Marvel fans always stay seated until the very last second, waiting for that one extra scene that teases the future. Captain America: Brave New World is no different, delivering a post-credit scene that hints at massive changes in the MCU. If you’re wondering what happened in the post-credit scene and what it could mean for the next phase of Marvel movies, you’re in the right place.
Before we start, be warn that this post contains spoilers from the movie.
What Happens in Captain America: Brave New World Post Credit Scene?
After the events of Captain America: Brave New World, where Sam Wilson proves himself as the new Captain America and Thaddeus Ross transforms into Red Hulk, the post-credit scene shifts the focus to a different, yet familiar, character – Dr. Samuel Sterns, aka The Leader.
We see Sterns locked up in The Raft, a high-security underwater prison for powerful villains. A shadowy figure walks into his cell, and as the camera angle reveals their face, it turns out to be Sam Wilson, Captain America himself.
This immediately tells us that the government still sees Sterns as a serious threat. Sam, with his usual calm but firm tone, asks Sterns, “What’s coming?”
Sterns, now even more intelligent than before, smirks and responds cryptically:
“I’ve seen it in the probabilities, seen it as plain as day. All you heroes protecting this world… Do you think you’re the only ones? Do you think this is the only world? We’ll see what happens when you have to protect this place from the others.”
His words strongly suggest that something bigger than just Earth’s problems is about to unfold.
What Does This Scene Mean?
This moment is filled with hidden clues, and here’s what it could be teasing for the future of the MCU.
A Multiversal Threat is Coming
Sterns’ mention of “other worlds” likely refers to the multiverse, something Marvel has been exploring recently in movies like Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Spider-Man: No Way Home. His warning suggests that new enemies—possibly from other universes—are about to invade the MCU’s main timeline.
A Connection to Avengers: Secret Wars?
Marvel has already announced Avengers: Secret Wars, a film that will involve different universes colliding. Sterns’ words could be the first tease of that event. Could he have knowledge of an upcoming war between realities?
The Return of Red Hulk & More Villains
Since Brave New World introduced Red Hulk, it’s possible that other powerful villains are about to enter the MCU. We already know that Robert Downey Jr. will be returning as Doctor Doom. Alongwith him, you can expect to see Kang, and even an alternate version of Thanos like Villains in the future Marvel movies.
What’s Next for Captain America
With Sam Wilson officially stepping into the role of Captain America, he now has an even bigger challenge ahead. He’s no longer just dealing with Earth-based threats—his responsibilities could expand into the multiversal war hinted at in the post-credit scene. Could we see Sam leading a new version of the Avengers?
The Captain America: Brave New World post-credit scene is more than just an extra moment—it’s a major teaser for the MCU’s future. With a multiversal crisis looming and new villains waiting to rise, Marvel is setting up some of the biggest battles yet.
What do you think Sterns’ warning really meant? Could we see Captain America fighting alongside heroes from other universes?