given it’s essentially a new character as Sam Wilson took over the shield, the same level of buzz wasn’t quite there. That may have been true for a few more recent MCU films, but the interest in the franchise still remains. Deadpool & Wolverine made over $1 billion at the box office globally, and the fact that it was R-rated makes its success even more impressive. That proves that many people are still actively interested in watching Marvel movies, but it’s ultimately down to the story, the marketing, and word of mouth after the film releases.

There’s also a lot of buzz about upcoming Marvel projects such as Thunderbolts* and Daredevil: Born Again. The number of people talking about the trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps shows that audiences are firmly invested in what is coming next. The trailer on YouTube currently boasts a monumental 26 million views, showing that audiences are ready to check out what the movie has to offer when it releases on July 25, 2025. Meanwhile, there’s plenty of excitement about the widely expected arrival of the X-Men into the MCU. They’re recognizable characters who immediately leap off the screen, which will help generate much chatter about the franchise once again. Therefore, the idea that the MCU is in a troubling period just because Captain America: Brave New World wasn’t a massive hit is a huge overreaction.

Captain America: Brave New World

Release Date

February 14, 2025

Director

Julius Onah

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  Anthony Mackie

  Sam Wilson / Captain America

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  Harrison Ford

  Thaddeus ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross / Red Hulk

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  Giancarlo Esposito

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