In Captain America: Brave New World, Captain America (Anthony Mackie) and Falcon (Danny Ramirez) embark on a mission to prevent a war between the USA and Japan, sparked by a celestial event. Digital Domain, a key creative partner for Marvel Studios, played a pivotal role in bringing this action-packed narrative to life, led by Visual Effects Supervisor Hanzhi Tang. The film features an exhilarating 8.5-minute aerial dogfight, created in CG by the Digital Domain team, that immerses viewers in a high-stakes conflict over the Indian Ocean. The artists faced significant challenges due to the speed and scale of the assets involved, meticulously crafting a photorealistic environment to enhance the drama of the unfolding action.

The Digital Domain team skillfully integrated advanced visual effects techniques to create dynamic clouds and a vast ocean, using extensive references and innovative tools like a new Cloud Shader. The complex dogfight sequence, developed through close collaboration with the production team and the use of previs from Digital Domain's previsualization team, showcased thrilling moments, such as Captain America using his shield to intercept missiles and surf a missile itself. With attention to detail in both character animation and aircraft realism, Digital Domain’s efforts helped deliver a breathtaking visual experience that elevates the film's narrative.