Our take
Captain America: Brave New World is a Marvel superhero adventure starring Sam Wilson as Captain America. It is rated PG-13 for intense violence and action plus some strong language. Expect large-scale fights, explosions, a hulking Red Hulk, and tense political thriller beats. Best for teens already comfortable with MCU action intensity
Uplifting themes
Themes of integrity, accepting past mistakes, and standing up when others doubt you Sam Wilson models courage and mentorship while pushing back against corrupt power
Story (may spoil tone)
After meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Large-scale gunfights, explosions, hand-to-hand combat, and a rampaging…
Large-scale gunfights, explosions, hand-to-hand combat, and a rampaging Red Hulk throughout
Language PG-13 strong language includes s-word, b-word phrase, a-word, and hell/…
PG-13 strong language includes s-word, b-word phrase, a-word, and hell/damn during tense exchanges
Sex / nudity Brief flirtatious banter; no explicit nudity or sex scenes
Brief flirtatious banter; no explicit nudity or sex scenes
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening Red Hulk destruction, mind-control tension, and a giant mutated antagon…
Red Hulk destruction, mind-control tension, and a giant mutated antagonist may unsettle younger viewers
Self-harm / suicide A character under mind control dies by gunshot; the moment is brief but…
A character under mind control dies by gunshot; the moment is brief but intense
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons Bloody injury detail, bone breaks, and firearms in extended action set…
Bloody injury detail, bone breaks, and firearms in extended action set pieces
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health No mental health found in this title
No mental health found in this title
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Talk after watching
- Superhero stories often ask what makes someone worthy of a symbol. What values matter most to your family?
- Political thrillers in blockbusters can feel loud and cynical. How do you talk about real-world politics separately from movie plots?