“Captain America: Brave New World” Sets Record as Shortest Film in Marvel Cinematic Universe

by Sylvia January 15, 2025

Captain America: Brave New World is one of the shortest films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With a runtime of one hour and 58 minutes, it falls under the two-hour mark, making it one of the few MCU films to do so. The previous three Captain America films were all over two hours long. While most shorter films are from earlier phases of the MCU, a few recent outliers like The Marvels and The Incredible Hulk also have shorter runtimes. Brave New World will be released alongside Ant-Man and The Wasp, which also has a runtime of one hour and 58 minutes. The longest MCU film is Avengers: Endgame at three hours and one minute. Brave New World, set to release on February 14, has faced some rewrites and reshoots, but it is unknown how this has affected its runtime. The film stars Anthony Mackie as the new Captain America and incorporates lesser-known characters from Marvel lore.

“Captain America: Brave New World” Sets Record as Shortest Film in Marvel Cinematic Universe

– Captain America: Brave New World is the shortest Captain America film and one of the shortest films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with a runtime of one hour and 58 minutes.
– It is one of the few MCU films to come in under two hours, alongside The Marvels and Ant-Man and The Wasp.
– The film follows Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson as the titular character, continuing the grounded and espionage elements of the Captain America series, and introducing deep cut characters from Marvel lore such as The Leader and Red Hulk.

Captain America: Brave New World, the upcoming film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), is breaking records in terms of its runtime. Not only is it the shortest Captain America film in MCU history, but it is also one of the shortest films in the entire MCU catalog. AMC Theatres recently revealed that Brave New World will run for one hour and 58 minutes, making it one of the few MCU films to come in under the two-hour mark. In fact, it is the seventh shortest film out of the 35 movies released so far.

While most of the shorter films in the MCU are from Phase 1 and Phase 2, a few outliers have emerged more recently. The current record holder for the shortest MCU film is 2022’s The Marvels, with a runtime of one hour and 45 minutes. Other shorter films include The Incredible Hulk, Thor: The Dark World, Thor, Doctor Strange, and Ant-Man.

Brave New World will be released alongside Ant-Man and The Wasp, which also has a runtime of one hour and 58 minutes. For comparison, the longest MCU film is Avengers: Endgame, which clocks in at three hours and one minute. Other lengthy films include Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Eternals, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

Despite its shorter runtime, Brave New World has had its fair share of challenges during production. There have been reports of numerous rewrites and reshoots, including scenes involving WWE star Seth Rollins. It remains unclear how these changes have affected the overall length of the film.

This movie marks a significant transition for the Captain America franchise, as it is the first film following the retirement of Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers. Instead, Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson takes on the mantle of Captain America. Fans can expect the film to continue the grounded and espionage-driven storytelling that the series is known for. Additionally, Brave New World will introduce some lesser-known characters from Marvel lore, including The Leader, who was teased in the second ever MCU film, The Incredible Hulk. Red Hulk will also make an appearance.

As the release date of February 14 approaches, fans eagerly anticipate the arrival of Brave New World. Despite its shorter runtime, the film aims to deliver an action-packed adventure and carry on the legacy of the Captain America series. So, mark your calendars and get ready to witness the next chapter in the Captain America saga.