Marvel Studios has already revealed exactly how Sam Wilson can beat the Red Hulk in Captain America: Brave New World. The latest trailer for Captain America: Brave New WorldAnthony Mackie’s first MCU solo film as the new Captain America provided a closer look at President Ross’ transformation into the Red Hulk. This is a long-awaited evolution for the character who was previously played by the late William Hurt, but some big questions have been raised about Sam Wilson’s ability to take on the MCU’s powerful new villain.
After receiving Steve Rogers’ shield at the end of Avengers: EndgameSam Wilson officially became the MCU’s new Captain America in 2021 The Falcon and the Winter Soldier series. It’s a shame it took Sam Wilson four years to make his next appearanceand this gap puts pressure Captain America: Brave New World to mark a strong return for the new Star-Spangled Man. Introducing the Red Hulk could be a great way to ensure that, but he may simply be an unbeatable villain for Sam Wilson’s Captain America.
Sam Wilson may not be strong enough to defeat Red Hulk
Sam Wilson vs. Red Hulk doesn’t seem like a fair fight
Since Harrison Ford was confirmed to join Captain America: Brave New World cast as the Red Hulk, there are doubts that Sam Wilson will be strong enough to defeat the new antagonist. Sam Wilson does not have superhuman powers, having avoided taking the super soldier serum for The Falcon and the Winter Soldierdespite evolving into Captain America. Sam’s wing suit and vibranium armor made in Wakanda give him some incredible abilities, but these pieces of equipment are unlikely to stand up to the Red Hulk’s mind-boggling strength..
Captain America: Brave New World The latest trailer confirmed that Red Hulk will express the same abilities that his Marvel Comics counterpart possesses. Most notably, In addition to being incredibly strong, intimidating, and violent, Red Hulk also exudes an enormous amount of heat.which proves capable of leaving marks of fire on his presidential podium and fueling a violent fire that surrounds him. This will prove that he is a far superior opponent to Sam Wilson’s Captain America, but there is a way for the Star-Spangled Man to defeat the Red Hulk.
Tony Stark managed to beat the powerless Hulk 9 years ago
Tony Stark’s Iron Man fought the Hulk in Avengers: Age of Ultron
Sam Wilson fighting the Red Hulk in Captain America: Brave New World It won’t be the first time that a character without superpowers fights a Hulk in the MCU. Nine years ago, in 2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron, Tony Stark faced off against Bruce Banner’s Hulk during the latter’s Scarlet Witch-fueled rampage through the streets of Johannesburg. This battle caused a lot of damage, putting many innocent lives in the line of fire and destroying several buildings, but Iron Man was able to defend himself against this savage version of the Hulk.
Thaddeus Ross’ MCU Project |
Year |
Actor |
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The Incredible Hulk |
2008 |
William Hurt |
Captain America: Civil War |
2016 |
William Hurt |
Avengers: Infinity War |
2018 |
William Hurt |
Avengers: Endgame |
2019 |
William Hurt |
Black Widow |
2021 |
William Hurt |
Captain America: Brave New World |
2025 |
Harrison Ford |
For this battle, Tony Stark had the help of Veronica, a system of machinery he designed that included both a cage capable of holding the Hulk as he stuck himself into the ground, and a new Iron Man armor. This Hulkbuster armor wrapped around Iron Man’s suit, making the Avenger as large as the Hulk and providing him with new tricks that could subdue the rampaging creature. The Hulkbuster allowed Iron Man to beat the Hulk in the Johannesburg duel, and there’s nothing stopping Sam Wilson from using the same technique in Captain America: Brave New World.
Sam Wilson Might Get Hulkbuster Armor in Captain America: Brave New World
Captain America, getting a Hulkbuster update would be great
It is very possible that Sam Wilson could use Stark technology in Captain America: Brave New World to upgrade his new Captain America costume and become powerful enough to combat the Red Hulk. It’s even possible that Sam Wilson will get his own version of the Hulkbuster armoralthough the recent trailer for Captain America: Brave New World hinted that Sam’s superhero costume might have some hidden abilities that audiences haven’t seen yet. Avengers: Age of Ultron proved that non-superpowered characters can beat the Hulks in battle, so there’s still hope for Sam Wilson’s Captain America.
Captain America: Brave New World (previously titled New World Order) marks Sam Wilson’s first big-screen appearance in the MCU as Steve Rogers’ successor after receiving the suit and shield in Phase 4’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Anthony Mackie returns as the titular Avenger alongside Danny Ramirez as Joaquin Torres, Carl Lumby as Isaiah Bradley and Tim Blake Nelson as the Incredible Hulk’s former ally Samuel Sterns. Harrison Ford makes his MCU debut replacing the late William Hurt as Thaddeus Ross.
- Director
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Julio Onah
- Release date
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February 14, 2025
- Studio(s)
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Marvel Studios