In WALL-E, what is the full name of the human captain of the Axiom spaceship?

In WALL-E, the human captain of the Axiom is Captain B. McCrea. He initially spends most of his time following automated routines while the ship’s autopilot, AUTO, handles navigation and command functions.

McCrea becomes central to the story when EVE brings a living plant aboard the Axiom. The plant is evidence that Earth may once again support human life, but AUTO follows an old directive that prevents the ship from returning. McCrea investigates the mystery, studies the ship’s records, and eventually decides that humanity should go home.

The captain’s transformation is part of the film’s larger theme. At first, the Axiom’s passengers are dependent on machines and disconnected from Earth. McCrea gradually becomes curious, physically active, and willing to challenge the system that has controlled the ship for centuries.

The answer is sometimes treated as a trick because “Captain” is his usual spoken title and McCrea’s name is never said aloud in the film. However, his portrait and official character credit identify him as Captain B. McCrea. Captain AUTO is incorrect: AUTO is the ship’s robotic autopilot, not the human captain.