# Marvel Studios Reveals Fresh Trailers for *Captain America: Brave New World* and *Thunderbolts*
Marvel Studios is broadening its cinematic universe with exhilarating new releases, treating fans to an electrifying weekend during the inaugural Brazil D23 fan event. The studio unveiled a full-length trailer for *Captain America: Brave New World*, showcasing Anthony Mackie’s debut as the new Captain America. In addition, a sneak peek at the forthcoming *Thunderbolts* film was shared, hinting at what lies ahead for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
## *Captain America: Brave New World* – A Fresh Chapter for the Shield
*Captain America: Brave New World* marks the fifth installment in the MCU’s Phase Five and is helmed by Julius Onah, recognized for *The Cloverfield Paradox*. This film takes cues from the 2021 Disney+ series *The Falcon and the Winter Soldier* (F&WS) and the 2008 movie *The Incredible Hulk*. The storyline follows Sam Wilson, portrayed by Anthony Mackie, as he steps into the role of Captain America following the events of *F&WS*.
The official synopsis indicates that Sam becomes embroiled in an international crisis after meeting the newly elected US President, Thaddeus Ross, played by Harrison Ford in his MCU debut. Sam must unravel the truth behind a worldwide conspiracy before its architect throws the globe into upheaval.
The film features a host of returning characters from previous MCU entries, such as Liv Tyler as Betty Ross and Tim Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns, both reprising their parts from *The Incredible Hulk*. Carl Lumbley returns as Isaiah Bradley, a veteran of the Korean War who underwent the Super Soldier Serum and faced years of experimentation. His complicated ties to the Captain America legacy enrich the storyline.
New faces in the cast include Rosa Salazar as Rachel Leighton, Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres, and Shira Haas as Ruth Bat-Seraph. Giancarlo Esposito also joins as Sidewinder, a comic book villain skilled in teleportation who leads the Serpent Society.
### The Rise of the Red Hulk
The initial teaser for *Brave New World* was released in July 2024, generating excitement over the appearance of Red Hulk, Thaddeus Ross’s alter ego. An exclusive excerpt displayed at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) highlighted a White House gathering where Ross showcases a cache of adamantium, a precious and rare material unearthed after a “celestial mass” appeared in the Indian Ocean.
The new trailer kicks off with Sam visiting Isaiah Bradley in prison, where Isaiah cautions him to tread carefully as he delves into a terrorist event involving five shooters. The footage suggests a more intricate conspiracy, with Sam receiving an enigmatic phone call inquiring, “Do you ever ponder who’s controlling whom?” The trailer culminates in an intense confrontation between Sam and Ross, who has fully morphed into Red Hulk.
*Captain America: Brave New World* is slated for release on February 14, 2025, and is poised to be a crucial episode in the MCU’s Phase Five.
## *Thunderbolts* – A Coalition of Antiheroes
Marvel’s *Thunderbolts* is another eagerly awaited film in Phase Five, set to premiere on May 2, 2025. Directed by Jake Schreier, the movie assembles a band of antiheroes and outcasts, many of whom were first seen in *Black Widow* (2021) and *The Falcon and the Winter Soldier*.
The ensemble features Wyatt Russell as US Agent (John Walker), Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes (Winter Soldier), David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov (Red Guardian), Hannah John-Kamen as Ava Starr (Ghost), Olga Kurylenko as Antonia Dreykov (Taskmaster), and Lewis Pullman as Bob (The Sentry).
The *Thunderbolts* represent a grimmer, more morally gray iteration of the Avengers, enlisted by Valentina for her own agenda. The film delves into the interactions of this unconventional group as they confront their personal struggles while embarking on perilous missions.
### A Teaser of *Thunderbolts*
An expanded teaser for *Thunderbolts* was presented at SDCC 2024, showcasing a comedic and action-filled reunion between Yelena and Alexei. Both characters are grappling with their own challenges but are quickly recruited by Valentina to assemble her new band of antiheroes.
The latest trailer, unveiled at the Brazil D23 event, depicts the team in action. In one segment, Yelena takes aim at a military convoy while Bucky Barnes navigates the debris on a motorcycle. Alexei, ever the admirer, can’t resist expressing his admiration for Bucky.
