The Boys is basically the MCU’s wild alter ego, with Homelander’s over-the-top brutality being the exact opposite of Captain America’s wholesome patriotism. The crazy antics in The Boys are so far out that even the most creative MCU fan couldn’t dream them up.
But guess what? The MCU managed to give us its own “Did I just see that?” moment in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, proving that even its more buttoned-up universe can throw a curveball now and then.
One of the Most Gruesome MCU Scenes That Matches The Boys‘ Level
In Episode 4 of Sam Wilson’s (played by Anthony Mackie) The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, John Walker played by Wyatt Russell, grabs Captain America’s shield and takes things to a dark place. This isn’t the post-Blip, post-Steve Rogers world fans typically expected. Leaving people to ask the question, did Captain America really just kill someone in broad daylight?
Feeling the weight of his predecessor’s legacy, Walker is struggling. With Sam Wilson, Bucky refusing to team up, and Dora Milaje swooping in to arrest Zemo, Walker is left feeling like a fraud. He’s signing autographs but lacks the Super Soldier strength that made Steve Rogers a true hero.
After a tense fight with Flag-Smasher leader Karli Morgenthau, Walker grabs a vial of Super Serum and decides to inject himself. Lemar Hoskins had warned him that power reveals one’s true nature, and Walker’s desperation to live up to Steve Rogers leads him down a dark path.
In a shocking finale, Walker, now superpowered and vengeful after Karli unintentionally kills Lemar, uses the shield to brutally attack a Flag-Smasher in full view of horrified bystanders. This scene easily made people question whether they were watching the MCU or The Boys.
Fans Still Can’t Get Over This The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Scene
Even after all this time, fans are still reeling from the jaw-dropping shock of that scene. It’s proof that the MCU can still drop a bombshell that rivals even the wildest The Boys moments.
So much so, that fans are still buzzing and debating, proving that the MCU knows how to keep things thrilling and unexpected.
Here is what the fans are saying,
This definitely raises expectations for Captain America: Brave New World. While it’s a tall order for the MCU to top this particularly grisly moment, fans are holding onto hope that the new film will deliver. Only time will tell if it can match this level.
Captain America: Brave New World is set to release on 14th February 2024.
