Summary:
- Anthony Mackie stars as Sam Wilson, the MCU’s new Captain America, in 2025’s Captain America: Brave New World.
- Marvel Studios explores Isaiah Bradley’s tragic past in the film, adding a new chapter to his story.
- Recent footage from Captain America: Brave New World reveals a dark storyline for Isaiah Bradley.
Captain America: Brave New World continues the emotional journey of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most tragic supersoldier.
Chris Evans led the iconic Captain America trilogy, hailed as the MCU’s best. Following Evans’ exit, Anthony Mackie took up the shield in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Now, Mackie leads his first MCU film, Captain America: Brave New World, set for 2025. The story sees Sam Wilson navigating a complex relationship with Thunderbolts Ross, now played by Harrison Ford.
New images tease their dynamic and Sam’s updated Captain America suit. Early footage hints at tough times ahead for the troubled super soldier.
Mackie officially leads his own Cap movie alongside Harrison Ford’s Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross in EW’s exclusive first look.
First Footage of Captain America: Brave New World Spells Trouble for Isaiah Bradley
Carl Lumbly will return as Isaiah Bradley in the new Captain America movie after his debut in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Marvel showcased the first footage from Captain America: Brave New World at CinemaCon. Although not available to the public yet, a description suggests Isaiah’s story will become even more heartbreaking.
In one scene, Isaiah is shown firing at the president during an event, echoing Bucky Barnes‘ past as the Winter Soldier.
Understanding the Tragic MCU Story of Isaiah Bradley
The footage from Captain America: Brave New World adds to Bradley’s heartbreaking MCU journey.
In The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, he was overlooked until Sam Wilson intervened.
Instead of recognition, Bradley faced 30 years of imprisonment and experimentation due to the government’s fears.
While Steve Rogers and Sam Wilson were celebrated, Bradley was sidelined and manipulated.
Now, as he finally gets recognition, Bradley is once again controlled, risking his newfound acclaim.
His attempt on the president’s life in Captain America: Brave New World threatens to undo all he’s gained, making his tragic MCU story even more poignant.
