First Reactions To CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD Hit and It's a Mixed Bag

The first reactions have surfaced on social media for Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World, and it as you’ll see, there’s a good mix of different thoughts with some fans and critics loving it, while others… not so much.

This movie did have potential to be great, but in my opinion, it didn’t reach that greatness. I’ll have a full review out later, but for now, you can read through the reactions below.

While some praise the film for its action and performances, others find the story weak. The general overall feeling seems to be that Brave New World is... just okay.

In the film, Sam Wilson faces his toughest challenge yet. After meeting with U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, portrayed by Harrison Ford in his MCU debut, Sam becomes entangled in an international crisis.

Tasked with uncovering the mastermind behind a global conspiracy, Sam must act before the entire world descends into chaos.

The film’s ensemble cast includes Harrison Ford as Red Hulk, Anthony Mackie as Captain America, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Carl Lumbly, Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler, and Tim Blake Nelson.

The movie was directed by Julius Onah and produced by Kevin Feige, and it will hit theaters on February 14, 2025.

Captain America: Brave New World has some fun moments, but overall, it falls flat. Harrison Ford was the best part, but the story never fully grabbed me, and the script felt weak. A shame, I was hoping for a better Marvel movie. pic.twitter.com/MvG64qUKqD

— ＪO ΞＹＰΛＵＲ (@JoeyPaur) February 12, 2025

Kinda disappointed with #CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld

There are some good action moments and Mackie is a charismatic Cap but it’s all over the place thematically, overly complicated and ultimately a little pointless. It just never had anything to suck me in. A bummer. pic.twitter.com/FMA5ca1pg8

— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) February 12, 2025

#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld is definitely not the best Marvel Studios has to offer. It’s somewhere between Thor The Dark World and Captain America Civil War minus all the other heroes. 2.5/5 also the most boring Marvel Post Credits ever. 👎 pic.twitter.com/IKyUd0rPUV

— Will-iam Smith (@bestever23) February 12, 2025

#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld is enjoyable enough, but its grounded, political plot (in MCU terms) becomes overstuffed and suffers from villain bloat. Anthony Mackie brings an authenticity to his role while Danny Ramirez steals every scene he’s in (same with Giancarlo Esposito). pic.twitter.com/KnHxRI7kVt

— Guy At The Movies (@GuyAtTheMovies_) February 12, 2025

There’s tons to enjoy in #CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld. Anthony Mackie is charming and carries the mantle well, and his banter with Danny Ramirez is also great. Some elements of the film are a little thin, but the stuff that worked for me worked well. Great time in @IMAX! pic.twitter.com/zKsNklPrAV

— Adam Hlaváč (@adamhlavac) February 12, 2025

#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld is clunky, anticlimactic, and about as exciting as a rerun. The screenplay gives the characters little to do, the action feels like it’s just checking a box, and Red Hulk? Don’t bother getting hyped. As the 35th film in the MCU, it plays things way… pic.twitter.com/ntyXjoECia

— John Flickinger (@theFLICKpick) February 12, 2025

#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld is fine. You can see the stitches where the rewrites/reshoots are, which leads to missed opportunities and potential. It gets the job done and doesn't overstay its welcome. The middle of the road for #Marvel is still better than most. #CaptainAmerica pic.twitter.com/F5oVjniInO

— Kaitlyn Booth (@katiesmovies) February 12, 2025

#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld both met & exceeded my low expectations.

You can feel the reshoots throughout the film & the main villain was a big miss.

But this is the most cohesive the MCU has felt since 2019. Sam has good chemistry w/ his partners & it can deliver the feels. pic.twitter.com/VPUsNxuXeT

— Sean Chandler (@kirkneverdied) February 12, 2025

My thoughts on #CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld are incredibly mixed. The film stumbles with its narrative, hoping the action will pick up the slack. Often feels more like a rehash, or an overly long set up than it does a Sam Wilson story. But Harrison Ford as Ross was great! pic.twitter.com/B1VyTWj1Lt

— meg. 🖤 (@wondermeg_) February 12, 2025

#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld finds the MCU back in fine form with a Winter Soldier-y thriller redolent of Manchurian Candidate & Parallax View. Mackie’s future as the new Cap shines incredibly bright! Bonus: you get to hear Harrison Ford say “Adamantium.” pic.twitter.com/grIM4x6N2k

— Josh Weiss (@JoshuaHWeiss) February 12, 2025

Marvel is back! Cap is back! Julius Onah's #BraveNewWorld is a more ground-level MCU film that's heavy on action and full of political intrigue. It excels in its Red Hulk and its many hand-to-hand (or hand-to-shield) fight sequences. Love the bromance between Cap and Falcon, too.… pic.twitter.com/Lzp1vJIfVv

— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) February 12, 2025

Captain America: Brave New World is a total wheel-spinner, just clearing some loose ends from a few of the lesser Marvel efforts. Frankly, it should have been part of a season of television. It doesn’t stack up as a film, and I’m usually an easy mark for the MCU.#CaptainAmerica pic.twitter.com/hW5Mvewdac

— Joey Magidson (@JoeyMagidson) February 12, 2025

Anthony Mackie fills Chris Evans' shoes seamlessly as Captain America. No one is more deserving to hold the shield than Sam Wilson.

Harrison Ford takes Thunderbolt Ross up a level and, yes, Red Hulk SMASHES — Angry Hulks are so back!

Unfortunately, between the script,… pic.twitter.com/Vgyco1G7P9

— David Thompson (@daavidthompson) February 12, 2025

Really loved The Incredible Hulk sequel #CaptainAmerica! Oh wait... A film that severely lacks focus & has about as much political insight as a Government 101 class. Sam's story of being the Cap people can aspire to is lost in the mix & only paid lip service. Big TV movie energy. pic.twitter.com/IMM8ED8Hgt

— Griffin Schiller (@griffschiller) February 12, 2025

i've got some really good news for everyone whose two favorite Marvel movies are The Incredible Hulk and The Eternals

— david ehrlich (@davidehrlich) February 12, 2025

#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld is a strong testament to why Sam Wilson was the right choice to carry the shield. Mackie delivers his best performance yet, the action is entertaining, & the story remains engaging. There are a few flaws that hold this back from being GREAT though pic.twitter.com/9H3ASzaDxH

— Zach Pope (@popetheking) February 12, 2025

I used to complain about how Marvel's problem was making movies that were "fun" but nothing more.

Now, I just wish #CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld was remotely fun.

A dour thriller-lite afraid of saying anything. Some sparks of excitement, mostly flat. pic.twitter.com/q9KDzAv3JP

— Alex Leadbeater (@ADLeadbeater) February 12, 2025

I’ve gotta say I was blown away/impressed with #CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld I had very low expectations going in, but they exceeded even my wildest expectations. They delivered a very balanced, fun, and action packed Captain America Film even without Steve Rogers. It has some fun… pic.twitter.com/1re6Gt7Thm

— MOVIEDEATHS (@MOVIEDEATHBLOWS) February 12, 2025

#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld is an enjoyable watch with decent action sequences & some standout moments. However, it didn't quite hit the emotional or narrative highs I was hoping for. Loved Mackie as Cap & I appreciated the more serious tone but it did feel slightly empty. pic.twitter.com/kPJINLnw1G

— Cris Parker (@3CFilmss) February 12, 2025

#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld brought to life the best of the MCU. The action sequences were sharp and the mystery and tension simmering, but by far the greatest triumph of the movie was the heart it allowed its main characters to have and the relationships it built between them. pic.twitter.com/j08qhTAh4v

— Rotem Rusak (@Moondancer1626) February 12, 2025

#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld got that political thriller vibe going on, and there's definitely a hint of 90s nostalgia in there too. Action scenes are HUGE, and Sam as Cap is perfectly done! It left me feeling hopeful and excited for the future of the MCU. LFG. pic.twitter.com/RzPnAxuWIv

— 🔸 Juan (box office expert) #ANORANation (@clubfeige) February 12, 2025

CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD: looks like Marvel got that Netflix memo about characters having to say everything they do so an inattentive audience can keep up. Extreme Disney+ series energy

— Hoai-Tran Bui (@htranbui) February 12, 2025

#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld brings an exciting idea for the future of the MCU under Sam Wilson as leader. A pretty solid Cap meets Hulk film but where it shines is in @AnthonyMackie and @DannyRamirez's performances. Harrison Ford is having so much fun and I had fun with him pic.twitter.com/cE6zv0uo6j

— Rachel Leishman (@RachelLeishman) February 12, 2025

CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD was…kinda awesome?

Flawed fun, to be sure — part WINTER SOLDIER lite, part quasi-sequel to INCREDIBLE HULK.

It (mostly) looks great and, despite a script in need of polishing, felt like classic Marvel fun.

Game changer? No.

A blast? Sure. pic.twitter.com/OxNgstFP3w

— Jake Hamilton (@JakesTakes) February 12, 2025

#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld was grounded, entertaining, and to the point. Solid action & mild surprises. Red Hulk 👌🏿Felt like it pulled A LOT of political punches. Hard to tell whether the marketing showed too much or if the movie didn't have much else to offer. 🤔 It was… pic.twitter.com/EYD354D5E3

— Emmanuel (E-Man) Noisette (@EmansReviews) February 12, 2025

#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld proves Anthony Mackie has RIGHTFULLY EARNED the role of Captain America. He puts it all in as Sam Wilson and his chemistry with Danny Ramirez is great! Harrison Ford as President Ross/Red Hulk is charming and the action really rocks when it happens. pic.twitter.com/ktwngfnII6

— Chris Gallardo 🌊 (@chrisagwrites) February 12, 2025

CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD seems to only exist to wrap up loose ends to The Incredible Hulk and Eternals. And in doing so the plot is about as convoluted and dull as that all sounds. This should have been called Captain America: Loose Ends #CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld

— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) February 12, 2025