Unveiled Actions and Attractions Spotted in Captain America 4 Teaser Trailer
Diving into Captain America's New Journey: Brave New World
Get a glimpse of the new direction in the 4th Captain America film, Captain America: Brave New World*, who's making its grand debut on the big screen on February 14, 2025. The much-anticipated teaser trailer dropped on a Friday morning, as per Marvel's signature style, leaving fans scratching their heads while unraveling the plot twists.
Anthony Mackie is now at the forefront as the new Captain America, joining forces with veterans like Harrison Ford, Danny Ramirez, Carl Lumbly, Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler, and Tim Blake Nelson. Let's break down the 13 most fascinating revelations from the trailer.
Old Dog, New Bones: Thaddeus Ross
Not only is Hollywood icon Harrison Ford making his MCU debut, he's stepping into the shoes of Thaddeus Ross, formerly played by William Hurt. Ross is a recurring character from the 2008's The Incredible Hulk, and the goatee-less version we see here is a nod to the actor change.
A New Black Widow: Sabra
We catch brief glimpses of a fresh character played by Shira Haas, named Ruth. Rumors suggest Haas' character is actually the Marvel comics heroine Sabra, who was once a part of the Black Widow program and now works alongside Ross for the US government.
The Villainous Esposito
Acclaimed actor Giancarlo Esposito makes an appearance as a villain, although his character name is still unconfirmed. Legend has it he's playing George Washington Bridge, but that's just a rumor for now.
Eternals' Legacy: Celestial Island
The trailer confirms a connection to the island left at the end of Eternals, giving us hints of the role it might play in Captain America: Brave New World.
Triggered Code: Unwilling Destruction
In the film, Carl Lumbly's character, Isaiah, whose deep-seated code gets triggered, causing him to go on a destructive rampage, much like what happened to Sam and Steve's buddy Bucky.
Underground Experiments
Sam investigates a series of lab experiments, connecting to whoever was responsible for triggering Isaiah. Labs have always been a significant player in the world of Captain America, after all.
Multiple Captain America Suits
Not one, but at least two different Captain America suits appear in the trailer. Sam's falcon suit can be seen alongside another suit, leading us to believe that the scenes depict different stages in the movie.
The Leader's Resurgence
Fans of The Incredible Hulk will recognize Tim Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns, aka The Leader. Although brief, the trailer offers a sneak peek of this character, hinting at a possible new role.
Global Unity Summit: Uniting the World?
The Leader speaks about a shifting global power, while scenes show a group of dignitaries attending the Global Unity Summit. It seems like a perfect place for power plays and negotiations, doesn't it?
New Secret Service Agent: Xosha Roquemore
Newcomer Xosha Roquemore makes her MCU debut in the trailer, playing what appears to be a Secret Service agent who works alongside Haas' Ruth character.
White House Showdown: Capital Destruction
Washington D.C. is no stranger to chaos in the MCU, but Captain America: Brave New World promises to be the first film to level the historic city, as indicated by the White House explosion and cherry blossom destruction scenes.
New Falcon: Danny Ramirez
The trailer briefly shows Sam's Captain America flying alongside another character, introducing Danny Ramirez's new Falcon in action.
The Red Hulk's Arrival: Friend or Foe?
The biggest reveal in the teaser is the confirmation of the Red Hulk's presence in the film, making audiences wonder whether he will be an ally or an adversary to Captain America.
Stay tuned for more insights as we delve deeper into the world of Captain America: Brave New World!
- Harrison Ford's role as Thaddeus Ross in Captain America: Brave New World promises a futuristic take on the character, set to debut in the film on February 14, 2025.
- Technology might play a crucial role in the storyline of Captain America: Brave New World, as suggested by the underground lab experiments Sam investigates.
- io9 readers might be interested to know that Captain America: Brave New World features a connection to the Celestial Island left at the end of Eternals.
- The future of tech-based warfare in the Marvel Cinematic Universe could be influenced by the 'triggered code' that leads to Isaiah's unwilling destruction in the film.
