Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Captain America: Brave New World.Captain America: Brave New Worldhas allowed the titular hero to continue on in theMCU, setting up a new direction for his story that has room to grow in a potentialCaptain America 5. When Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers passed theCaptain America shield onto Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilsonat the end ofAvengers: Endgame, it meant that the door was open for a new iteration of the character to take center stage along with new allies. The MCU’s latest release follows Sam as he asserts himself in his new position while in the middle of an international conflict.
The film brings back some familiar long-time MCU characters like Sam, Thaddeus Ross, and Samuel Sterns, while newer characters like Joaquin Torres, Ruth Bat-Seraph, and Sidewinder are also introduced alongside them. With all thenew developments inCaptain America: Brave New World, it wouldn’t be a surprise if Marvel already has a sequel in the works. Though nothing is confirmed about a future project just yet, the film sets up plenty of potential directions forCaptain America 5to go in.
There’s Been No Official Word On A Sequel
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Mackie has confirmed that he will be returning in the culminating projects of the MCU’s Multiverse Saga,Avengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Wars. This comes as no surprise as one of Ross’ requests inBrave New Worldis for Sam to restart the Avengers. Captain America has always been a leader for the team, and that doesn’t have to change just because the person behind the shield has. Despite Mackie’s continuing presence in the MCU, though, there has been no confirmation forCaptain America 5.
Captain America: Brave New World’s 70 Marvel Easter Eggs & References Explained
Captain America: Brave New World features a large collection of exciting Easter eggs, references to the greater MCU, and some great cameos.
Captain America: Brave New Worldhas just hit theaters and there is still plenty of time for a sequel project to develop, even if there’s been no official word yet. Though reception for the film has been all over the place,Captain America is such a vital character to the franchise that Marvel might go forward with more solo projects regardless of reviews. The studio has only touched the surface of Sam’s new identity as Captain America, and this would help keep theCaptain Americafranchise fresh despite already having four films.
Captain America 5 Cast: Who Could Return From Brave New World
No Major Deaths Means Anyone Could Return
If a sequel toCaptain America: Brave New Worldhappens, it would have to mean that Mackie’s Sam returns. Danny Ramirez would likely reprise his role as Joaquin as well. He’s taken on the position of a trusted sidekick, and Sam told him to be ready to suit up when the Avengers inevitably return. Shira Haas' Ruth and Xosha Roquemore’s Leila Taylor solidified themselves as allies to Sam, meaning they could join forces with him once again in the future. Carl Lumbly’s Isaiah Bradley is also a friend of Sam’s who can be trusted to be by his side.
Considering that no characters died in the film, it’s fair to assume that any of them could return. Thaddeus Ross has been a longstanding MCU character andBrave New Worldmarks the first project in a while where he plays a major part. Ross ends the film being held in The Raft and, despite his declining health, it’s unlikely thathis Red Hulk storywill end there. The criminal organization The Serpent Society was also briefly introduced, and Sam may need to investigate Giancarlo Esposito’s Sidewinder and his intentions going forward.
Captain America 5 Story Details: How Brave New World Sets Up A Sequel
The Post-Credits Scene Is The Biggest Hint
Even if nothing is confirmed about a sequel project yet, there are plenty of moments inCaptain America: Brave New Worldthat imply that a sequel is necessary. The biggest hint is duringCaptain America: Brave New World’spost-credits scenewhere Sam goes to visit Samuel Sterns, who is also being held in prison. Samuel warns him that a bigger multiversal threat is coming that Sam may not be prepared for. Though it heavily hints at the events ofAvengers: DoomsdayandSecret Wars,Captain America 5could also expand on that storyline depending on when it’s released.
A running point throughout the film is how Sam feels unworthy of carrying the shield and how he doubts Steve made the right choice. Now that he has proven to himself that he is capable,Captain America 5would be a great project to expand on his newfound role, especially after he establishes himself as the leader of the new Avengers. TheCaptain Americamovie serieshas always been relatively grounded, meaning that there’s no need for a major extraterrestrial event or threat to happen to makeCaptain America 5work.
