"Captain Marvel" is a 2019 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Carol Danvers, also known as Captain Marvel. The film is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and is directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck. Brie Larson stars as Carol Danvers, alongside Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Jude Law, and others.
The story is set in the 1990s and follows Carol Danvers, a former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot who becomes Captain Marvel after Earth gets caught in the center of an intergalactic conflict between two alien races, the Kree and the Skrulls. As Carol discovers the truth about her past and her connection to the conflict, she harnesses her superhuman abilities to become a powerful hero.
"Captain Marvel" received positive reviews for Brie Larson's performance, the film's humor, and its action sequences. It also explores themes of identity, empowerment, and the importance of embracing one's true self. The character of Captain Marvel played a significant role in the events of "Avengers: Endgame," released in the same year.