Captain America: Brave New World, or Captain America 4, is going to mark the return of several characters from The Incredible Hulk. Liv Tyler, who played the role of Betty Ross in the 2008 film is also confirmed to reprise her role in Anthony Mackie’s next MCU feature. According to the latest rumors, Tyler will only be there in the film for the post-credits scene.
If the rumors are to be believed, the post-credits scene will center around the “funeral” of Betty’s father Thaddeus Ross, who will be played by Harrison Ford in the upcoming film. The late William Hurt played the role of Thaddeus Ross in the past MCU films. As Ford’s Ross is expected to play a central role in Captain America 4, the rumor has many fans concerned about the character.
What do the rumors state about Thaddeus Ross’ fate in Captain America 4?
Soon after the rumors about Captain America 4 started to come in, numerous fans claimed that it sounded more like a Hulk project. While it is expected that Harrison Ford‘s character will turn into Red Hulk at some point in the film, Tim Blake Nelson and Liv Tyler were also confirmed to reprise their The Incredible Hulk roles.
Earlier in November 2023, before the release of The Marvels, trusted scooper MyTimeToShineHello revealed that The Marvels‘ post-credits scene is about Monica and the post-credits scene of Brave New World is about Betty Ross. As The Marvels report was proven true, fans also expected the latter to be correct.
Now, a rumor by Marvel Updates states that Liv Tyler’s Betty Ross will only appear in Captain America 4‘s post-credits scene during Ross’ “funeral”. Following that, she is also rumored to appear in another MCU project.
In 'CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD' Betty Ross appears only in the post credit scene during Ross "funeral".
After this movie she will return in another project. pic.twitter.com/2WWz4sWvWW
— Marvel Updates (@marvel_updat3s) April 30, 2024
While fans are highly unhappy about getting such a potential spoiler, it seems unlikely that Ford’s MCU character will only be there for one project. A section of fans conclude that Thunderbolt Ross will fake his death at the end of the Anthony Mackie film, only to make a grand comeback in a future MCU project.
Fans are concerned about Red Hulk’s fate
Gone are the good days when we rarely got a rumor and used to feel the surprise while watching big blockbusters. The rumor about Betty Ross has also got many fans complaining about getting a massive spoiler before the film. However, another group of fans have taken over X to express their concern over Red Hulk’s fate in the MCU.
The fans claim that it will be a massive waste if Harrison Ford is killed in his very first MCU film. Moreover, it sounds more foolish when we consider the fact that we are also about to get a Thunderbolts* film soon after Captain America 4. Let’s take a look at some of the fan reactions:
I’m sorry red hulk dying in this film is stupid they should have him be in thunderbolts
— YabadGalHuntress ♐️ (@HunterWeintrau5) April 30, 2024
I hope Ross is just faking his death tbh cuz it really would be a waste ngl
— DavidFM (@NicoGamingFM) April 30, 2024
He’s a Hulk… so unless they are faking his death so he can just operate as Red Hulk sure.
If they are killing off Red Hulk, that makes ZERO sense and will cause confusion if a man in a suit with wings and a shield could kill the a Hulk
— Ark-Zero (@JoshuaA68035192) April 30, 2024
If red hulk dies in this movie I will quit the mcu
— Ava_palindrome (@ava_palindrome) April 30, 2024
Ross' funeral??!!.. u are killing an op character in its own film only.. ( Red Hulk)
— BeastDryllX (@beast_dryllx) April 30, 2024
Ross dies???
— Everything Marvel (@MCUFPL) April 30, 2024
At CinemaCon 2024, Kevin Feige and Anthony Mackie presented exclusive footage from the film to the audience. However, details about the plot are still under wraps. Recently, the suits of Sam Wilson’s Captain America and Joaquin Torres’ new Falcon were also revealed in McDonald’s promotional material (via IGN).
The suit of Danny Ramirez’s Falcon received polarizing reactions among fans. Several fans complained that it looked more like Vulture’s suit. However, it would not be fair to be so judgmental of the film before we get to see any official material from the Kevin Feige studio.
Captain America: Brave New World is set to be released on February 14, 2025.
