Marvel fans were eagerly waiting for Captain America: Brave New World, and as expected, the movie delivers a post-credits scene that teases what’s next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The scene hints at a new villain and a major upcoming threat, but has left fans with mixed reactions.
What Happens in the Post-Credits Scene?
The post-credits scene takes us to The Raft, the high-security prison for dangerous criminals. Sam Wilson (Captain America) visits a familiar face—Samuel Sterns, also known as The Leader (Tim Blake Nelson)—who was last seen in The Incredible Hulk (2008).
Key Moments in the Scene:
- The Leader warns Sam about "the others." He doesn’t reveal who they are but hints at a powerful force preparing to strike.
- A mysterious green glow fills the room, suggesting The Leader still has his gamma-enhanced abilities.
- Sam leaves with a concerned look, realizing that something much bigger is coming.
This brief but intense scene teases a major storyline for future MCU movies.
What Does This Mean for the MCU?
Is "The Others" a Reference to the Multiverse?
Some fans believe The Leader’s warning about "the others" could hint at multiversal villains. With Marvel diving deep into alternate realities, this could connect to:
Kang the Conqueror and his variants
Doctor Doom and the Secret Wars storyline
A new villainous group like The Intelligencia
Connection to the Thunderbolts & Avengers: Doomsday?
Since The Leader has ties to The Intelligencia (a secret villain group), he could be forming his own evil alliance. This could link to:
- Thunderbolts (2025) – Could The Leader manipulate the government into using his superhuman research?
- Avengers: Doomsday (2026) – His warning could be setting up the next big Avengers-level event.
Fan Reactions: Love It or Hate It?
While many fans are excited about The Leader’s return, others feel the scene lacked excitement and didn’t offer enough surprises.
What Fans Liked:
The Leader's comeback after 16 years
The suspense and mystery about "the others"
Hints at bigger threats in future movies
What Fans Didn’t Like:
Lack of a shocking reveal
Another multiverse reference—many feel it's overused
No major cameo or introduction of a new hero or villain
Despite mixed reactions, this post-credits scene sets up important future storylines and confirms that Sam Wilson’s Captain America will have a major role moving forward.
What’s Next for Marvel?
Marvel has several big movies lined up that could connect to this scene:
Thunderbolts (2025) – Possible link to The Leader’s plans
Avengers: Doomsday (2026) – A bigger threat emerging?
Doctor Strange 3 (TBA) – More multiversal dangers