Brave New World tells a new story, but also has many references to the comics, and what was done in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

In this film, Captain America is hunted by a new villain, only for him to learn that it’s his best friend, Bucky, back from the dead, and brainwashed. Most of the film is Cap trying to figure out why this has occurred, only to learn that the nefarious organization Hydra has its tentacles everywhere.

Brave New World introduces Giancarlo Esposito to the MCU, but his role as Sidewinder feels like a wasted fan-favorite casting.