Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) has his fair share of responsibilities as Captain America. He has to defend the world against alien threats and keep his new sidekick out of harm’s way — and as President Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross (Harrison Ford) explains in Captain America: Brave New World, there’s also the little matter of the Avengers. The superhero team has been AWOL since the Sokovia Accords (and the events of Avengers: Endgame) tore them asunder, but Ross wants the new Cap to rebuild them as soon as possible. That responsibility doesn’t get much playtime in Brave New World, thanks in part to Ross’ shocking transformation into the Red Hulk. But as the credits roll on Sam’s first headliner, it’s clear that the Avengers need to reassemble, and the sooner the better.
Brave New World ends on a hopeful note for Sam and the new Falcon, Joaquin Torres (Danny Ramirez) — but its post-credit scene leaves us with a sense of dread for the threat to come. Let’s break down the film’s final parting gift, and how it sets up yet another tease for Avengers: Doomsday. Spoilers ahead for Captain America: Brave New World.
