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The third and final season of What If...? is fast approaching, and Marvel Studios has just shared a new teaser offering a better idea of what's to come later this month.

While a lot of this preview is devoted to previous episodes - as a way of encouraging fans to go back and watch them - we also see plenty of intriguing season 3 footage. That includes Storm wielding Thor's hammer Mjolnir, the return of Mysterio, and Red Guardian assembling alongside The Avengers.

We still don't know whether What If...? will finally tie into the wider Multiverse Saga with this final season, though we'd imagine Marvel Animation will do something to at least tease what's to come in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. Well, hopefully.

"What If...? season 3 feels like the completion of a trilogy," Marvel Studios' Head of Marvel Streaming, Television and Animation, Brad Winderbaum, recently revealed. "It...

Red Hulk’s Powers and Role in MCU ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World is arriving soon, and guess what? The Red Hulk has officially arrived, and it’s none other than President Ross, who was played by the legendary star Harrison Ford. The dude running the country is also hulking in his fiery rage mode. The release of its trailer teases a clash between Sam Wilson’s Captain America and Ross’ Red Hulk, making us wait for some serious fireworks.

Who is Red Hulk In Comics History?

Interestingly, Red Hulk’s comic book origin is a wild ride. It has all kinds of kicks after World War Hulk, where a shady group of supervillains called Intelligencia got their hands on Hulk’s drained gamma radiation. And their plan? Well, to create a new, weaponized Hulk. Who steps up for the job? None other than General ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross,...

To discover what Hollywood will offer in the coming year, most cinephiles go directly to July and December for the most anticipated movies. Those are the hottest seasons for the biggest blockbusters.

What makes 2025 so interesting is there are even some of those most anticipated films to begin the year. This should be a fantastic year at the movies, so when should we mark the dates on our calendars? More than time will tell.

Your movie friends at Bam Smack Pow have a few ideas listed each month. We did the research so you can have the fun. Enjoy this as a stocking stuffer.

Wolf Man (January 17)

Jason Blum is a bonafide sage when it comes to horror. Under the banner of his Blumhouse brand, Universal Pictures is enjoying a slow resurrection of their fledgling "Dark Universe" experiment.

Instead of firing the pomp and circumstance cannons, Blum took a more...

The promotional tie-ins for Captain America: Brave New World have begun ahead of the movie's release in theaters next February, starting with a new minute-long commercial shared today by Microsoft.

In that, Joaquin Torres uses some new Windows technology to design his wings; Sam Wilson, meanwhile, has more pressing matters to tend to as he unleashes various gadgets to combat his enemies on the battlefield.

We also get some never-before-seen footage from the movie as Captain America and the new Falcon blast into action together.

That's expected to be the location of a major aerial action sequence in Captain America: Brave New World and the source of Adamantium in the MCU. As we're sure you already know, that indestructible metal is what coats Wolverine's bones.

"It’s very different with the serum - you can fight anybody," Anthony Mackie recently said of how his Captain America differs from Steve Rogers.

If you saw the new Funko Pop collection designed for Captain America: Brave New World, you may look like Red Hulk (Harrison Ford), too. That bellowing growl is not giving "Smash" in a steroid-rage way, but ridiculously angry in a "This sucks out loud" feel toward the other baddie in the film —The Leader.

Played by Tim Blake Nelson ("Looking Glass" in The Watchmen Max series), The Leader is every bit a fascinating antagonist in Captain America's world. He's a primary fixture in the life of Sam Wilson as well. He was known as Samuel Sterns until a freak chemical accident that exposed him to heavy gamma radiation (because Hulk). Then, something goes terribly wrong. Sterns' skin turns green, and his head grows exponentially.

He will capture our imagination because he looks like the love child of Brainiac and a Skrull Warrior. That notwithstanding, Sterns' heightened intellect grants him powers beyond his wildest dreams,...

With Captain America: Brave New World merchandise starting to find its way into stores, a first look at the movie's Funko Pops has just been revealed.

We have Sam Wilson/Captain America, Joaquin Torres/The Falcon, Ruth/Sabra, Red Hulk, and our best look yet at The Leader. However, Tim Blake Nelson's version of the villain both is and isn't what we expected.

To put it bluntly, the classic Hulk villain is very...ordinary. Dressed in normal street clothes, his head is enlarged but this Leader isn't as dramatic in appearance as his comic book counterpart. The figure also debunks previous reports that Samuel Sterns won't be green as we see here that he shares the same jade hue as Bruce Banner.

Many fans were disappointed when The Leader wasn't revealed to be pulling the strings in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, so the hope now is Captain America: Brave New World...

As we head towards the end of 2024, we can't help but look back on what a recognizably stronger year it has been for Marvel Studios. The studio that once had no bad years, 2023 was a bit of a rough one for it, as a number of struggles at the box office and negatively received Disney Plus shows brought an unexpected sign of weakness for the formerly indestructible franchise. But it bounced back in a big way this year, with Deadpool and Wolverine scoring out-of-this-world numbers at the box office (and earning the franchise another billion-dollar hit) while shows Echo, X-Men '97 and Agatha All Along performed well on the Disney Plus streaming service and earned praise from the core Marvel fans.

Yes, Marvel was back, and 2025 looks to be another strong year for the franchise. Daredevil makes his long-awaited full-time return to TV screens in a new Disney Plus series,...

With Marvel Studios forced to scrap plans for Jonathan Majors to be the Multiverse Saga's big bad, this year's San Diego Comic-Con saw Robert Downey Jr.'s MCU return confirmed...as Doctor Doom!

The decision to cast the Iron Man star in that role has divided opinions; between enlisting the McU's biggest draw and the return of the Russo Brothers, it's clear Kevin Feige hopes to recapture the success found by Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.

Downey is rumoured to appear in The Fantastic Four: First Steps but will take centre stage in the aptly named Avengers: Doomsday.

During a recent interview with Nerdbunker, Captain America: Brave New World star Anthony Mackie was asked about Sam Wilson taking on Downey's Doom as the McU's new Captain America and responded, "Robert Downey Jr. has had his ass-kicking coming for a long time, and I'm very proud to say he [is] going to get it!

Marvel has decided to take Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson right back to the superhero stone age with its latest iteration, in which he will basically have no power at all

There’s a weird thing about superheroes. They tend to be a little bit more intriguing when they actually have superpowers. Yes, there is the odd exception: Batman has managed to navigate a Gotham City filled with supervillains who vacillate between the distinctly non-magical and the utterly bonkers, without having any powers of his own – unless you count his uncanny ability to weaponise extreme wealth and a voice like he has been gargling gravel. Iron Man may not be filled with radioactive spider venom or gamma rays, but he does develop technology that would make Elon Musk sweat as if he’s just realised his latest rocket is running on Windows Vista.

Then there’s just about everyone else...

Anthony Mackie can’t wait to fight Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’.The 46-year-old actor - who plays Sam Wilson, aka Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) - is due to face off against Downey Jr.’s villain in the upcoming team-up blockbuster, and now Mackie has teased he is raring to do battle with Doctor Doom.During an interview with Nerdbunker, Mackie said: “Robert Downey Jr. has had his a**-kick coming for a long time, and I'm very proud to say he [is] going to get it!”Downey Jr. will be making his return to the MCU in the 2026 blockbuster after having first starred in the franchise as Iron Man from the 2008 eponymous flick until ‘Avengers: Endgame’ five years ago.Before Mackie’s Star-Spangled Man can come to blows with Doctor Doom, the actor will get his first cinematic outing as the superhero...

Much has been said about Captain America: Brave New World's supposed reshoots and test screenings; regardless of what's really gone on behind the scenes, we'd be shocked if Marvel Studios risks releasing another Eternals or Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania to kick off 2025.

Beyond the rumours, how non-fans and casual moviegoers react to the new Captain America and the fact screen icon Harrison Ford is playing a Red Hulk will be very interesting.

Now, though, we've learned that Captain America: Brave New World will have some serious competition over Valentine's Day and Presidents Day weekend in North America. Sony has just moved StudioCanal's Paddington in Peru from January 17, 2025 to February 14, 2025.

That's proven to be a good weekend for Sony in previous years as 2018's Peter Rabbit opened with $25 million before hopping its way to a domestic cume of $115.2 million.

The Paddington franchise isn't quite as popular in the U.

There are only a few months left until Captain America: Brave New World hits theaters. Despite the controversies surrounding its development, fans have a lot to look forward to.

This movie marks Sam Wilson’s first solo adventure as Captain America in the MCU, and we’ll also see Thaddeus Ross transform into the Red Hulk. The latest trailer and rumors suggest that the film will address a previously overlooked aspect of the MCU—Celestial Tiamut. His corpse will become a key source of adamantium.

Adamantium, the powerful metal known for Wolverine’s claws and skeleton, will play a major role in Brave New World. At the start of the film, countries are competing for control of adamantium resources. President Ross plans to share these resources globally and recruits Sam Wilson to help rebuild the Avengers.

Adamantium is a nearly indestructible steel alloy, denser than vibranium, and more effective for drilling.

A few months stand between us and the release of ‘Captain America: Brave New World.’ Despite the controversies surrounding the movie’s development fans have plenty to look forward to.

The movie will be Sam Wilson’s first standalone foray as Captain America in the MCU, it’s also going to see Thaddeus Ross transform into the Red Hulk. Recent trailer and the rumors surrounding the movie’s plot also hint that one almost-forget aspect of the cinematic universe will be finally addressed, Celestial Tiamut whose corpse will prove to be an important source of Adamantium.

Adamantium, the powerful metal known for Wolverine’s claws and skeleton, will play a significant role in ‘Brave New World.’ At the film’s start, countries are vying for adamantium resources. President Ross aims to share these resources globally and enlists Sam Wilson to help rebuild the Avengers.

Adamantium is a steel alloy and is virtually indestructible.

Captain America: Brave New World is shaping up to be an exciting MCU project—at least on paper. The movie marks Sam Wilson’s first solo outing as Captain America, where he’ll face off against Thaddeus Ross’ Red Hulk, played by Harrison Ford.

However, the film’s development has been rocky, with controversies, reshoots, and poor test screenings causing delays. Now, it seems more changes are on the way after yet another test screening reportedly didn’t go well.

This update comes from industry insider Daniel Richtman, who shared the news through his paid subscription on X (formerly Twitter).

Marvel Studios is changing ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ even more now because it had another negative test screening recently

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The movie has a history of poor test screenings, and recently, its entire plot was leaked online, sparking a wave of negative reactions.

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ is one of the most exciting upcoming MCU projects – in theory. The movie is Sam Wilson’s first standalone movie as Captain America, and it pits him against Thaddeus Ross’ Red Hulk, played by Harrison Ford.

The movie’s development and marketing have been fraught with controversies, reshoots, and poor test screenings, and it seems that this trend isn’t stopping anytime soon, as the movie allegedly had yet another test screening that prompted changes in the movie.

This report comes from Daniel Richtman, a notable industry insider and he published this information via his paid subscription on X.

Marvel Studios is changing ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ even more now because it had another negative test screening recently

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— MarvelDCNews (@MarvelDCNew) November 25, 2024

The movie has a long history of poor test screenings, and recently even the plot of the movie...

What If…? Season 3 has some great episodes lined up. One of the most heavily anticipated What If? is the one where the Avengers don Gundam-style suits to face off against Gamma-infused monsters in what is called ‘The Gamma Wars’. However, there could be another episode that takes a relatively grounded approach, introducing a world where Tony Stark holds the cards to superheroing.

Iron Man || Credit: Paramount Pictures

In the mainline MCU, there have been a lot of superpowered individuals who have come to be important in world politics thanks to the super soldier serum. While there were numerous attempts to replicate the Iron Man suit as well, Tony Stark’s continued genius and thinking left them in the dust before they could even attempt to test a competent suit. However, should there be an episode that sees Tony Stark supply Iron Man suits to worthy individuals to form a team,...

Captain America: Brave New World is the next exciting chapter in the MCU, set to hit theaters on February 14, 2025, as part of Phase 5.

This marks Sam Wilson’s first solo adventure as Captain America and will feature Harrison Ford as Thaddeus Ross, who transforms into the Red Hulk.

The story follows Sam as he faces an international crisis after Ross becomes President of the United States, forcing him to uncover and stop the true masterminds behind the chaos.

Danny Ramirez stars as Joaquin Torres, who becomes the new Falcon and partners equally with Sam Wilson. Shira Haas plays Ruth Bat-Seraph, an Israeli former Black Widow and ally to President Ross, while Xosha Roquemore appears as a Secret Service agent.

Carl Lumbly returns as Isaiah Bradley, a super soldier with a troubled past, and Giancarlo Esposito portrays Seth Voelker, also known as Sidewinder, the smart and tough leader of the Serpent Society.

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ is the next installment of the MCU that we can look forward to. The movie lands in theaters on February 14, 2025, as a part of Phase 5.

The movie will be Sam Willson’s first standalone movie as Captain America and will feature Harrison Ford’s Thaddeus Ross as Red Hulk.

After Thaddeus Ross becomes the President of the United States, Sam Wilson gets caught in an international crisis and must uncover and stop the real villains behind it.

Danny Ramirez plays Joaquin Torres, who takes on Wilson’s former mantle as Falcon, forming an equal partnership with Wilson. Shira Haas portrays Ruth Bat-Seraph, an Israeli former Black Widow and ally to President Ross, while Xosha Roquemore appears as a Secret Service agent.

Carl Lumbly returns as Isaiah Bradley, a super soldier with a traumatic past, and Giancarlo Esposito takes on the role of Seth Voelker/Sidewinder,...

“Captain America: Brave New World” is one of the most highly anticipated movies in the MCU. It will be Anthony Mackie’s first solo film as Captain America and will also introduce Red Hulk, played by Harrison Ford.

Fans are worried because while Steve Rogers had the Super Soldier Serum, Sam Wilson doesn’t have any superpowers or enhanced abilities. This makes it hard to imagine how Sam could defeat Red Hulk in a direct fight.

Mackie recently said that the key to his success will be in the suit, and now Marvel has shared a new look at how the big showdown might go down.

ComicBook has revealed the cover for Sam Wilson: Captain America #2, featuring Sam Wilson fighting Red Hulk. The cover shows Red Hulk throwing a punch while Sam blocks it with his shield. The battle likely takes place near floating platforms, where Red Hulk works as Head of Security.

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ is one of the most exciting MCU releases. The movie is bound to be Anthony Mackie’s first solo film under the Captain America mantle, and it’s also going to be the debut of Red Hulk, played by Harrison Ford.

The fans are worried though. Steve Rogers was an enhanced human thanks to the Super Soldier Serum, while Sam Wilson completely lacks any type of superpowers or enhanced physical attributes. This would make it virtually impossible for Captain America to win a head-on fight against Red Hulk.

Mackie recently discussed that the secret to his success will be in the suit, and now Marvel has revealed one more look at how the potential showdown will play out.

ComicBook brought us the cover for ‘Sam Wilson: Captain America’ #2, showing Sam Wilson battling the Red Hulk. The cover shows Red Hulk punching while Sam blocks with his shield.

It's a time of change for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. What started as a huge and expansive project in the Multiverse Saga has led to more, unexpected change, as Marvel Studios has had to consider which of its newer titles were worth investing in based on some negative fan response and poor showings on their respective platforms. This is Marvel we are talking about, so they are still in a very good place, but it has taken a number of blows that it hadn't before, leading to some creative decisions being made about its future.

The long-awaited Secret Invasion received an overwhelmingly negative response from just about anyone who watched it (even the most devoted of fans weren't happy about certain creative choices) and other projects that received something of a lukewarm response may or may not return for future outings.

The good news is that things are on the...

Sam Wilson is a hero, but he is also an ordinary human being. While Steve Rogers had the Super Soldier Serum, Wilson doesn’t have that advantage; And it’s an advantage he could surely use going up against Red Hulk in Captain America: Brave New World. The power balance feels so lopsided that some fans have wondered just how Wilson will avoid becoming a red stain on the floor after mere moments. While speaking at the Disney Apac Content Showcase in Singapore (via ComicBookMovie), Anthony Mackie addressed how Wilson will be able to fight Red Hulk.

It seems Wilson will be using more brain than brawn, with the added benefit of a Wakandan super suit. “It’s very different with the serum – you can fight anybody. When you don’t have the serum, you have to be smart and engineer different ways of defeating [enemies],” Mackie said. “With Sam, him being a counselor,...

Captain America: Brave New World, one of Marvel’s most highly anticipated projects, is set for release on February 14, 2025. While Anthony Mackie will take over as the new Captain America, replacing Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers, the film promises to introduce new characters and plenty of surprises.

Though Sam Wilson is a beloved character, many fans still miss Chris Evans, which is why the film is bringing in a major draw—Red Hulk. Yes, Thaddeus Ross will finally become the Red Hulk, much to the excitement of fans.

With Sam Wilson set to face off against the Red Hulk, fans are curious how the new Captain America will manage to battle the mighty Goliath. Well, if you’re wondering that, Anthony Mackie has the answer!

So do we! Mackie attended the Disney Apac Content Showcase in Singapore, where he shared insights on how his character plans to take on the Red Hulk in the movie.

Captain America: Brave New World, one of Marvel’s biggest upcoming projects (based on the short-term release schedule), is presently scheduled for release on February 14, 2025. Although Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers from the previous films will be replaced by Anthony Mackie as the new Captain America in the film, the movie will introduce other characters and provide us with a series of surprises.

Despite the fact that Sam Wilson is a very popular character from the MCU, many fans are still yearning for Chris Evans, which is why the movie decided to bring in the big guns to attract the fans, and by big guns, we mean Red Hulk. Yes, Thaddeus Ross is finally becoming the Red Hulk in the movie and the fans will get to enjoy it.

But, while we know that Sam Wilson is going to engage the Red Hulk in the movie, many fans are wondering how...

Sam Wilson became the McU's new Captain America in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, though we won't get to see what he can really do until next February's Captain America: Brave New World.

While the movie appears to be going for the same grounded tone as 2014's Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Sam will also be pitted against Red Hulk. He's an immensely powerful foe who would give Steve Rogers a run for his money, never mind a regular guy like the former Falcon.

Talking at the Disney Apac Content Showcase in Singapore, Anthony Mackie addressed how the new Captain America will deal with superpowered threats when he has no Super Soldier Serum pumping through his veins.

"Sam’s evolution is simple. He’s still a counsellor. He’s still serving soldiers, but at the same time, now he’s a leader of his community in the country," the actor started.

Anthony Mackie revealed that Sam Wilson will emphasize “brains over brawn” in the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World and shared the story of how he learned he would be taking on the mantle of the new Captain America.

The Twisted Metal star is set to lead Captain America: Brave New World, the first film in the franchise with him as the titular hero. During Disney’s Apac Content Showcase in Singapore, Mackie recalled the moment he found out about his big role while watching a football game at Chris Evans’ house.

On that day, Evans handed him the final two pages of the Avengers: Endgame script, revealing that Sam Wilson would be taking up the shield. “When I read it, we hugged and started jumping around in a circle,” Mackie said.

When asked how Sam will approach his role as Captain America in the upcoming film, set to release...

Next year, Anthony Mackie’s feature debut as Captain America will finally hit theaters after a long, winding road. Deadline reports that the star of Captain America: Brave New World trekked to Singapore for the Disney Apac Content Showcase, where he revealed how he learned that he would don the shield with the star and stripes. Mackie said he had gone over to Chris Evans‘ house to watch a football game when Evans surprised him with the script pages of Avengers: Endgame that featured Steve Rogers passing the torch. “When I read it, we just hugged each other and jumped around in a circle,” said Mackie.

Mackie would also reveal that prior to being cast as Falcon in the Marvel Universe, he never actually read comic books. He confesses, “A lot of people might not like this, but I’ve never read comics. I’ve watched every cartoon, like everything...

Anthony Mackie shared why Sam Wilson will focus more on “brains over brawn” in the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World and talked about the moment he found out he’d be taking on the role of the new Captain America.

The Twisted Metal star is leading Captain America: Brave New World, the first film in the series with him as the hero. Speaking at Disney’s Apac Content Showcase in Singapore, Mackie recalled learning the big news while watching a football game at Chris Evans’ house.

On that day, Evans handed him the last two pages of the Avengers: Endgame script, revealing the plan for Sam Wilson to take up the shield. “When I read it, we hugged and started jumping around in a circle,” Mackie said.

When asked how Sam will approach his role as Captain America in the movie, set to release on February 14, 2025, Mackie explained:

“Sam’s evolution is simple.

Anthony Mackie has outlined why Sam Wilson will be “brains over brawn” in the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World and revealed where he was when he learned he’d won the role as the super soldier.

The Twisted Metal lead is starring in Captain America: Brave New World, the first Captain America Marvel film with him in the role. Speaking at the Disney Apac Content Showcase in Singapore yesterday, he said he’d found out that his character, Wilson (previously The Falcon), would replace Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers to become the second Captain America while watching a football game at Evans’ house.

On that day, Evans passed him the last two pages of the Avengers: Endgame screenplay, which revealed the plan. “When I read it, we just hugged each other and jumped around in a circle,” said Mackie.

When asked about how Wilson would handle the mantle of Captain America in the new film,...

Ever since Steve Rogers decided to hand his shield off to his buddy Sam Wilson (a.k.a. Falcon) at the end of Avengers: Endgame, fans have wondered what was next. We got a Disney+ series that showed Sam’s hesitance to pick up the mantle of Captain America and the history that comes with it. By the end of the series, he knew he was the only person who could take on the role of Captain America. Now, where do we go? It looks like the upcoming story of super heroes and alter egos, Captain America: Brave New World, will tell us when it reaches theatre screens on February 14, 2025.

The new Captain America

Captain America: Brave New World, is the first Marvel movie to feature Sam Wilson in his Captain America costume and new role. Director Julius Onah, whose previous credits include The Girl Is in Trouble, The Cloverfield Paradox,...

The next addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain America: Brave New World, is set to reach theatres on February 14, 2025 – and this Captain America adventure sees Anthony Mackie’s character Sam Wilson, formerly known as Falcon, carrying the shield now that his pal Steve Rogers is retired. But he’s not the only hero who’s taking on the mantle of a fellow hero in this film. With a new Captain America comes a new Falcon, as Wilson has passed his old set of wings (as seen in the TV series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) over to United States Air Force intelligence officer Joaquín Torres, played by Danny Ramirez – and director Julius Onah told Empire that the brotherhood between Sam and Joaquín is a key emotional center in the film.

Here’s the official information on Captain America: Brave New World, straight from Marvel: Anthony Mackie returns as the high-flying hero,...

So, there’s this thing called “replacing the old ones” and many people are not particularly happy about it. Amongst them, fans of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law will be quite saddened to see their icon getting replaced from the official Marvel Studios’ banners.

Tatiana Maslany in a still from She-Hulk: Attorney at Law | Credits: Marvel Studios

The entire plot of Cars 3 was about Lightning McQueen trying to prove that he is still in the game. Well, the film taught a valuable lesson and it seems that Deadpool might have just done that with She-Hulk in the MCU.

She-Hulk Has Been Replaced By Deadpool

With the release of Deadpool & Wolverine, fans have been in a frenzy ever since. Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool officially joined the MCU with this film, alongside Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine and other mutants.

Deadpool is back in town | Credits: Marvel Studios

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Empire showed off a brand spanking new image from February’s Captain America: Brave New World which contains Joaquin Torres’ Falcon.

Captain America: Brave New World is poised to push Sam Wilson to the limit as he contends with an unstable, Gamma-infused President Ross and a host of other villains (including the long-forgotten Leader). To make matters worse, a war brews over the discovery of Adamantium in a highly contested region of the globe.

But luckily for Captain America, he will have his own Falcon in the form of Air Force buddy Joaquin Torres.

Read full article on The Direct.

When Sam Wilson takes centre stage in next February's Captain America: Brave New World, he'll have some backup in Joaquín Torres, the McU's new Falcon.

Introduced as a supporting character in Disney+'s The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, he'll suit up in this movie and our first official look at him in action alongside Captain America can be seen below.

Empire Online also spoke with Captain America: Brave New World's Julius Onah who, contrary to recent reports, has not been removed as the movie's helmer.

"There’s this incredible big brother/little brother dynamic between them," the filmmaker said of the new Captain America/Falcon dynamic. "It’s going to be one of the key emotional centres of the film."

"These guys are incredible fighters," Onah continued. "And Sam has been there and back. He’s got some tricks up his sleeve, and over the course of the...

Every good hero needs a wingman. And as The Falcon, Sam Wilson was always there to provide that for Steve Rogers’ Captain America. Now, with Wilson stepping up as the new Cap – post-Avengers: Endgame and The Falcon And The Winter Soldier – he’s got a wingman of his own. As introduced in Falcon on Disney+, Wilson’s brand-spanking-new star-spangled Cap has a Falcon of his own, Danny Ramirez’s Joaquín Torres, strapping on his own set of high-tech soaring gear to fight for justice.

While the prospect of two flying heroes brings much opportunity for big-screen spectacle, it’ll also provide some heart in a Marvel movie aiming for political-thriller intrigue. “There’s this incredible big brother/little brother dynamic between them,” director Julius Onah tells Empire of the new Cap-Falcon relationship. “It’s going to be one of the key emotional centres of the film.”

As they prepare...

The newest Captain America: Brave New World trailer recently dropped and many people are surprisingly pleased. There’s a very cool, spy-like vibe to it and tons of action. Red Hulk emerges from Harrison Ford leaving fiery debris in his place, Sam throws his shield through several flying missiles over the body of Tiamut, and the red, white, and blue wings look cooler and meaner than ever. Then there’s a scene which is perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of Marvel cheese where Sam slams downward from the sky, perfectly executing a superhero landing, says, “wait for it”, and a gust of wind follows him down, blowing back his enemies. That made me nod my head, grin, and think, “nice”.

Let’s back up. We know that Sam Wilson was introduced in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Did he have powers then? No, but he was able to...

‘What If…?’ Season 3 will be the last Marvel show to hit Disney+ this year. New details were shared during the D23 panel in Brazil, including the reveal of the show’s updated logo. The logo teases characters like Storm, Agatha Harkness, and Captain America appearing in the series.

The first trailer also dropped, featuring Arishem, Oscar Isaac’s return as Moon Knight, Shang-Chi, Storm wielding Mjolnir, and more.

This season includes several episodes, like one about Red Guardian, written by A.C. Bradley, which also features Bucky Barnes, Bill Foster, and Ranger Morales. This episode was initially planned for Season 2.

Another episode, inspired by anime, is called “Go-Avengers: Heroes of the Gamma War.” In it, the Avengers pilot mechs to battle Mega-Hulk monsters. Characters include Sam Wilson/Captain America, Black Widow, Red Guardian, Shang-Chi, Monica Rambeau, Moon Knight, Shuri, and Melina Vostokoff.

There’s also an Agatha Harkness episode with a...

‘What If…?’ Season 3 is the last Marvel show to release this year on Disney+. Plenty of new details were revealed during the D23 panel in Brazil. The show’s new logo has been announced, revealing some characters we can expect to show up in the series, such as Storm, Agatha Harkness, and Captain America.

Furthermore, the first trailer was also released, showing Arishem, Oscar Isaac’s return as Moon Knight, Shang-Chi, Storm wielding Mjolnir, and much more.

The last season includes several episodes: one focused on Red Guardian, written by A.C. Bradley, and featuring Bucky Barnes, Bill Foster, and Ranger Morales, which was originally meant for the second season.

There’s also an anime-inspired episode called “Go-Avengers: Heroes of the Gamma War,” where the Avengers pilot mechs to fight a swarm of Mega-Hulk monsters. This episode includes Sam Wilson/Captain America, Black Widow, Red Guardian, Xu Shang-Chi, Monica Rambeau, Moon Knight,...

In Which Avengers Movie Was Scarlett Johansson Paid More Than Chris Evans? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Did you know Scarlett Johansson was pulling in more cash than Chris Evans in Avengers: Age of Ultron? While Cap was out there leading the charge, Scarlett’s Black Widow bagged a sweet $20 million, out-earning Evans by a solid $5 million. Not too shabby for Natasha Romanoff, right?

Johansson didn’t start with those numbers, though. Back in Iron Man 2, she made $400,000 for her debut as the fierce super-spy. Fast forward to 2015, and her paycheck in Age of Ultron proves Marvel knew the actress was a key player. It was clear—Black Widow wasn’t just a sidekick; she was big-league.

Meanwhile, Evans was on his own journey. From making $300,000 in his solo debut, Captain America: The First Avenger, he saw his pay skyrocket with each Avengers outing. Though he might’ve made less than Johansson in Age of Ultron,...

Updated as of November 10, 2024

It's the superheroes' world; we're just living in it. At least that is what the next few years are going to feel like as we once again have an abundance of Marvel and DC films set to make their mark on the box office. Marvel Studios are continuing to expand its ever-growing Marvel Cinematic Universe while James Gunn and Peter Safran look to launch the DC Universe with the Man of Steel and the Girl of Steel.

Over the years, comic book movies have helped to spearhead the contemporary must-see movie trend. Even though many factors have led to an overall declining box office, superhero movies are continuously fighting to leave their cinematic mark and many of our favorite heroes have had a positive impact at movie theaters in recent years.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is evolving its strategy while moving forward to develop content for...

Marvel Studios has assembled one of its best ensembles yet for The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Led by Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, the supporting cast includes names like Ralph Ineson, Julia Garner, Paul Walter Hauser, John Malkovich, and Natasha Lyonne.

We don't know who the latter is playing, though fans have speculated that the Russian Doll star could be everyone from Alicia Masters to the voice of H.E.R.B.I.E.

What we didn't expect was for Lyonne to join the cast of What If...? season 3 as a newly created superhero. Disney's press site has confirmed she's playing Byrdie, an original character who is shown flying into action alongside Captain Carter and Kahhori in the officially released still below.

The only character from the comics we can find with a similar name is Birdy, a mutant ally of Sabretooth who doesn't have wings...

Disney+ and Hulu are serving up a fresh batch of first looks for their combined 2025 slate.

On Tuesday, Disney commemorated the fifth anniversary of Disney+ by releasing a jam-packed sizzle reel containing new footage from the highly anticipated returns of Andor, The Bear*, Goosebumps, The Handmaid’s Tale* and Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and new series Alien: Earth*, Chad Powers* (starring Glen Powell), Daredevil: Born Again, Good American Family* (starring Ellen Pompeo), Marvel’s Ironheart, and Paradise* (starring Sterling K. Brown).

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Following the release of a brand-new trailer, Captain America: Brave New World star Anthony Mackie has taken to Instagram to share a new still from the movie to celebrate Veterans Day.

The image gives us another look at Mackie as Sam Wilson in his new costume. "Happy Veterans Day America. To all of our men and women in uniform, thank you for your service and sacrifice," the actor captioned his post.

In related news, it seems the recent rumor that the fourth Cap adventure was set to undergo more reshoots was accurate, as Mackie has been spotted shooting new scenes for the movie in LA. There's a good chance that these are just a few minor pick-ups, but there's speculation that additional photography was scheduled after some recent test-screenings.

According to reports, the responses from those that attended were largely mixed-negative, with the movie described as “inessential” and “flat.”

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Anthony Mackie has earned a spot for himself in Hollywood, and today, he’s become one of the most loved stars in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He played the ever-charming, and no-nonsense character of Sam Wilson, aka the Falcon. What began as only a supporting role in Captain America: The Winter Soldier has now turned into a full-fledged opportunity, where’s he entrusted with carrying an iconic title in comic book history.

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So far, fans have adored his journey as Sam Wilson, and are already excited to see him as Captain America, a role that was previously portrayed by Chris Evans. Now that it’s Mackie’s turn to wield the shield, there’s a lot of buzz about the actor’s paycheck for the film, and fans are more curious than ever to know about his inspiring journey that...

"This is the shot we have. We may not get another one... Let's finish it." Ready? Marvel has dropped the new official trailer for the latest season of What If...?, their fun anthology series taking crazy all-out "what if" imaginative looks at different characters and ideas in the MCU. This might be the final season because Marvel's own intro from YouTube states: "Witness the season that ends it all." The Watcher even comes out and says this, too. The first season launched in 2021 to mixed reviews, and this second season debuted in late 2023 one year ago. The opening once again is: Welcome back to the multiverse. So much to see in these 8 episodes! The voice cast set for Season 3 includes Jeffrey Wright as The Watcher, once again, along with Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Laurence Fishburne as Goliath, Oscar Isaac as Moon Knight, Simu Liu as Xu Shang-Chi,...

Today, at the first-ever Brazil D23 fan event, Marvel Studios debuted a brand-new trailer and poster for Captain America: Brave New World, which opens in theaters on February 14, 2025.

Anthony Mackie, who plays Sam Wilson/Captain America, and Danny Ramirez, who portrays Joaquin Torres/Falcon, were on hand to greet fans before the new trailer was shown to the excited Brazil D23 crowd.

Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World follows Sam Wilson, who after meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.

Captain America: Brave New World stars Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Xosha Roquemore, Carl Lumbly, with Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson, and Harrison Ford. The film is directed by Julius Onah and produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore.

Photo Credit: Disney+ The Multiverse is about to get even wilder with the return of the Watcher! With its abundance of different universes, surprising turns, and epic conflicts, the trailer for Season 3 of Marvel Animation’s critically acclaimed series What If…? has been released. With iconic characters making decisions that drastically and unexpectedly alter their realities, this season seems to be the apex of all we’ve seen thus far. Be prepared for even more incredible “What If…?” scenarios, daring escapades, and larger spectacles. The teaser promises a star-studded journey across the Multiverse and is filled with glimpses of beloved characters. Prepare to see the unexpected trials and decisions that will change the course of the universe faced by Captain America/Sam Wilson, The Winter Soldier/Bucky Barnes, Hulk/Bruce Banner, The Red Guardian, Captain Peggy Carter, Agatha Harkness, Shang-Chi, Storm, and many others. Season 3 is shaping up to be...

Marvel has dropped the trailer for the third and final season of its animated anthology series “What If…?”, spotlighting more humor and spectacle. The alternate multiverse, led by a host of new characters, gets pushed to wacky extremes through the exploration of different genres.

One of the standouts is X-Men’s Storm as the self-proclaimed Goddess of Thunder, voiced by Alison Sealy-Smith, who played Storm in Disney+ series “X-Men ’97” and the original 1990s “X-Men” cartoon series. She’s a bit of a change of pace from Howard the Duck (voiced by Seth Green), who is back for a final flight.

Other characters mutating their way into Season 3 include Captain America/Sam Wilson, The Winter Soldier/Bucky Barnes, Hulk/Bruce Banner, The Red Guardian, Captain Peggy Carter, Agatha Harkness, and Shang-Chi. Plus, Jeffrey Wright’s omniscient Watcher returns as narrator. There are hints of Red Guardians and mechs, a Western and musical comedy.

Chris Evans’ exit from the MCU as the formidable Captain American left a lot of fans heartbroken yet hopeful for the future of the character. The mantle along with the shield was handed over to Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson by the first Avenger himself.

After his performance in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, fans are excited to see the further development of Wilson’s character arc. Among numerous theories floating about the upcoming Captain America 4, one rumor focused on the possible upgrades he received. Fans are skeptical about the face-off between Red Hulk and the new Cap when the latter clearly lacks enhancements.

Theory 1: The Super Soldier Serum

Many fans speculated online that Anthony Mackie‘s character might finally receive his artificial upgrade for the upcoming battles. Sam Wilson, unlike Chris Evans‘ Steve Rogers, did not reap the benefits of the powerful Super Soldier Serum that helped create Captain America.

The final season of Marvel‘s animated anthology, What If…, is here to tease one of the studio’s most epic battles as heroes and villains collide for a world-altering showdown. Marvel’s What…If Season 3 trailer comes as Disney’s D23 Brazil event winds to a close after a weekend of surprises, reveals, and hype for the Marcel Cinematic Universe’s future.

Marvel’s What If… Season 3 begins streaming on Disney+ on December 22, with a new episode debuting daily for eight days. You can read Disney’s official synopsis for the series below:

Marvel’s animated series “What If…?” returns in Season 3 for its culminating adventure through the Multiverse. Watch as classic characters make unexpected choices that will mutate their worlds into spectacular alternate versions of the MCU. The Watcher (voice of Jeffrey Wright) will guide viewers as the series traverses new genres, bigger spectacles, and incredible new characters.