New Villains Debut in Captain America Film

Captain America: Brave New World introduces Sam Wilson as the new Captain America and features new plot elements, including the introduction of the Serpent Society and the return of Samuel Sterns as the Leader. The film's director, Julius Onah, explained that the Serpent Society was adapted to fit the film's tone. Thaddeus Ross becomes the Red Hulk, adding to the list of villains Sam faces. Despite these developments, the film received mixed reviews for focusing on past storylines rather than advancing Sam's character. Critics also noted the disappointment of a key line omitted from the trailers that would have emphasized Sam's role as Captain America. The film has been successful at the box office but struggles to achieve the franchise's earlier acclaim.