Captain America: Brave New World might not be getting the best reviews from critics, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be a hit at the box office. Marvel Studios has a strong fan base, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) continues to attract audiences worldwide. This film brings back Captain America, played by Anthony Mackie, in another action-packed adventure.
Sam Wilson, who took on the role of Captain America after Steve Rogers, faces one of his toughest challenges yet. He successfully stops the dangerous plans of The Leader (Tim Blake Nelson) and manages to change the mind of Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross (Harrison Ford), who has transformed into Red Hulk. By the end of the movie, it becomes clear that Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) made the right decision in passing the shield to Sam.
However, Marvel is known for including extra scenes after the credits. These scenes usually tease what’s coming next in the MCU. This time, the end-credits scene hints at a much larger conflict, one that could shake the entire Marvel universe. The next Avengers movie is set to release next year, and this scene seems to directly connect to it.
Let’s take a closer look at what happens in this important post-credits moment and what it could mean for the future of the MCU.
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The Leader Predicts a War Between Universes
The Leader is known for his intelligence, but even his brilliant mind isn’t enough to defeat Captain America. After all his plans fail, he has no choice but to surrender. He is then locked up in The Raft, a high-security prison for super-powered criminals.
Sam Wilson, now fully stepping into his role as Captain America, decides to visit The Leader. But this conversation is very different from the one he had with Thaddeus Ross. While Ross was able to listen to reason, The Leader seems almost pleased with his defeat. He does not seem worried at all about his failed attempts to start a war between America and Japan or his backup plan to have Red Hulk destroy Washington D.C.
Instead, The Leader warns Sam about something much worse. He claims that different universes and dimensions are on the verge of colliding. This event could completely change or even destroy everything in the Marvel movies.
It is unclear how The Leader knows this information, but his intelligence allows him to see things before they happen. He has always been a master planner, able to predict the future in ways others cannot. This time, he suggests that multiple worlds are involved. This could mean that Doctor Doom (Robert Downey Jr.) is not the only powerful enemy that the Avengers will have to face.
This warning leaves Sam Wilson with more questions than answers. The idea of a battle that affects multiple universes is unlike anything he has ever faced before. But if The Leader is right, then the Avengers will need to prepare for the biggest fight of their lives.
What This Means for the MCU’s Future
Marvel has already revealed that Sam Wilson’s Captain America will play a major role in the next two Avengers films—Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.
In Brave New World, Thaddeus Ross even says that Sam is the only one who can lead a new team of Avengers. While it is not clear who will be part of his team, one thing is certain—the threat they are about to face is unlike anything they have seen before.
Marvel originally planned for Kang the Conqueror to be the main villain of the Multiverse Saga, but after parting ways with actor Jonathan Majors, the studio decided to change directions. Now, they are focusing on Doctor Doom as the new main villain.
Doctor Doom, one of the most famous Marvel villains, will be played by Robert Downey Jr., who previously played Iron Man. This casting decision is already one of the biggest surprises in recent MCU history.
It is expected that Doctor Doom will make his first major appearance in The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Since Doom is usually considered the main enemy of the Fantastic Four, this makes sense. Also, First Steps comes out right before Avengers: Doomsday, making it likely that its main characters will play an important role in the next phase of the MCU.
But Avengers: Doomsday is just the beginning. The Multiverse Saga will end with Avengers: Secret Wars, a film based on one of Marvel’s most famous crossover events. This story could bring together characters from every Marvel film, creating what could be the biggest superhero movie ever made.
If this happens, we might see characters from past Marvel movies return. This could include heroes from the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, and even previous versions of Spider-Man. With the idea of the multiverse playing a major role, anything is possible.
But no matter how big the battle gets, Sam Wilson will have to prove that he can lead the Avengers through it. He has already shown that he is worthy of the shield, but now he must step up as a leader in ways he never has before.
A Look at What’s Next
The MCU is entering a new era, and Captain America: Brave New World sets up some major events that will shape the future of these movies.
Here are some key things to expect in the coming films:
- Doctor Doom as the next major villain – With Kang the Conqueror no longer part of the MCU’s plans, Doctor Doom is taking his place as the main villain.
- The Fantastic Four’s connection to the larger story – The Fantastic Four: First Steps will likely introduce Doom and set up events for Avengers: Doomsday.
- A multiversal battle that could change everything – The Leader’s warning suggests that Avengers: Secret Wars will be a massive event involving different universes.
Marvel has always been known for long-term storytelling, and Brave New World proves that the studio is still thinking ahead. Fans can expect even bigger surprises as these upcoming films get closer. Captain America: Brave New World is now playing in theaters.
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