SPOILER ALERT: This article reveals key plot points from the ending of “Captain America: Brave New World.”
Captain America is back in action, and he has a tough job ahead: bringing the Avengers back together.
In “Captain America: Brave New World,” Anthony Mackie takes the lead as Sam Wilson, stepping into the role once held by Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers. Sam faces off against the formidable Red Hulk, played by Harrison Ford. But it’s the post-credits scene that reveals an even bigger challenge: the rise of new threats in the multiverse.
Throughout the film, Cap uncovers that Samuel Sterns, played by Tim Blake Nelson, has been the mastermind behind a sinister plot. Sterns provided President Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross with gamma radiation-laced heart pills, triggering his transformation into the Red Hulk whenever he gets angry. Sterns seeks revenge on Ross, who played a part in his own transformation into a villain with a massive brain.
After a fierce showdown that even damages the White House, Sam defeats the Red Hulk and locks Sterns away in prison. Ross takes responsibility for his actions and opts to serve time for his chaos. This raises the question: Who becomes president while Ross is in jail? The film doesn’t say, but we catch a glimpse of Bucky Barnes, portrayed by Sebastian Stan, as he steps into a political role. He’s on his way to becoming a U.S. congressman. However, in the upcoming “Thunderbolts” movie, it seems he’ll be more about anti-hero antics than politics.
The post-credits scene offers a chilling moment where Cap confronts Sterns in his prison cell at the Raft. Sterns ominously hints at multiverse dangers, suggesting that Earth’s heroes will face challenges from other worlds. This paves the way for the multiverse’s expansion within the MCU, a theme already explored in films like “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” and “Spider-Man: No Way Home.”
This scene sets the stage for the next “Avengers” films, like “Doomsday” and “Secret Wars.” These movies promise to bring together characters from across the multiverse. Interestingly, Robert Downey Jr. is making a comeback, but not as Iron Man. He will portray Dr. Doom, creating a fascinating twist in the story. Upcoming movies like “Fantastic Four” will introduce new heroes like Mr. Fantastic and the Invisible Woman, potentially crossing paths with Cap and his allies. Can Captain America unite the Avengers once again to confront this looming multiverse threat?
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