Anthony Mackie's upcoming movie Elevation has beaten his upcoming Marvel movie as his first movie to be released in theaters in five years. A sci-fi thriller, Elevation depicts a single father, Will, in hiding with his son, Hunter, in a post-apocalyptic world where dangerous monsters lurk 8000 feet below. When his son falls dangerously ill, Will must venture down the mountains, accompanied by two women, to seek help. As seen in clips for Elevation, the trio face a battle of life and death as they venture below the elevation level and battle vicious creatures.
The movie was directed by George Nolfi, whose previous works include The Adjustment Bureau and The Banker, and sees Mackie step into a new role after his success as Sam Wilson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Elevation will appear in theaters on November 8, 2024, and will allow viewers to enter a new apocalyptic world that guarantees plenty of horror and thrills.
Elevation Is Anthony Mackie's First Movie To Get A Theatrical Release Since 2019
He Will Star In Captain America 4 In 2025
The cast of Elevation features Marvel stars Anthony Mackie and Morena Baccarin, in a battle against horrific monsters that have taken over the world, forcing humans into hiding. As Elevator's trailer shows, these carnivorous creatures cannot ascend above 8000 feet, meaning humans have some salvation in the Rocky Mountains. Mackie's character, Will, does whatever he can to protect his son from the monsters, in a similar manner to his MCU character Sam Wilson, protecting the universe from destruction as part of the Avengers.
Elevation is the first movie starring Anthony Mackie, to be released in theaters in five years. His last theatrical movie was the sci-fi horror Synchronic, released in 2019. Synchronic was released to high critical praise and is considered one of Anthony Mackie's best movies. Elevation's upcoming November release has edged out Mackie's upcoming 2025 movie Captain America: Brave New World as his latest movie to be released in theaters.
Anthony Mackie's Lack Of Theatrical Movies Before Elevation Is Odd After 2019
He Starred In The Falcon & The Winter Soldier and Twisted Metal Series
After Elevation, Anthony Mackie is set to return to the MCU in the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World. His character, Sam Wilson, was chosen as the new Captain America by Steve Rogers in Avengers: Endgame. The fourth Captain America movie is one of several Marvel movies scheduled for release in 2025, after facing several delays in production and reshoots. While preparing for Captain America 4, Mackie appeared in supporting roles in various movies between 2020 and 2023, all of which were released direct-to-streaming.
2020 | The Banker | Bernard Garrett | Apple TV+ |
2021 | Outside the Wire | Captain Leo | Netflix |
2021 | The Woman in the Window | Edward "Ed" Fox | Netflix |
2023 | If You Were the Last | Adam Gary | Peacock |
2023 | Ghosted | Grandson of Sam | Apple TV+ |
Considering that Captain America: Brave New World is his first solo MCU movie, it is unusual that Mackie mainly appeared in direct-to-streaming movies in the years prior. However, it must be highlighted that the industry was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning many intended theatrical releases were delegated to streaming services.
Meanwhile, Mackie has achieved success in TV shows including Twisted Metal and The Falcon & The Winter Soldier, which explored Wilson's journey to becoming Captain America further. While Elevation has beaten Captain America: Brave New World as Anthony Mackie's first movie in theaters in five years, its compelling story of survival and determination proves that Mackie is more than ready to star in his first solo MCU movie.
In the post-apocalyptic Rockies, a father and two women risk their lives by facing monstrous creatures to save a young boy.
Director George Nolfi
Release Date November 8, 2024
Writers Jacob Roman , Kenny Ryan
Runtime 90 Minutes
English (US) ·