Anthony Mackie & ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ Director Julius Onah Address Urge To Politicize Marvel Pic

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SPOILERS: This post contains details about Captain America: Brave New World Although Captain America: Brave New World has hit theaters during a particularly divisive time for the United States, those behind the MCU sequel would ask fans not to read too much into it.

During Tuesday’s world premiere in Hollywood, star Anthony Mackie and director Julius Onah spoke to Deadline about offering audiences an “escape” with the fourth Captain America film, which sees Mackie’s Sam Wilson achieve the “American Dream” in taking over the shield from Steve Rogers (Chris Evans). “I think the great thing about this movie is, Marvel gave us the best script with the best cast, with the best team, to make the best movie we could.

And I’m proud of it,” said Mackie. “I’m proud of who Sam Wilson has become in this universe, and watching him grow from a guy who just went to take a jog to Captain America is honestly the American Dream.” Onah added, “This is the first big fat movie of 2025.

Telling the story was about creating something that the audience can have a blast with across the world. We’ve got a guy flying around with Vibranium wings against a guy who’s the Red Hulk.