CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD Director Confirms Adamantium Introduction Will Lead To Project X & Wolverine

CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD Director Confirms Adamantium Introduction Will Lead To Project X & Wolverine

Captain America: Brave New World director Julius Onah confirms that the movie sets the stage for Adamantium to be a huge part of the MCU moving forward, including future plans for Project X and Wolverine.

By JoshWilding - Feb 06, 2025 06:02 AM EST
Source: Screen Rant

In Eternals, the Celestial Tiamut began emerging from the Earth but was stopped by the titular superhero team when they decided to save the planet they'd spent millennia watching over.

While some of the Eternals were taken from Earth by Arishem for their role in Tiamut's demise, the rest set off in search of their missing friends. The movie wasn't a critical or commercial hit and there's currently no indication we'll see their story continue in the MCU. 

However, "Tiamut Island" will return in Captain America: Brave New World where we'll learn the Celestial's remains are the source of Adamantium on the Sacred Timeline. 

Talking to Screen Rant, filmmaker Julius Onah addressed the difference between Adamantium and Vibranium, confirming the plan is for it to one day be part of Project X and the creation of Wolverine. 

"Adamantium is much more durable. Adamantium is not like Vibranium, which can absorb kinetic energy. Adamantium, as we know, will eventually be a part of Project X. It will eventually be a part the story of Wolverine. So Adamantium now becomes this resource that could change the world in a way that's very different because Vibranium is something that is really under the purview of the Wakandans. This is why it becomes an amazing geopolitical football in our film."

"But also what's so great about the MCU is it's an opportunity to take things that are iconic from publishing and find a way to reimagine them for this universe in a way that could be really exciting. And because we haven't had mutants in the past, because we haven't had Adamantium, it became such a fun way to surprise audiences with a new sort of vision of what it could be."

"And I'm just still pinching myself that I get to have the movie that introduces Red Hulk, that introduces Aamantium, that introduces Serpent Society. It is fun for me as a geek, and I think it's going to be a blast for all audiences when they go see this movie."

In the post-Avengers: Secret Wars MCU, it's widely believed we're getting a minor reset which will make it so that the X-Men are already established (removing the need for an origin story). 

However, while Wolverine will likely already exist, Marvel Studios could be plotting a completely fresh start for the character which will see him get those Adamantium claws in the present day before being discovered by the X-Men...for many fans, Logan not being in that first X-Men movie wouldn't be a bad thing given how much screentime he's had in the past.

As things stand, it's hard to say how what came before Secret Wars will eventually tie into what we see afterwards. What are your hopes for Adamantium in the MCU? Let us know in the comments section below. 

In Captain America: Brave New World, after meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross, played by Harrison Ford in his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut, Sam Wilson finds himself in the middle of an international incident. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.

The movie stars Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Xosha Roquemore, Carl Lumbly, with Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson, and Harrison Ford. The movie is directed by Julius Onah and produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore. Louis D’Esposito and Charles Newirth serve as executive producers.

Captain America: Brave New World opens in U.S. theaters on February 14, 2025.

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Malatrova15
Malatrova15 - 2/6/2025, 6:16 AM
Admamtium has nothing to do whit Wolverim
SDCA27
SDCA27 - 2/6/2025, 6:47 AM
@Malatrova15 - James Gunn is destroying Batman and guy Gardner’s hair. I mean who is in charge of
This dcmcu. Oh the horror
Comicmoviejunki
Comicmoviejunki - 2/6/2025, 7:51 AM
@Malatrova15 doing senseless comment on social meds is so fun. Methinks I'll do it all days too
bobevanz
bobevanz - 2/6/2025, 9:31 AM
@SDCA27 - another Snyder simp trying to change the subject
harryba11zack
harryba11zack - 2/6/2025, 6:19 AM
fun fact:
wolverine ate an apple on the set of the wolverine
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UncleHarm1
UncleHarm1 - 2/6/2025, 10:01 AM
@harryba11zack - CGI obviously
CerealKiller1
CerealKiller1 - 2/6/2025, 6:25 AM
He didn’t really confirm anything, he just relayed that obviously it’s tied to Wolverines story…
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 2/6/2025, 6:39 AM
@CerealKiller1 - yeah

He’s pretty much just describing its relation to Wolverine in the comics.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 2/6/2025, 6:27 AM
The director will say all the geeky stuff to entice the fanboys to see this only to end up being hollow words.

Avengers, Wolverine, Adamantium, Hulk. All the things we love from pre phase 4 and the comics are already mentioned.

Cant they market the movie on their supposed actual merits?
RedFury
RedFury - 2/6/2025, 7:03 AM
@vectorsigma - lol come on man...

Not every single thing that comes out of an actor/director/writer/etc is about promotion. Sometimes these people just like to chat about the project they worked on, and what it could possibly lead to in the future. Have you never been excited about something you've made before? And have you never gushed about it when someone showed some interest?

If the movie sucks it sucks. But don't get angry when the folks who created it are actually excited about it and want others to see it. If I make a piece of art, you better believe I'm going to tell everyone about it, and I have a feeling you would to, no?
Ryguy88
Ryguy88 - 2/6/2025, 7:18 AM
@vectorsigma - like adding hashtags in the video description
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 2/6/2025, 8:50 AM
@RedFury - good analogy.

If you made a piece of art, it is fitting you tell all the stories you have while making it. It will be an interesting listen indeed.

This on the other hand was made by committee and nothing gets past Feige. So whatever creative input by Onah will be muted (him being creative enough is another topic).

And the things ive read about his interviews are all promotion imo. Whats bad for me is he mentions a lot of things trying to hype up the movie like this leading to wolverine or leading the avengers which may or may not happen.

All im saying is the movie should have its own merits like we have falcon doing unique ways to use his suit and the shield, etc
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 2/6/2025, 8:52 AM
@Ryguy88 - sorry, i didnt get it 😅
RedFury
RedFury - 2/6/2025, 9:45 AM
@vectorsigma - that's fair, and I see where you're coming from. I won't pretend like a lot of the chatter we hear from the directors, actors, etc. isn't orchestrated.

Do you think maybe his hype talk bothers you because you're disappointed in the MCU as of late, more so than it being him just trying to hype up his work? Because I definitely understand feeling slighted and that effecting how I feel about things. But at the same time I personally enjoy hearing these guys hype up their work, and talk about the future of what their film adds to MCU going forward. Truly I'd much rather hear these things from them than Feige because to me his interviews always seem so robotic and corporate. But when it comes to the actual creatives, I find it engaging and interesting.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 2/6/2025, 9:59 AM
@RedFury - i can agree that im bothered with these because of my big disappointment on the mcu after endgame. There are a few gems here and there but overall, it feels different, hollow and inorganic so most of these hype talks feel unnatural to me.

But im still giving these movies a chance. If I see that this has the same geek energy and creativity as his interviews are, then ill gladly promote it myself. But until then, low expectations. But ill still be there on day 1
RedFury
RedFury - 2/6/2025, 10:22 AM
@vectorsigma - makes sense to me man! Thanks for explaining how you feel about it all. I saw some people going at you the other day, and I just wanted to get a real sense of how you feel about it.

I think going in with low expectations, but also hoping for something fun and entertaining is the best approach. I'm really hoping this is the springing back point for the MCU. I probably have enjoyed the stuff post endgame more than you, but i definitely miss the feel of the good ol' days. Because you're right when you say it feels different.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 2/6/2025, 11:27 AM
@RedFury - thanks for the good chat man.

I am used to the reception of my negativity and marvel contrarianism here. But i guess it has come to a point where we are just teasing each other at times. And i know there are times that discussions are heated and that is fine too as long as we all know that it comes from our love of the genre - even if it isnt obvious at times lol!

No promises though but ill try to approach things as calmly as you!

PS. I am not a native english speaker so props to me that i was able to write what i wrote, haha
RedFury
RedFury - 2/6/2025, 12:24 PM
@vectorsigma - I like that you point out that we're all here because of our love for the source material. It's so true, and it's exactly why a lot of us get into arguments that sometimes go too far. It's because the majority of us are just super passionate about it all and we get caught up in that.

I think if we can all attempt to be calm and cordial with eachother it'll make this place that much more fun. I've definitely lost my cool sometimes though lol. It happens to the best of us!

And man I would never have known English isn't your native language. Bravo to you! What language/languages do you speak?
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 2/6/2025, 8:49 PM
@RedFury - happens to the best of us indeed!

Years of discussions (and debates!) here mightve helped me write and speak better. Ive also learned a few new words of insults along the way, lol.

Im from Asia, that's all I can share as there might be low-key racists around, lolz!
RedFury
RedFury - 2/7/2025, 5:37 AM
@vectorsigma - haha, there's a lesson in everything apparently 😆

Haha right on! I'm Canadian myself. I love how superheroes can bring us all together.
emeraldtaurus
emeraldtaurus - 2/6/2025, 6:34 AM
So we're gettin a new Wolvie ontop of yellow and blue suit Jackman ....now that I like!
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 2/6/2025, 6:46 AM
Cool!!.

Since Adamantium will be introduced in this thus confirming likely that the MCU Wolverine (if/when we get him) likely doesn’t have the metal claws right now , I have an idea how you could introduce him down the line…

You could have the X-Men be sent to go after this supposed feral man in the wilderness which we realize early on is Logan who has just gone through the Weapon X program and has lost his memory so he’s eventually calmed down and taken in by Professor X and the rest.

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MurfDyson
MurfDyson - 2/6/2025, 6:53 AM
Here's to him delivering the goods/ sticking the landing because apparently a lot is riding on Cap 4 being a success.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 2/6/2025, 6:56 AM
@MurfDyson - Amen!!

I’m rooting for it and hope it succeeds.
CaptainDC
CaptainDC - 2/6/2025, 7:02 AM
It’s funny because this concept was clearly put together with the intent to serve as an introdocution to Wolverine in our MCU down-the-line. Then deadpool & wolverine got thrown out together quickly as a cash grab (a good one may I add) and now this reference in Cap4 feels highly irrelevant and much less exciting. We now already know who our MCU Wolverine will be for the forseesbke future, and plot twist, it’s the only one we’ve ever known.
Fogs
Fogs - 2/6/2025, 7:44 AM
I was watching the 1st GoTG the other day and id had me thinking if they weren't also extracting Adamantium in Knowhere.
OmegaBlack13
OmegaBlack13 - 2/6/2025, 8:00 AM
Project X?
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 2/6/2025, 8:01 AM
This is so dumb.

You don't need to explain how there is suddenly adamantium in the MCU. You're rebooting. And even if you weren't, you still don't need to explain it's sudden appearance.
Does this mean Bullseye won't be getting the adamantium upgrade teased at the end of DD S3?
DarthNihilus
DarthNihilus - 2/6/2025, 8:08 AM
Marvel's really in need for a big reboot
WeaponXCII
WeaponXCII - 2/6/2025, 8:09 AM
I’m not sure why, but something about adamantium being a natural discovery rather than an invented alloy doesn’t sit right with me.
supermanrex
supermanrex - 2/6/2025, 3:32 PM
@WeaponXCII - your being overtly nitpicky dude. why does it matter? as long its properties are exactly as the source material who cares if it came from a celestial. MCU is not supposed to be a 1 for 1 interpretation of the comics just keeping the spirit of the source material alive is what they are doing. People have fun reading about alternate universes such as ultimate universe, else worlds, and now absolute from DC but watching it slight changes in lore freak people out for no reason.
bobevanz
bobevanz - 2/6/2025, 9:35 AM
Lol blah blah blah
DocSpock
DocSpock - 2/6/2025, 9:59 AM

Adamantium tied to Project X and Wolverine?

WOW!!!!! No one else ever thought of this!
PC04
PC04 - 2/6/2025, 11:16 AM
It's a cool idea to finally segway to 'Project X' however it feels very "late in the game".

I would've thought Wolverine has long been operating in the MCU (somewhere in the background?). Maybe in Madripoor or trapped in the Savage land or something.

It'll probably be fine, but it just feels a little off to me.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 2/6/2025, 12:12 PM
@PC04 - I mean he could be but just with bone claws for now.

Plus if the soft reboot as rumored could act like the X-Men have always been here then he might already have his Adamantium by then

Couple of different routes they could go
Scarilian
Scarilian - 2/6/2025, 11:55 AM
The reboot is coming, everyone knows. Why have any of this set-up when you can pluck a Wolverine from a different reality, timeline or even just do a brand new universe.

It's such a waste of time trying to bait people with this when it's all irrelevant. Only film you'll need to maybe watch is Avengers Doomsday/Secret Wars and even then we're heading for a full reboot.
deamon
deamon - 2/6/2025, 1:05 PM
I want to see real "Weapon X" movie after Secret Wars, with new actor as Wolverine. Bring on Taron Egerton or someone else shorter.

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