In Captain America: Brave New World, Digital Domain brings explosive energy to the screen with a thrilling 8.5-minute CG aerial dogfight over the Indian Ocean. Tasked with crafting this high-speed sequence, the VFX team—led by supervisor Hanzhi Tang—overcame major challenges in scale and motion, using a blend of photorealistic environments, dynamic cloudscapes, and a custom cloud shader.
The scene features Captain America and Falcon in a tense battle to prevent war, filled with stunning visuals like missile interceptions and shield-surfing action. With detailed previs and close collaboration with Marvel Studios, Digital Domain delivered seamless character animation, realistic aircraft, and vast ocean shots.
The result is a high-stakes, visually gripping set piece that stands out as a technical and creative achievement, capturing the intensity and spectacle that defines the MCU.
