Forget ‘Captain America,’ Anthony Mackie’s Brutal Crime Epic Is Officially Streaming for Free
Anthony Mackie’s 2017 crime drama *Detroit* is set to stream for free on Plex from November, giving viewers a chance to see the actor in a role far removed from Captain America. The article highlights the film as a reminder of Mackie’s work beyond the Marvel franchise, following the poor reception of *Captain America: Brave New World*.
The article contrasts *Brave New World*’s reported $180 million production budget with its $415 million global box-office total, and notes its critical backlash. It also looks ahead to *Avengers: Doomsday*, due on 18 December, which is expected to feature a large ensemble cast including Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. The article does not give further details about *Detroit*’s Plex release.
In short
- Anthony Mackie’s *Detroit* is coming to Plex for free.
- The 2017 crime drama offers a different role from Captain America.
- *Brave New World* grossed $415 million against a reported $180 million budget.
Explained simply
Anthony Mackie is an American actor known for playing Sam Wilson, who takes on the Captain America role in Marvel films. He has also appeared in dramas and crime films, where he plays characters outside the superhero world.
Detroit is a 2017 crime drama set during the 1967 unrest in Detroit, Michigan. The film draws on events at the Algiers Motel, where three Black men were killed during a police raid; its story concerns the victims, other people at the motel and the officers involved.
Mackie’s Marvel work connects the story to a wider film franchise, while Detroit offers a different kind of role. The article also places the film amid discussion of recent and upcoming Marvel releases, including Captain America: Brave New World and Avengers: Doomsday.