"Captain America: Brave New World Among Shortest MCU Films"

Captain America: Brave New World marks a unique chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as it not only stands as the shortest film in the Captain America series but also ranks among the briefest in the entire MCU catalog. AMC Theatres disclosed that the runtime for Brave New World is a concise one hour and 58 minutes, positioning it as one of the rare MCU movies to clock in under two hours and the seventh shortest out of the 35 films released to date. This is a notable departure from the previous Captain America entries, which all exceeded the two-hour mark.

Historically, the MCU's shorter films have predominantly been from its earlier phases, Phases 1 and 2. However, recent releases have also seen shorter runtimes, with 2022's The Marvels leading the pack at a brisk one hour and 45 minutes. Other notably concise films include The Incredible Hulk, Thor: The Dark World, Thor, Doctor Strange, and Ant-Man.

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Brave New World shares its runtime with Ant-Man and The Wasp, also at one hour and 58 minutes. In contrast, the longest MCU film to date is Avengers: Endgame, which runs for three hours and one minute, followed by Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Eternals, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

As the release date of February 14 approaches, anticipation builds for Brave New World. Despite reports of extensive rewrites and reshoots, including scenes involving WWE star Seth Rollins, the exact impact on the film's runtime remains undisclosed.

This film introduces a new era for the Captain America franchise, featuring Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson stepping into the iconic role following Chris Evans' Steve Rogers' retirement. Mackie has assured fans that Brave New World will uphold the series' tradition of delivering a grounded, espionage-driven narrative.

Moreover, the movie promises to delve into lesser-known corners of the Marvel universe, bringing to life characters like The Leader, a tease from the second MCU film, The Incredible Hulk, and introducing Red Hulk, adding depth and excitement to the MCU's expansive lore.