"Captain America: Brave New World - One of Marvel's Shortest Films"

The upcoming Captain America: Brave New World marks a significant shift in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) not only for its narrative but also for its duration. Clocking in at a brisk one hour and 58 minutes, it stands as the shortest film in the Captain America series and ranks among the seventh shortest in the MCU's extensive catalog of 35 films. This runtime is notably concise compared to its predecessors, all of which exceeded the two-hour mark, reflecting a trend where some recent MCU films have opted for shorter lengths.

For context, the shortest MCU film to date is The Marvels from 2022, with a runtime of one hour and 45 minutes, closely followed by films like The Incredible Hulk, Thor: The Dark World, Thor, Doctor Strange, and Ant-Man. Interestingly, Ant-Man and The Wasp shares the same runtime as Brave New World, both at one hour and 58 minutes. On the other end of the spectrum, Avengers: Endgame holds the title for the longest MCU film at three hours and one minute, with other lengthy entries including Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Eternals, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

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As Captain America: Brave New World gears up for its release on February 14, it's worth noting that the film has undergone numerous rewrites and reshoots. This includes scenes involving WWE star Seth Rollins, though the impact on the final runtime remains unclear. This installment marks the first Captain America film since Chris Evans' Steve Rogers retired, introducing Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson as the new Captain America. Mackie has promised that the film will continue the series' tradition of being a grounded, espionage-focused adventure.

Moreover, Brave New World is set to introduce deep-cut characters from Marvel lore, including The Leader, a character teased in the second MCU film, The Incredible Hulk. The film will also feature the Red Hulk, adding layers to its narrative and connecting it further to the broader MCU universe.