In an exciting development for Marvel fans, *Captain America: Brave New World* is set to make history as the shortest film in the Captain America series within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). AMC Theatres has confirmed that the runtime of *Brave New World* is a brisk one hour and 58 minutes, marking it as one of the few MCU movies to clock in under two hours. This makes it the seventh shortest film out of the 35 in the MCU, a significant deviation from the longer runtimes seen in the previous Captain America films, all of which surpassed the two-hour mark.
Historically, the MCU's shorter films have been found in Phase 1 and Phase 2, but recent entries like 2022's *The Marvels*, which runs at one hour and 45 minutes, have continued this trend. Other brief MCU films include *The Incredible Hulk*, *Thor: The Dark World*, *Thor*, *Doctor Strange*, and *Ant-Man*. Interestingly, *Ant-Man and The Wasp* shares the same runtime as *Brave New World* at one hour and 58 minutes. On the opposite end of the spectrum, *Avengers: Endgame* stands as the longest MCU film with a runtime of three hours and one minute, followed by *Black Panther: Wakanda Forever*, *Eternals*, and *Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3*.
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As *Brave New World* gears up for its release on February 14, it's worth noting that the film has undergone several rewrites and reshoots, including scenes involving WWE star Seth Rollins. However, the impact of these changes on the film's runtime remains unclear. This upcoming installment marks a significant shift, being the first Captain America film since Chris Evans' Steve Rogers retired, and now featuring Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson stepping into the iconic role. Mackie has emphasized that the movie will uphold the series' tradition of delivering a grounded, espionage-driven narrative.
Adding to the excitement, *Brave New World* will introduce deep-cut characters from Marvel lore, fulfilling a tease from the second MCU film, *The Incredible Hulk*, with the introduction of The Leader, and featuring the Red Hulk. This blend of new and familiar elements promises to keep fans eagerly anticipating the next chapter in the Captain America saga.
