Captain America: New World Order is shaping up to be an even bigger movie than initially expected, with Tim Blake Nelson set to make his return as The Leader and Harrison Ford recently tapped to play General "Thunderbolt" Ross. There had been speculation the character might be retired following William Hurt's death, but he's clearly key to Marvel Studios' plans.
Enlisting a legend like Ford is proof of that, and we'd bet on Ross being important for both the upcoming Thunderbolts movie and what looks likely to be a World War Hulks project of some sort.
Before we get to that, however, we have the next Captain America movie to look forward to. Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson will step up as the latest hero to wield the shield, and according to The Cosmic Circus, the 2024 release will have a "HUGE budget."
It's said Ross is no longer serving as Secretary of State. Instead, he's just a private citizen these days with powerful connections in places that matter and potentially has plans for his own "new world order." Could that involve a team-up with Samuel Sterns that eventually sees him become Red Hulk?
We'd be shocked if it doesn't happen, and even more surprised if Ford isn't given the chance to "Hulk Out."
Cameras are expected to begin rolling in March, anyway, but there's another very interesting tidbit that makes Captain America: New World Order even more intriguing.
"I had heard previously that there may be some kind of crossover with Blade and New World Order," the piece's author notes. "But unfortunately, Blade is currently not expected to start until next summer...considering the Blade film is going through some major rewrites, this crossover plan certainly could have changed."
Could vampires somehow factor into The Leader's plan? Between that and the importance of She-Hulk's blood in her recent series, we can't help but wonder if Sterns is looking to finally crack the code and make perfect Super Soldiers (or Hulks!) with Ross.
Written by Malcolm Spellman and Dalan Musson, and directed by Julius Onah, Captain America: New World Order is set to be released on May 3, 2024.