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Captain America: Brave New Worldhas been a long time coming, delayed several times and plagued by reshoots.

That all gets even more complicated when you start considering the complexity of theMarvel timeline.

Captain America: Brave New World

Well, that’s where we come in.

When does Captain America: Brave New World take place on the Marvel timeline?

Captain America: Brave New World begins with Thaddeus ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross' election as US President.

Captain America: Brave New World

This means it’s pretty contemporaneous with all of the latest Marvel movies and shows.

The ending sets up the future of the MCU as well.

Anthony Mackie in Captain America: Brave New World

Danny Ramirez and Anthony Mackie in Captain America: Brave New World

Anthony Mackie as Captain America in Brave New World

Sam Wilson in a dark room holding shield in Captain America: Brave New World

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