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Captain America: Brave New World Already Sets a Record for the Franchise (And It’s Surprising)

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The upcoming Captain America sequel 'Brave New World' sets a surprising franchise record with its trim 118-minute runtime, signaling a more streamlined storytelling approach.
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  • At 118 minutes, 'Brave New World' is the shortest Captain America film to date, compared to previous entries ranging from 124-147 minutes, indicating Marvel's desire to dive straight into the action.
  • The film will see Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) taking on the mantle of Captain America, with newly-elected President Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross (Harrison Ford) as the antagonist, setting up a clash over government control of superheroes.
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Sam Wilson, Chris Evans, Harrison Ford, Marvel Studios, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain America: Brave New World, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
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