Captain America: Brave New World Early Reactions Mixed As Post-Credit Scene Leaks Online

Following the premiere we have some mixed Captain America: Brave New World early reactions and the post-credit scene leaks online. Now of course we won’t be sharing that post-credit leak, or linking to it in anyway. However, I will talk about it in a small spoiler marked section below. I will also say, even watching it won’t spoil the movie in anyway whatsoever.

First though, lets look at some of the social media early reactions. Now, we often share these for the big franchise movies. Regular readers will therefore be aware that early reactions don’t always match up to the actual reviews we get once embargo lifts. Normally we find early reactions overly positive, just because of the folks studio invite to these premieres. Reactions to this movie are mixed, which either means it’s terrible, or the early reactions are more reflective of the actual film this time around.

This is just a handful of selections, hundreds more can be found on social media.

Washington Post reporter Herb Scribner seemed happy.

I only saw 30 minutes of #CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld so here are some thoughts:

Absolute blast. All-in on the story. It just checked so many boxes for me.

Felt like an MCU movie where other projects actually matter again. Lots of cohesion.

Mackie rocks, Ford is great. pic.twitter.com/pl6828092T

— Herb Scribner (@HerbScribner) February 12, 2025

It didn’t quite work for film critic Cris Parker,

#CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld is an enjoyable watch with decent action sequences & some standout moments. However, it didn't quite hit the emotional or narrative highs I was hoping for. Loved Mackie as Cap & I appreciated the more serious tone but it did feel slightly empty. pic.twitter.com/kPJINLnw1G

— Cris Parker (@3CFilmss) February 12, 2025

This is a trend that seems to follow as you’ll see. Some folks really liked it, some were lukewarm, but rarely anything particularly negative, so far.

There’s tons to enjoy in #CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld. Anthony Mackie is charming and carries the mantle well, and his banter with Danny Ramirez is also great. Some elements of the film are a little thin, but the stuff that worked for me worked well. Great time in @IMAX! pic.twitter.com/zKsNklPrAV

— Adam Hlaváč (@adamhlavac) February 12, 2025

MCU_Direct gave it a full review,

Anthony Mackie fills Chris Evans’ shoes seamlessly as Captain America. No one is more deserving to hold the shield than Sam Wilson.

Harrison Ford takes Thunderbolt Ross up a level and, yes, Red Hulk SMASHES — Angry Hulks are so back!

Unfortunately, between the script, structure, and half-baked side characters, #CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld struggles to soar as high as I’d hoped.
@MCU_Direct

7.1/10

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Here’s a very positive one from Fandango‘s Erik Davis,

Marvel is back! Cap is back! Julius Onah's #BraveNewWorld is a more ground-level MCU film that's heavy on action and full of political intrigue. It excels in its Red Hulk and its many hand-to-hand (or hand-to-shield) fight sequences. Love the bromance between Cap and Falcon, too.… pic.twitter.com/Lzp1vJIfVv

— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) February 12, 2025

The part you can’t read above in full,

‘Love the bromance between Cap and Falcon, too.’

‘In many ways it plays like a sequel to 2008’s #TheIncredibleHulk, but from the perspective of Thaddeus Ross. I liked Harrison Ford’s version of the character – this is a “Thunderbolt” Ross at the top of his game, yet slowly unraveling as his complicated past – with Cap, with the Avengers, with Hulk – catches up to him. Maybe rewatch that film before this one.’

‘It’s great to see Cap back in action. I can watch him sling that shield all day. This definitely feels like the beginning of the next chapter for #CaptainAmerica, with the film laying groundwork for what’s to come in the MCU – both later this year and beyond.’

Negative Takes

Now for some of the more negative reactions, which were more of struggle to come across.

Really loved The Incredible Hulk sequel #CaptainAmerica! Oh wait… A film that severely lacks focus & has about as much political insight as a Government 101 class. Sam's story of being the Cap people can aspire to is lost in the mix & only paid lip service. Big TV movie energy. pic.twitter.com/IMM8ED8Hgt

— Griffin Schiller (@griffschiller) February 12, 2025

My thoughts on #CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld are incredibly mixed. The film stumbles with its narrative, hoping the action will pick up the slack. Often feels more like a rehash, or an overly long set up than it does a Sam Wilson story. But Harrison Ford as Ross was great! pic.twitter.com/B1VyTWj1Lt

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