The latest footage from Captain America: Brave New World subtly hints at a troubling future for the MCU’s new Avengers. Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige unveiled new scenes at SDCC and D23, offering a closer look at Harrison Ford’s Red Hulk, confirming adamantium’s introduction, and providing additional details about the Celestial Tiamut. However, a hidden element in this footage suggests dire consequences for the Avengers.
Captain America: Brave New World is shaping up to be a pivotal chapter in the Captain America saga. While the film’s initial teaser drew comparisons to the tone of 2014’s The Winter Soldier, recent footage hints at a possible reimagining of major plotlines from 2016’s Civil War. Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson faces a significant challenge as he steps into his role as the new Captain America.
President Ross’s Ambitious Plan for the Avengers
Earlier footage from April indicated that President Ross, played by Harrison Ford, asked Sam Wilson to rebuild the Avengers, positioning Wilson as a potential leader of the team. However, new scenes from SDCC and D23 reveal a twist: President Ross actually seeks Wilson’s help to reconstruct the Avengers according to his own vision.
The Avengers have been inactive since 2019’s Endgame, and Captain America: Brave New World confirms this status. Ross’s plan appears to involve a more hands-on approach, selecting members for the team while Wilson may only serve as the public face of the government-funded group. This sets up a potential conflict reminiscent of Civil War, as Wilson navigates the complexities of working under Ross’s influence.
Sam Wilson’s Opposition to Government Control
Wilson’s role in forming Ross’s version of the Avengers is expected to spark significant conflict, given his past opposition to government oversight. During the Sokovia Accords debate in Civil War, Wilson sided with Steve Rogers against international regulation of the Avengers. This past disagreement, coupled with the recent conflict with Secretary of State Thaddeus Ross, suggests that tensions between Wilson and Ross are far from resolved.
Thunderbolts Connection
Following Captain America: Brave New World, Marvel’s Thunderbolts will make its debut. The film is set to explore the formation of this antihero team, potentially under the guidance of Valentina Allegra de Fontaine and the CIA. If Wilson rejects Ross’s offer, it’s plausible that Ross might turn to form his own team, laying the groundwork for the Thunderbolts. This dark twist could redefine the Avengers as a team with complex, morally ambiguous members.
With Captain America: Brave New World setting up these intriguing dynamics, the future of the MCU’s hero teams is poised for a dramatic shift.
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