Spoiler Warning: If you want to avoid spoilers for Captain America: Brave New World, be advised that this article discusses significant plot leaks and post-credit scene details.
Recently, news emerged about a post-credit scene for Captain America: Brave New World. Multiple reliable insiders, including Charles Murphy and Daniel RPK, have confirmed that the leak is true. According to these sources, both the ending and post-credit scene are set to introduce an exciting new project—World War Hulk.
While this isn’t the first time a World War Hulk project has been mentioned, it’s been a while since we last heard anything substantial. This news comes as Marvel Studios finalizes its plans for Phase 6, determining which projects will move forward, be scrapped, or introduced. According to insiders, Captain America: Brave New World will play a crucial role in connecting the film to the larger Multiverse Saga, setting the stage for World War Hulk.
The Plot Leak Breakdown
The leaks reportedly come from a test screening where unfinished visual effects were shown. Here’s a breakdown of what we know so far about the plot.
The movie opens with Sam Wilson (the new Captain America) on a mission to take down the Serpent Society. This leads Sam and Joaquin Torres (the new Falcon) to a buyer who is after a valuable package—adamantium. Giancarlo Esposito’s character, Sidewinder, takes hostages and delivers stereotypical villain lines. Sam manages to defeat Sidewinder’s super-soldier allies but the villain escapes. Sam then takes Joaquin to be trained by Isaiah Bradley, resulting in a training montage featuring all three characters.
Later, Sam is invited to the White House, accompanied by Isaiah and Joaquin. They meet President Ross (played by Harrison Ford), and Ross asks Sam to lead the Avengers. A near-assassination attempt on Ross, orchestrated through mind control, involves Isaiah Bradley and other security personnel. Sam manages to stop Isaiah, who is arrested but has no memory of the event. Sam and Joaquin investigate further and discover that Tim Blake Nelson’s character, The Leader, is behind the plot.
Thunderbolt Ross and the Red Hulk
As expected, Thunderbolt Ross plays a significant role in the film, and the leak reveals how he becomes the Red Hulk. Ross turns to The Leader for help when his health declines, unknowingly receiving a serum that causes him to Hulk out under stress. This transformation into Red Hulk leads to a major confrontation with Sam Wilson’s Captain America later in the film.
Isaiah Bradley, still under mind control, is once again manipulated into attempting another assassination, this time while in prison. Sabra (played by Shira Haas) tracks him down and eventually teams up with Sam and Joaquin to confront The Leader. Along the way, they meet Amadeus Cho at Stark Technologies—introducing another potential Hulk into the MCU. Fans may recognize Amadeus from Avengers: Age of Ultron, where his mother, Dr. Helen Cho, appeared.
Global Tensions and High-Stakes Battles
The film’s global stakes are heightened when President Ross faces challenges negotiating a peace treaty, particularly with Japan, which accuses America of stealing its adamantium. This culminates in a dramatic action sequence involving American and Japanese battleships near Tiamut, the Celestial seen in The Eternals. The leak describes a CGI-heavy battle where Joaquin Torres (as the new Falcon) falls into the ocean, only to be rescued by medics.
In a cameo appearance, Bucky Barnes visits Sam in the hospital and makes a light-hearted speech before attending a fundraiser. The film then shifts focus to President Ross being manipulated by The Leader during a press conference, causing Ross to Hulk out again. Sam confronts The Leader, who arrogantly claims that Sam won’t succeed because he’s not Steve Rogers. However, Sam, in true Captain America fashion, responds, “I love to prove people wrong.”
The climactic battle between Sam and Red Hulk is described as the highlight of the film. Sam ultimately defeats Ross by stabbing one of his wings into Ross’s side, forcing him to revert to his human form. Ross is subsequently imprisoned at The Raft, where Sam delivers a pointed remark: “How does it feel to be locked up?”—a nod to Ross’s previous actions in imprisoning the Avengers during Captain America: Civil War.
Post-Credit Scene and the Future of the MCU
The mid-credit scene teases a greater threat on the horizon. Sam visits The Leader in The Raft, where they discuss Amadeus Cho’s involvement with Hulk-like serum. The Leader ominously warns, “Something big and bad is coming.” Sam replies, “I’ll be ready.”
While there’s no mention of Doctor Doom or specific details about upcoming incursions, insiders like Daniel RPK have suggested that this post-credit scene, along with recent reshoots, is setting up World War Hulk. This potential project may not follow the comic storyline exactly but will likely feature multiple Hulks, including She-Hulk, Skaar, and Red Hulk, possibly joining forces against a larger threat like Doctor Doom.
A New Era for Captain America and Hulk
The Captain America: Brave New World leaks provide an intriguing glimpse into how the film will tie into the broader Multiverse Saga. With Sam Wilson fully stepping into his role as Captain America, Red Hulk’s introduction, and hints of a looming World War Hulk project, the MCU continues to build anticipation for Phase 6 and beyond. Fans will have to wait and see how these developments unfold, but one thing is clear: the future of the MCU is looking more explosive than ever.