Summary
- Recent footage from Captain America 4 suggests that Thunderbolt Ross regrets splitting the Avengers, supporting Cap’s argument from Civil War.
- Ross’s decision to rebuild the Avengers may be politically motivated rather than based on honest faith, leading to potential conflict.
- The upcoming Captain America movie could play a crucial role in uniting the Avengers before their next battle.
Captain America: Brave New World can finally answer whether Iron Man or Captain America were right, nine years after Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War. Civil War was the catalyst that tore the Avengers apart before Avengers: Infinity WarThe government wanted to hold superheroes accountable through the Sokovia Accords and Tony Stark felt the Avengers should follow suit. Steve Rogers, however, felt the best hands were still in their own hands and the Avengers needed to act independently of political factions. Although the ending of the film sides with Cap, the film does a good job of justifying both sides.
Nearly a decade later, there is still debate over whether Tony or Steve was right. Some believe the MCU’s superheroes are still too reckless in their attempts to save the world, while others believe the consequences could be worse if the Avengers are not allowed to act independently. Captain America 4 continues this storyline and recent footage shows a conversation that could end the debate for good.
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Thunderbolt Ross’ regret over the Avengers split shows that Team Cap was right
New footage for Captain America 4 was recently shown at the D23 Expo. The footage included an extended scene from the trailer where Thunderbolt Ross, now President Ross, tells Sam Wilson that he wants Captain America to be given an official military post again. In this footage, he also tells Sam that he wants help rebuilding the Avengers. Sam reminds him that he tore the Avengers apart when he passed the Sokovia AccordsRoss says he now represents all of America and admits that half of it wouldn’t be here without the Avengers.
When the central figure behind the Sokovia Accords admits it was a mistake, it’s a massive indictment of Tony’s reasoning and proof that Captain America won.
This admission shows that Ross regrets his role in breaking up the Avengers and admits that the world needs them. If the central figure behind the Sokovia Accords admits it was a mistake, it’s a massive indictment of Tony’s argument and proof that Captain America won. The split of the Avengers was the worst thing that could have happened to the world, as they couldn’t fight Thanos as a unified unit. Infinity Warwhich led to his victory. Steve Rogers was right when he said: “We may not be perfect, but the safest hands are still our own,” and Ross’ change of heart supports this.
Ross could rebuild the Avengers only for political reasons
Ross’ mission to rebuild the Avengers is a sign of goodwill towards Sam Wilson that he wants to put their past disagreements behind him. However, his statement that he represents the American people means he may not be doing this because he believes it is right. Instead, he may be seeking more political goodwill from his delegates, and the return of the Avengers could do that. Another moment from the footage shows Sam disagreeing with the President, and when Sam says, “This is nonsense,” Ross replies, “This is politics.”
Ross’ commitment to political strategy rather than doing what is right shows that he may not have changed from his old ways. However, it is promising to see him move on from his vendetta against the Avengers, which is an opportune time as the MCU moves toward Avengers: Endgame. Captain America: Brave New World could be crucial to how the team comes together before its next battle.
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