In the latest film from the Marvel franchise, Captain America: Brave New World, a Black hero squares up to a raging red baddie trashing the White House. Cue the conservative outrage Of all the times to recast the most iconically American comic-book character with a Black actor and then pit him against a violently angry supervillain with an unnaturally reddish skin tone, who also happens to be the new US president Sorry if that’s a spoiler, but it is in the trailer for the new Captain America: Brave New World, just released into a tumultuous Trump-run America that’s itching for another culture war.If Marvel was looking for some attention to reignite its beleaguered movie franchise, it seems to have found it – but not necessarily the good kind. If nothing else, the image of a raging red superbeing rising up from behind the presidential podium and then trashing the White House is sure to provoke a reaction. As Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson takes up the star-spangled shield passed on to h...
The article discusses the backlash against Marvel's *Captain America: Brave New World*, focusing on the casting of Anthony Mackie as a Black Captain America and the film's portrayal of a villainous US president. Mackie faced criticism for comments suggesting Captain America shouldn't represent "America," though he later clarified his stance. Palestinian groups criticized the film for reviving a character they see as promoting Israeli oppression, leading to protests. The article highlights how *Captain America* films often reflect real-world politics, differing from other Marvel movies that avoid such themes.