"Captain America: Brave New World" marks a notable shift in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as the shortest film in the Captain America series and one of the briefest in the entire MCU. Clocking in at just one hour and 58 minutes, this film breaks the trend set by its predecessors, all of which surpassed the two-hour mark. AMC Theatres has confirmed this runtime, positioning "Brave New World" as the seventh shortest among the 35 MCU films.

Interestingly, shorter films in the MCU tend to be from its earlier phases, such as Phase 1 and Phase 2, but recent exceptions include "The Marvels" at one hour and 45 minutes, the shortest MCU film to date. Other notably concise entries include "The Incredible Hulk," "Thor: The Dark World," "Thor," "Doctor Strange," and "Ant-Man."

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In terms of comparison, "Brave New World" matches the runtime of "Ant-Man and The Wasp," while the longest MCU film, "Avengers: Endgame," stretches to three hours and one minute. Other lengthy entries include "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," "Eternals," and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3."

Scheduled for release on February 14, "Brave New World" has undergone significant rewrites and reshoots, potentially affecting its final runtime. These changes reportedly include scenes featuring WWE star Seth Rollins, though the specifics remain unclear.

This film introduces a new era for the Captain America series, with Anthony Mackie stepping into the titular role as Sam Wilson, following Chris Evans' retirement as Steve Rogers. Mackie has assured fans that "Brave New World" will continue the franchise's tradition of delivering grounded, espionage-driven narratives.

Moreover, "Brave New World" is set to enrich the MCU with deep-cut characters from Marvel lore, including the much-anticipated introduction of The Leader, a character teased in "The Incredible Hulk," and the debut of Red Hulk, further expanding the universe's mythos.