Carl Lumbly On What Makes The New Captain America Hit Different

By Nathan Young on July 15, 2025

Carl Lumbly: “A Marvel Movie That Encourages You to Stand Up for What You Believe In”.

In a new Why to Watch feature on JustWatch, actor Carl Lumbly reflects on the message at the heart of Captain America: Brave New World (2025), which just arrived to Disney+ on May 28th, 2025. Returning as Isaiah Bradley,

Lumbly describes the film as not just another superhero story—but a call to courage.

Carl Lumbly, Actor:

“We live in a world that calls us to be brave every single day… and you have the choice to stand up or walk away. Captain America:

Brave New World is a movie that encourages you to stand up wherever you are. While its story may be larger than life, it’s a deeply human tale that makes us ask questions about ourselves.”

Find the why-to-watch quote and more information about the film here

Captain America: Brave New World marks the fourth installment in the Captain America film series, continuing the legacy with a bold new chapter.

About Carl Lumbly

From Alias to Justice League, and now Marvel’s first Black super soldier, Lumbly continues to carve out iconic roles with emotional resonance and integrity. His return in Brave New World promises one of the franchise’s most grounded and moving performances.

About the Film

Captain America: Brave New World continues Marvel’s legacy of action and morality, introducing new dimensions to the Captain America mantle while reconnecting with the emotional weight of legacy and justice. With Sam Wilson taking up the shield and Isaiah Bradley’s story coming full circle, the film speaks to both history and hope.

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