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A San Diego Comic Con 2024, held last Saturday (27), brought major announcements from Marvel Studios, including the change of antagonist between Kang e Doctor Doom with Robert Downey Jr. returning as Victor von Doom, plus new dates for the final two Avengers films and more. Do you want to know all the news that happened at the event and more details about the announcements? We tell you everything now and explain how the Marvel Cinematic Universe will unfold from this.
Captain America 4: Brave New World related to Eternals
Let's start with the fourth Captain America film, the first since Steve Rogers changed the mantle (Chris Evans) and Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie), which occurred in Avengers: Endgame (2019) and consolidated in the series Falcon and Winter Soldier (2021)
At the Marvel Studios panel at San Diego Comic Con 2024, it was revealed that the events of Eternal (2021) will finally have consequences for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, something that had been bothering fans for some time.
For those who don't remember, the group of heroes prevents the birth of a Celestial called tiamut. The Celestials, who forged the Eternals, had given them the mission of protecting the Earth from external threats and not interfering in human relations. Throughout the film, we learn that this mission was an excuse for the entities to channel enough energy to generate another Celestial from the planet's mass. The birth of a new Celestial would mean the complete destruction of Earth. Aware of this plot, the group petrifies Tiamut, who was almost born.
With a Celestial, head and hands out, petrified in the middle of the ocean, of course such a fact would shock the world. However, even three years after the film's release, Marvel mentioned the existence of Tiamut Island only once, and still through Easter eggs, in Hulk Woman.
Now, with the clarification of the Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios, the plot of Captain America 4: Brave New World involves a political war sparked by the exploration of Adamantium on Tiamut Island, introducing the metal for the first time in the MCU. O adamantium, in the comics, is Marvel's hardest metal, surpassing Vibranium. In fact, it is this metal that covers Wolverine's skeleton and claws. Apparently, this issue will be a priority for the White House and newly elected President General Ross (Harrison Ford), as a measure to strengthen the United States and guarantee its popularity in the first year of office.
During the event, a new trailer for Captain America 4, showing the same tone of espionage as Captain America: The Winter Soldier (as Kevin Feige confirmed at the panel). According to the trailer, Captain America will have many reconnaissance missions and will participate in several battles on the Island, being responsible for extracting Adamantium for the United States government. President Ross thanks him for the feat and tries to calm his relationship with the hero, complicated since Civil War with the Sokovia Treaty. Ross even asks Sam to bring the Avengers together for “this situation” and tries to reinstate Sam Wilson into the government, clearly with malicious intentions.
A climate of tension between Captain America and the president is clear due to this clarity of power, as well as a climate of espionage involving Tiamut Island as the cradle for the new highly potential component. Among other highlights in the trailer, we can see Sam Wilson's new costume; Top Gun-style flying scenes; Joaquim Torres (Danny Ramirez), Sam's friend in Falcon and the Winter Soldier, assuming the mantle of Falcão with a super-technological costume; and Ross's transformation into Red Hulk, during a press conference outside the White House, in front of journalists, amid a surprise attack.
For Marvel fans who dream of a fight between the Red Hulk and the Hulk, you can also celebrate: in addition to rumors about the appearance of several Marvel characters, such as Ms. Marvel, Kate Bishop and others, Mark Ruffalo's Hulk will be present in Captain America 4. At first, the information was not made official by Marvel Studios, but accidentally revealed by Anthony Mackie, who apparently couldn't contain his emotion and let the detail slip.
Admirable new world is treated as an event film by the studio, which will impact the entire Marvel universe. Seeing a United States more thirsty for power and control could force the creation of the New Avengers and will certainly boost the emergence of the Dark Avengers.
Finally, the film's last revelation involves the name of the character played by Giancarlo Esposito. The actor revealed that he will play the antagonist Seth Voelker, nicknamed Sidewinder, leader of the terrorist group Serpent Society. In the comics, the group is a criminal organization of mercenaries who wear snake clothes and have powers similar to those of one. It is worth remembering that insider Jeff Sneider, from The Hot Mic, had already mentioned the group's appearance and, possibly, the first cuts of the film showed Sam facing the entire team, which was soon discarded by Marvel as it did not please the public in the test screening, according to Sneider.
Captain America 4: Brave New World is scheduled to premiere February 14rd, 2025. Malcolm Spellmann e Dalan Musson, who wrote the series Falcon and Winter Soldier, return as screenwriters; It is julius onah (The Cloverfield Paradox) directs.
After meeting with newly elected US President Thaddeus Ross, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must uncover the reason behind a nefarious global conspiracy before the true mastermind turns the entire world red.
Official synopsis of the film released at San Diego Comic Con 2024.
Thunderbolts* reveals new character and plot
The group of antiheroes and misfits from Marvel Studios gained special attention at the company's panel at Comic-Con 2024, with an excerpt from the film shown to those present and a slight change in the film's title.
Speaking of the trailer, the material begins with a scene summoning the Red Guardian (David Harbour) by Yelena (Florence Pugh), his daughter. The moment is very intimate, showing Yelena's vulnerability, who reveals that “her only purpose in this world is to kill” and Alexei's chaotic state, in a disorganized and dirty house. Soon after, Bucky (Sebastian stan) enters a courtroom, and the American Agent (Wyatt russell), in another scene, is sitting reading news about himself.
At the end of the trailer, Yelena and the Phantom (Hannah John-Kamen) are fighting against US Agent and the Winter Soldier. Lewis Pullman's character appears in a hospital gown, called “Bob”, and reveals that the mission sent to each person is a trap. The rooms where everyone is are locked and heat emissions reach the internal area. There are scenes of Countess Valentina (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) looking directly at them, and one with the villain, who appears to be some kind of evil Nick Fury, apparently inside Avengers Tower.
From the descriptions, the trap scene could be the beginning of the film, with a forced team meeting, in which the events of Captain America 4 may be quite involved, especially given what was mentioned in the thread above about Ross's speech to Sam about “bringing the Avengers back together”. As the former general and now President of the United States is treated as a villain and due to his firm defense stance, Ross can call on Val to enlist a team of gifted individuals who will act as a defense of the president's ideals on Tiamut Island, his “ Avengers themselves.” It is worth mentioning that Thunderbolts is also Ross's military nickname, which reinforces this possibility.
Another great proof was given by a speech by the president of Marvel Studios about the title change — from Thunderbolts for Thunderbolts*. Asked about the reason for inserting the asterisk next to the name, Kevin Feige said he can't comment until the film airs in May 2025. Fans theorize that, just as happened in Falcon and Winter Soldier, something similar may occur in the film's credits, with a change in the group's name at the end, perhaps as Dark Avengers, a concept supported by the comics.
An important detail was the “confirmation” of Lewis Pullman as Sentinel, a highly rated character to appear in this film for Insider, who came to realize that the Sentinel would be the main antagonist and the focus of the Thunderbolts' mission, who would try to kill the hero, with some members dying along the way.
The big clue to the character's revelation came from the nickname “Bob”, which fits with Robert reynolds. His story is about a bullied, drug-addicted man who becomes an accidental guinea pig in an experiment on an improved Super Soldier serum, while Robert broke into a laboratory looking for injectable drugs. The serum gives him power equivalent to “millions of exploding suns”, so much so that he is seen as a “Marvel Superman” in terms of his powers. As much of a hero as he was, the Sentry has an alter ego called Vacuum, which is a reflection of Robert's repressed and dark emotions driven by the Sentry's own powers, making him an unstoppable villain and thirsty for destruction.
Previously, the lineup of Steven Yeun (Minari: The Pursuit of Happiness) to the cast of Thunderbolts* was associated with the Sentry, but it looks like the Oscar-nominated actor will have another prominent role.
The Thunderbolts are a group of anti-heroes and villains in comics who function as a kind of government-controlled Avengers. Your relationship with Captain America 4 it must be strong, since General Ross, in his Red Hulk form, is part of the original team in the comics, and the character's presence could replace the arc of Norman Osborn, creator of the supergroup and president of the United States in the comic book version . Furthermore, Kevin Feige confirmed the presence of Harrison Ford in the movie Captain America 4: Brave New World, which premieres a few months before Thunderbolts*.
Confirmed by D23 2022, the cast includes Wyatt russell as an American Agent, Hannah John-Kamen like Ghost, Olga Kurylenko as a Coach, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Countess Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, Sebastian stan as Winter Soldier and Florence Pugh returning as Yelena Belova. Harrison Ford, Geraldine Viswanathan, Steven Yeun, Ayo Edebiri e Lewis Pullman are also part of the cast.
Thunderbolts*premiere in 02 May 2025 with Jake Schreier (Bullshit) in the direction and Joanna Calo (The Bear) in the script.
New Avengers title and the return of the Russo Brothers
The Russo Brothers are back to direct the two Avengers films that will serve as a conclusion to the Multiverse Saga: Avengers: Doomsday e Avengers: Secret Wars, scheduled to premiere on May of 2026 e May of 2027respectively.
While the sixth and final film was already expected, the fifth film confirms Marvel Studios' response to an unprecedented internal crisis. Originally, the title referenced the Kang Dynasty, with Kang, played by Jonathan Majors, already inserted in the UCM and being the main antagonist of the entire Saga. However, with Majors' indictment in the second quarter of 2024 for domestic assault against his ex-girlfriend, Marvel promptly dismissed the actor from the role, but kept quiet about what would become of Marvel Studios' future amid this situation — it would be a recasting or a change of villain?
Well, due to the change, Marvel Studios opted for the second decision, replacing Kang and ending his arc seen in the second season of Loki, for input Doctor Doom, the King of Latveria. The choice is quite pertinent, since the recent secret wars of the comics, from 2015, presents Victor Von Doom as the central villain of the saga, unlike Kang, who was never the main antagonist of the event.
Em secret wars de 2015, Doctor Doom, alongside Doctor Strange, manages to prevent the incursion of his reality with the other. With such energy in hand, Doom, with the help of his magic, creates the War World, a new world that houses all the heroes of these two realities and other versions of heroes from the past and future, where Doctor Doom is worshiped as a God. , called God Emperor Fate. The Fantastic Four play a crucial role in this scenario, especially Reed Richards, who leads the Rebellion of heroes who have not had their memories altered and who oppose the new order imposed by Destiny.
With the promise to overcome Avengers: Endgame, Secret Wars should feature more than 60 characters. There are theories that all Marvel heroes and villains, including variants already seen in Marvel Studios films (such as Tobey Maguire e Andrew Garfield like Spider-Men) and new variants of other heroes, will be together in the fight against Doctor Doom.
Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom
Here is the news that surprised many people on the internet and at the convention itself in Anaheim: the return of Robert Downey Jr. to Marvel Studios is more than confirmed, this time as the main villain of the Saga: Doctor Doom.
Although the actor's return was widely celebrated, as the recent Oscar winner for Oppenheimer is a legend to both the studio and Marvel fans, many have questioned the connection between RDJ as Iron Man and his new role as Doctor Doom. It is worth remembering that, in the comics, Tony Stark and Victor Von Doom have a complex relationship, including even exchanging mantles.
Two arcs can be adapted for the big screen: Infamous Iron Man, from 2016, and the series What If...? “Iron Man: Demon in Armor”, 2011.
Em Demon in Armor, Tony Stark and Victor Von Doom are college roommates and collaborate to build a powerful machine designed to provide telekinetic powers to people with reduced mobility. After construction, Tony volunteers to be the guinea pig, but Victor alters the equipment in secret. Victor's true goal is to switch bodies with Tony. The result is that Tony is left with Victor's mind in Stark's body, while Victor keeps his mind in Tony's body, which is left with no memory.
Already in Infamous Iron Man, from 2016, the story is a sequence of the events of Civil War II. With Tony Stark in a coma, the world finds itself orphaned by Iron Man. Doctor Doom, wanting to prove that he can do right and redeem himself from his villainous past, decides to take on the mantle of Iron Man. He builds a new suit of armor and starts acting as a vigilante on the streets of New York.
Considering that Marvel Studios tends to adapt more recent arcs from the comics and secret wars 2015 is a major inspiration for the Multiverse Saga, it's more likely that the story of Infamous Iron Man be rewritten to align with the studio's current vision.
With the connection existing in the original material, the premise of the Multiverse and what was seen in Deadpool & Wolverine — where the same person can take on different mantles — favor the idea of the return of a familiar face, even with a different mask.
Most likely the plot behind Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom involves a reality where Tony Stark was unable to overcome Thanos with just his technology and had to resort to magic. With his expanded powers, this Tony Stark would be a kind of multiversal vigilante, facing other Thanos and seeking to protect his reality with an “armor” around it, going through everything and everyone to ensure his safety. Both Tony and Victor are smart strategists, following the idea of “the ends justify the means”, so it is not a random choice that Doctor Doom is an evil variant of Stark.
This arc could be a “patchwork” adaptation, taking elements from the two aforementioned arcs and adjusting them to the configuration of Marvel Studios’ MCU. Tony Stark's position as a big bad could add an interesting element to Avengers: Secret Wars, with the heroes facing shock and hesitation due to Stark's legacy as Iron Man and his sacrifice.
Fantastic Four and its leaked trailer
Closing the Marvel Studios panel at San Diego Comic Con 2024, the cast of Fantastic Four was present at the convention and brought great updates about the film, which is eagerly awaited after the purchase of the Fox from Disney.
Second Kevin Feige, recordings will begin in London next week with a stellar cast: Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us) in the role of Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Vanessa kirby (Mission Impossible) as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph quinn (Stranger Things) as Johnny Storm/Human Torch and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Bear) as Ben Grimm/The Thing.
Even with recordings only starting the following week, Comic Con revealed a trailer for Fantastic Four: Getting Started. The trailer showcased a retro-futuristic style and the Devourer of Worlds, Galactus, Played by Ralph Inson (The Witch), is revealed to be the main villain of the film, making his appearance in the last part of the trailer.
Kevin Feige emphasized that the film, scheduled for release 25 July 2025, it will not be an origin story. The Fantastic Family will be presented as already famous and with their powers fully manifested. Furthermore, the film's universe will not be that of Marvel Studios, but rather an alternative reality, similar to what was explored in Deadpool & Wolverine.
In the scenes, it is possible to see very predominant colors, with a 60s style, similar to the Jetsons, in a more advanced New York city for the time. Reed and other companions are in television sketches and, in other scenes, dressed in spacesuits, apparently in the midst of the Space Race at the time between the United States and the Soviet Union. A mention of the Future Foundation, an organization created by Richards, is seen in the trailer. Some takes of takeoff are shown, as well as happier scenes of unity between the Quartet, ending with an animated Fantastic Four logo, which gains a new title: Fantastic Four: Getting Started (in free translation for First Steps).
Two things that draw the most attention are the flying car Fantasticar, which even flew over San Diego Comic-Con 2024, and the appearance of Galactus, with his large face looking at a building, which must be the Fantastic Four's own Future Foundation. According to posts from Marvel Studios, it is understood that the plot may explore the reality of the Quartet being victims of Galactus' hunger, with the Fantastic Family having to go to another reality to survive — and, consequently, entering the main reality of the Cinematic Universe from Marvel.
Unlike the other trailers, this one Fantastic Four ended being leaked on the web, which can be easily seen in the Reddit and X.
Matt Shakman (WandaVision) directs the film and Josh Friedmann (Avatar: The Way of Water) wrote the screenplay for Fantastic Four. Paul Walter Hauser (The Richard Jewell Affair), Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll) and John Malkovich (Being John Malkovich) are also in the cast, but their characters have not been revealed.
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