In “Captain America: Brave New World,” director Julius Onah has confirmed that the movie’s post-credits scene teases the Illuminati, a group that last appeared in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” The Illuminati were originally set to appear in an early draft of the film but were ultimately scrapped. Speaking to The Wrap, Onah revealed that the Illuminati were initially planned to appear in “Captain America: Brave New World” at one point, but they are now purposely mentioned “vaguely” in the post-credits scene instead. This decision adds an intriguing layer of mystery and sets the stage for future Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) developments.
The Illuminati, last seen in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” hail from Earth-838 and consist of notable characters such as Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart), Reed Richards (John Krasinski), Captain Carter (Hayley Atwell), Black Bolt (Anson Mount), Captain Marvel (Lashana Lynch), and Baron Mordo (Chiwetel Ejiofor). In “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness,” they attempt to stop Doctor Strange but are all killed by Wanda Maximoff—the Scarlet Witch—when she attacks them. Their brief but impactful appearance left a significant mark on the MCU, and their mention in the post-credits scene of “Captain America: Brave New World” hints at their potential return or influence in future storylines.
The post-credits scene of “Captain America: Brave New World” features Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) entering the Raft and speaking to The Leader (Tim Blake Nelson), who warns him of impending multiversal threats. This scene not only teases the Illuminati but also sets up future conflicts and story arcs within the MCU. Directed by Onah from a screenplay by Malcolm Spellman, Dalan Musson, and Matthew Orton, the film stars Mackie as Sam Wilson/Captain America, Danny Ramirez as Joaquín Torres/Falcon, Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns/Leader, Carl Lumbly as Isaiah Bradley, Harrison Ford as President Thaddeus Ross, Liv Tyler as Betty Ross, Haas as Ruth Bat-Seraph/Sabra, Giancarlo Esposito as Sidewinder, Rosa Salazar, and Xosha Roquemore. The plot revolves around Sam and Joaquin being invited to the White House to meet with President Ross, who asks Sam to reconstitute the Avengers Initiative. However, their plans are disrupted by an assassination attempt, leading to a series of thrilling and action-packed events.

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