Critics Destroy ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ On Rotten Tomatoes

Captain America: Brave New World is currently getting a Red Hulk beat down on Rotten Tomatoes. Following the big Red Carpet premiere on Tuesday night, the first reactions which are mixed, and with Thursday previews happening tomorrow, the Rotten Tomatoes Score is now available for the movie which stars Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford.

What is the Captain America: Brave New World Rotten Tomatoes Score?

With 111 reviews currently accounted for, the Captain America: Brave New World Rotten Tomatoes Score is at a “Rotten” 52%.

Thursday update: With 158 reviews, the Captain America: Brave New World Rotten Tomatoes Score is at a “Rotten” 51%.

The Rotten Tomatoes Audience Score is not available as the movie hasn’t officially been released yet. Also recall that your ratings and reviews will only count if you purchased tickets through the Fandango app. So that means if your friends bought you tickets, if you walked up to the theater and bought tickets, or used another app — your ratings don’t count on Rotten Tomatoes. That’s why I started my own review site for fans where your review counts at Stinky Garbage and you can rate and review Cap 4 here.

Comparing to MCU

So how does Captain America: Brave New World stack up with the rest of the MCU on Rotten Tomatoes? Well, it’s not good. As you can see from the list below, Captain America: Brave New World is at third from the bottom and only tops Eternals and Quantumania.

What do the negative reviews say?

Negative reviews of Captain America: Brave New World criticize it for being bland, uninspired, and lacking a compelling narrative. Many reviewers point out that the film plays it safe, failing to bring anything new or bold to the MCU, despite its title suggesting otherwise. The story is described as convoluted, overstuffed, and lacking emotional weight, with some comparing it unfavorably to The Winter Soldier. The film’s visuals and CGI are also criticized as subpar for a blockbuster of this scale, with some saying it feels more like a Disney+ series finale than a cinematic event. Politically, the film is seen as trying to be inoffensive and neutral, which results in a lack of depth or meaningful commentary. Some reviews call it forgettable and formulaic, merely another cog in the MCU machine rather than a standout superhero film. Lastly, while Anthony Mackie is praised for his performance, critics feel he deserved a stronger script and better execution to fully establish himself as Captain America.

MCU Rotten Tomatoes Scores:

1. Black Panther (2018) – Critics: 96%, Audience: 79%
2. Avengers: Endgame (2019) – Critics: 94%, Audience: 90%
3. Iron Man (2008) – Critics: 94%, Audience: 91%
4. Thor: Ragnarok (2017) – Critics: 93%, Audience: 87%
5. Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) – Critics: 93%, Audience: 97%
6. Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) – Critics: 92%, Audience: 87%
7. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) – Critics: 92%, Audience: 92%
8. Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019) – Critics: 91%, Audience: 95%
9. Marvel’s The Avengers (2012) – Critics: 91%, Audience: 91%
10. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) – Critics: 92%, Audience: 98%
11. Captain America: Civil War (2016) – Critics: 90%, Audience: 89%
12. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) – Critics: 90%, Audience: 92%
13. Doctor Strange (2016) – Critics: 89%, Audience: 86%
14. Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) – Critics: 87%, Audience: 79%
15. Avengers: Infinity War (2018) – Critics: 85%, Audience: 92%
16. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) – Critics: 85%, Audience: 87%
17. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022) – Critics: 84%, Audience: 94%
18. Ant-Man (2015) – Critics: 83%, Audience: 85%
19. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) – Critics: 82%, Audience: 94%
20. Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) – Critics: 78%, Audience: 94%
21. Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) – Critics: 80%, Audience: 75%
22. Captain Marvel (2019) – Critics: 79%, Audience: 45%
23. Black Widow (2021) – Critics: 79%, Audience: 91%
24. Iron Man 3 (2013) – Critics: 79%, Audience: 78%
25. Thor (2011) – Critics: 77%, Audience: 76%
26. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) – Critics: 76%, Audience: 82%
27. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022) – Critics: 74%, Audience: 85%
28. Iron Man 2 (2010) – Critics: 72%, Audience: 71%
29. Thor: The Dark World (2013) – Critics: 67%, Audience: 75%
30. The Incredible Hulk (2008) – Critics: 68%, Audience: 69%
31. Captain America: Brave New World (2025) – Critics: 55%
32. Eternals (2021) – Critics: 47%, Audience: 77%
33. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023) – Critics: 46%, Audience: 81%

Captain America: Brave New World opens Friday and on Thursday with advanced previews.