Captain America: New World Order is no longer the title of the upcoming Captain America film starring Anthony Mackie, confirming the earlier reports. The actor recently revealed what Captain America 4's title will be.
Mackie posted a photo on Instagram revealing that the new title for the movie will be Captain America: Brave New World. In the photo, Mackie is seen talking to co-star Harrison Ford who is sitting on a chair with the movie's new title and logo.
"When Harrison Ford tells you how kicking ass should look, you listen! LoL…" the actor wrote on Instagram. "Thanks for the on set wisdom and laughs my friend! Can't wait to do it again… Marvel Studios' Captain America: Brave New World in theaters May 3, 2024.
Marvel has not revealed a reason for the title change. The old title "New World Order" has been linked to antisemitism. Conspiracy theories say there is a secret totalitarian government insidiously controlling world events. It sounds like the plot of a comic book or movie but has gained traction in the US and with far-right politicians.
The shift to a less controversial title would be the best possible move for Marvel at this point. The new title does away with the antisemitic undertone and can be seen by comic book aficionados as a subtle nod to Aldous Huxley's classic 1932 novel Brave New World.