News

At one point, Joe Manganiello’s Deathstroke was set to play a big role in the Dceu. The plan was for Lex Luthor to reveal Batman’s secret identity to Slade Wilson in a post-credits scene in Justice League. This would have set up Deathstroke as the main villain in an earlier version of The Batman, which was supposed to be directed by Ben Affleck.

However, things changed when Affleck stepped down as director. Instead, Justice League’s theatrical version, directed by Joss Whedon, teased Deathstroke joining the “Injustice Society” in its post-credits scene. Although this shift disappointed many fans, there were still talks about a standalone Deathstroke film directed by Gareth Evans.

In September, reports suggested that DC Studios hired Captain America: Brave New World writer Matthew Orton to script a movie featuring both Deathstroke and Bane. Some even speculated it might secretly be a Secret Six project. Meanwhile,...

At one point, Joe Manganiello’s Deathstroke was supposed to have a massive role in the Dceu. The plan was for Lex Luthor to reveal Batman’s secret identity to Slade Wilson in a post-credits scene from Justice League. This would have set up Deathstroke as the main villain in the earlier version of The Batman, the one starring and directed by Ben Affleck.

However, things changed when Affleck stepped down as director. Instead, the theatrical version of Justice League, helmed by Joss Whedon, teased Deathstroke joining the “Injustice Society” in its post-credits scene. While the shift disappointed many, there were still whispers of a standalone Deathstroke film directed by Gareth Evans of The Raid fame.

More recently, reports surfaced in September that DC Studios had hired Captain America: Brave New World writer Matthew Orton to script a movie featuring Deathstroke and Bane. Speculation arose that it might secretly be a Secret Six project.

There was a time when Joe Manganiello's Deathstroke was being lined up for a huge role in the Dceu. Original plans called for the villain to learn Batman's secret identity in Justice League's post-credits scene (courtesy of Lex Luthor), setting the stage for him to hunt down Bruce Wayne in the pre-Robert Pattinson version of The Batman. 

That all changed when Ben Affleck decided not to direct the movie, leading to Joss Whedon's Justice League showing Slade Wilson being enlisted to the "Injustice Society" instead. Despite the change, there were later rumblings about a Deathstroke spin-off helmed by The Raid's Gareth Evans.

In September, the trades reported that DC Studios had tapped Captain America: Brave New World writer Matthew Orton to pen a Deathstroke/Bane team-up movie. Many have wondered whether it's really a Secret Six project and James Gunn has confirmed on multiple...

Following an initial online rumor, we got confirmation that a live-action Teen Titans movie was in the works at DC Studios back in March with Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow writer Ana Nogueira enlisted to pen the script.

Updates have been few and far between since, but a recent Production Weekly logline did claim to reveal the key team members: "The Teen Titans are further apart than ever before… until Damian Wayne recruits Starfire, Raven, Beast Boy and the new Kid Flash to join him in a fight against his own grandfather, Ra’s al Ghul."

However, we'd later hear that the movie will focus on a "pre-existing team being revived," which suggested that the roster would more likely consist of the original '60s comic book line-up: Kid Flash (Wally West), Robin (Dick Grayson), Aqualad (Garth) and Wonder Girl (Donna Troy).

Now, scooper Daniel Richtman is reporting that the movie's...

When James Gunn and Peter Safran took over DC Studios, they revealed a large list of upcoming projects across animation, live-action, TV shows, and movies.

In addition to the projects already in development, new ones like Dynamic Duo and Teen Titans have been announced, while some, like the rumored Clayface movie, are still speculative.

Recently, industry insider Daniel Richtman shared a new set of leaks on his private Patreon, mostly focused on lesser-known projects within the Dcu.

Let’s start with the Bane & Deathstroke movie. A few weeks ago, it was announced that DC Studios is working on a live-action film featuring these two iconic villains. The script is written by Matthew Orton, but no director has been confirmed yet.

Details about the movie are scarce, and it’s still unclear whether it will be part of the main Dcu or set in another cinematic universe, like the Batman Epic Crime Saga.

When James Gunn and Peter Safran took over the reins of DC Studios they announced a long slate of planned projects. These projects spanned both animation and live-action, TV shows and movies alike.

Besides those projects that are currently in development, new subsequent projects have been announced like Dynamic Duo, and Teen Titans, and some projects are currently only rumored, like the Clayface movie.

Daniel Richtman, a popular industry insider recently posted a new round of leaks on his private Patreon account and most of them are related to “lesser-known” projects within the Dcu.

Now let’s start with that Bane & Deathstroke movie. A few weeks back it was announced that DC Studios is developing a live-action movie that will focus on 2 notable villains, Bane and Deathstroke. The script is by Matthew Orton but no director has been attached so far.

Not much is known about the movie at this point,...

Back in September, we got word that two of the Dark Knight's most formidable foes are set to forces for a new live-action Dcu movie, with a Bane and Deathstroke project officially in development at DC Studios.

Details were few and far between and no director was attached at the time, but Captain America: Brave New World writer Matthew Orton was said to be working on the script.

A follow-up report suggested that other characters might also appear, as it wasn't clear whether Bane and Deathstroke "would be the central figures of the project." This led to speculation that it could actually be another supervillain team-up, possibly even a Secret Six movie.

James Gunn never actually commented on the report, but he has now confirmed that plans are in place to introduce Slade Wilson (at least) to the Dcu at some point.

James Gunn confirms there's plans for 'Deathstroke'...

Cap is back… again!

Marvel unveiled the latest trailer for “Captain America: Brave New World” at the first-ever D23 Brazil fan event on Saturday. Anthony Mackie, who plays Sam Wilson/Captain America, and Danny Ramirez, who portrays Joaquin Torres/Falcon, were there to greet fans before the new trailer was shown.

The film includes Mackie as Sam Wilson, Harrison Ford’s U.S. President Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, Ramirez as the new Falcon, Carl Lumbly as Isaiah Bradley, Shira Haas as the Israeli superhero Sabra, Giancarlo Esposito as Sidewinder, Liv Tyler as Betty Ross and Tim Blake Nelson as the Leader.

Mackie took over the Cap mantle from Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers, who famously starred in the previous three Captain America movies and the four Avengers films. At the end of 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame,” Steve bids farewell to his fellow superheroes and goes back in time to spend a new life with his beloved Peggy Carter.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been in a holding pattern of late. The once all-powerful franchise that dominated the box office for a decade plus to the delight of comic book fans and disdain of cinephiles started experiencing turbulence in 2021 with the mixed response to "Eternals" before finding the ditch a year ago with "The Marvels." When Jonathan Majors, who'd been cast as Kang (aka the franchise's next Thanos), was convicted of assault and harassment, Marvel Studios was forced to find a new way forward.

The MCU hit a throwing save this summer with "Deadpool & Wolverine," an inherited franchise from what is now known as 20th Century Studios. The film didn't push the overall narrative forward, but it made a barge-full of cash and bought them some time as the prepare to take their first step forward post-Majors with "Captain America: Brave New World."

A new trailer has...

Exclusive: Matt Charman, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter of Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies, has a new television thriller.

British pay broadcaster Sky has ordered Prisoner with Charman set to write and serve as showrunner. The series will be produced by Charman’s own production company Binocular Productions, which was the company behind Netflix spy series Treason.

The series is a relationship drama that dives into what a serial killer can teach an ordinary person about what it takes to survive in his world. Casting is underway. It is expected to shoot next year.

Charman is best known for his film work, which also includes Amazon original Killer Heat, which stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley and Richard Madden and Oasis, which also starred Madden alongside Anil Kapoor. He also exec produced Operation Finale, written by Matthew Orton, about the hunt for Adolf Eichmann, directed by Chris Weitz. He was also set...

The very first test-screenings for Captain America: Brave New World (then known as New World Order) were said to have been met with a mostly negative response, which is believed to have prompted Marvel Studios to order extensive reshoots.

Additional photography for the sequel took place over a 4-month period, with Marvel enlisting Moon Knight writer Matthew Orton to pen new scenes and material for the film. Reshoots are the norm (especially for major studio tentpoles), but such a significant period of AP led to speculation that the studio must be making some major changes to the story.

Some new test-screenings reportedly took place last week, and, based on what we're hearing, this version of the movie didn't go over much better.

Apparently, two screenings were held, with attendees split into groups with either a green or red bracelet. An initial report from World of Reel claimed that two cuts of the film were shown,...

It feels like the DC Universe is on the crest of a wave right now. On one hand, we've got James Gunn's McU-style franchise in the works. Then there's Matt Reeves' The Batman Universe, which is currently airing its spinoff series The Penguin. And what's more, there's a new Joker movie in theaters!

In the midst of all the hype over the 'Batverse,' The Hollywood Reporter recently dropped the huge news that DC Studios is working on bringing more of Batman's most iconic villains to the big screen: specifically, Bane and Deathstroke, who would feature in their own movie. It's being penned by Matthew Orton, who also worked on the McU's upcoming Captain America: Brave New World. The Bane-Deathstroke movie won't be a standalone film, but rather part of James Gunn and Peter Safran's all-encompassing 'Dcu.' Currently, there is no director attached to the project.

This...

DC Studios Developing Deathstroke and Bane Team-Up Movie - Main Image

DC Studios is developing a Dcu movie that will crossover the fan-favorite Batman villains Deathstroke and Bane.

The studio is currently working on multiple projects as part of their relaunch of the new DC franchise under the management of James Gunn and Peter Safran. It will begin later this year with the release of Creature Commandos.

With the arrival of Superman next year, fans are now looking forward to seeing how they'll introduce the Dcu version of Batman. As it turns out, the villains will also be getting their spotlight as well.

Deathstroke and Bane Movie in the Works at DC Studios

Reports have confirmed that a Deathstroke and Bane Dcu team-up movie is currently in development at DC Studios.

As of writing, there is no cast and crew attached to the project aside from Captain America: Brave New World...

Two of Batman’s most popular foes, Bane and Deathstroke, are set to share the screen as Warner Bros’ new look DC Universe continues to take shape.

Both Bane and Deathstroke have graced cinema screens before. When it comes to the comic books, the duo are among the more beloved members of Batman’s colourful cast of villains, and it looks like that popularity has led to a supervillain team-up movie that will introduce the characters to James Gunn’s all-new DC Universe.

Next year will see Warner Bros’ new line of DC movies kick off with Superman: Legacy, written and directed by Gunn himself. Following that, a string of films have been announced including a Batman movie, The Brave And The Bold and Supergirl: Woman Of Tomorrow. Then there are planned TV shows such as HBO’s Lanterns, a space cop series that will feature the Green Lantern corps.

DC Studios has yet to cast a Batman; they only have a title in “Batman: Brave And The Bold,” but it’s already plotting a team-up film featuring Caped Crusader villains. Several trades report that DC’s co-exec leads James Gunn and Peter Safran are quietly plotting a movie that would pair Batman antagonists Bane and Deathstroke, and Matthew Orton, the screenwriter behind “Captain America: Brave New World” is penning the script.

Continue reading DC Studios Making A Batman Villains Team-Up Featuring Bane & Deathstroke at The Playlist.

Despite it now being nearly two years since Warner Bros. Discovery announced that it was putting its beleaguered DC Comics line of superhero films into the hands of actual money makers James Gunn and Peter Safran, the whole apparatus has still felt pretty tentative to date. Partly, that's just because,...

While the last few years have been quite tumultuous for the DC brand, they have been consistently doing justice to its rogues gallery. With the new installment in Matt Reeves’ The Batman Universe, The Penguin, opening to critical acclaim, which will be followed by next month’s Joker: Folie à Deux, things are looking pretty good for DC’s troubled souls.

Deathstroke | Credit: DC Comics

Moreover, James Gunn and Peter Safran are rolling the ball with a Deathstroke/Bane team-up movie, set in the new Dcu, whose script is currently being helmed by acclaimed writer Matthew Orton.

James Gunn Has Brought in One Promising Figure to Helm the Bane/Deathstroke Movie Bane | Credit: DC Comics.

Given the title of Dcu’s first chapter, Gods and Monsters, James Gunn isn’t pulling punches with the new universe’s villainous line-up, which is now set to incorporate Bane and Deathstroke. Considering fans...

Yesterday evening, the news broke that DC Studios is developing a Bane & Deathstroke (Deathstroke & Bane?) team-up movie from Captain America: Brave New World writer Matthew Orton.

For fans of the iconic villains, this came as an exciting development, even if it does seem a little odd for James Gunn and Peter Safran to seemingly be prioritising these two over the likes of Batman and Wonder Woman.

It didn't take long for some fans to point out that this feels like a blatant way to try and emulate Deadpool & Wolverine's success. However, there could be more to the project than meets the eye.

According to Deadline's report, "Exact plot details are still uncertain and sources also stressed the two characters would be in the movie but it’s unclear if they would be the central figures of the project."

In other words, it may not be a feature revolving solely around the two Batman villains.

DC Studios is busy creating a new cinematic universe, building the Dcu from the ashes of the former Dceu. Meanwhile, there are separate projects underway, including Matt Reeves’ The Batman franchise and Todd Phillips’ Joker series, which is set to release its second installment in just a week.

Recent reports from The Hollywood Reporter indicate that two more well-known Batman villains, Bane and Deathstroke, are also getting their own solo films.

DC Studios, led by James Gunn and Peter Safran, is developing a script by Matthew Orton, the writer of the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World film.

As of now, there is no director attached to the project. Both villains have appeared on the big screen before. Bane first debuted in Nolan’s The Dark Knight trilogy, portrayed by Tom Hardy, whose performance earned a lot of praise. His role in The Dark Knight Rises elevated him to a prominent status among Batman villains,...

DC Studios is currently hard at work trying to develop Dcu a new cinematic universe on the grave of the former Dceu. But we also know that a separate thing is going on with ‘The Batman’ franchise helmed by Matt Reeves, and Todd Phillip’s ‘Joker’ franchise which is releasing a second installment in a week.

Now the latest reports by The Hollywood Reporter claim that two more popular Batman villains are getting their solo movies – Bane and Deathstroke.

DC Studios, under the leadership of James Gunn and Peter Safran, is working on a script by Matthew Orton, the writer behind the upcoming ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ film.

Currently, no director is attached to the project. Both villains already appeared on the silver screen. Bane debuted in ‘The Dark Knight’ trilogy by Nolan played by Tom Hardy, with plenty of fans praising his portrayal of the character. This appearance...

Some unexpected, but exciting comic book movie news to take us into the weekend here, with two of the Dark Knight's most formidable foes joining forces for a new live-action Dcu movie.

THR reports that a Bane and Deathstroke project is officially in development at DC Studios. Details are sparse, but we know that Captain America: Brave New World writer Matthew Orton is working on the script. No director is attached.

Both characters have previously appeared on the big screen, with Tom Hardy playing Bane in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises, and Joe Manganiello making a (very) brief appearance as ruthless mercenary Slade Wilson, aka Deathstroke, in the post-credits scene of Joss Whedon's theatrically-released Justice League movie.

Dave Bautista has often expressed interest in playing Bane, so it'll be interesting to see if he gets in touch with his old friend and Guardians of the Galaxy...

Villains really are the new superheroes.

DC Studios has tapped screenwriter Matthew Orton (“Captain America: Brave New World”) to write a feature film that will involve Batman villains Bane and Deathstroke, Variety has confirmed. The project is still in its infancy: There are no stars or director attached, and DC Studios chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran have been clear that they will not greenlight a project until they are satisfied with a complete screenplay.

The movie follows a growing trend in the superhero space of projects focusing as much on the villains as on the heroes, from the ongoing HBO series “The Penguin” and Disney+ series “Agatha All Along” to Warner Bros. upcoming sequel “Joker: Folie à Deux” and Sony’s upcoming Marvel adaptations “Venom: The Last Dance” and “Kraven the Hunter.”

Bane and Deathstroke have also appeared in previous DC adaptations. Most famously, Tom Hardy played Bane in...

James Gunn's new cinematic DC Universe doesn't even officially kick off until this December with "Creature Commandos." Yet, a new film has already been added to the slate. The Hollywood Reporter claims that DC Studios is moving forward with a film starring A-List DC villains Bane and Deathstroke/Slade Wilson. The script is being penned by Matthew Orton, one of the credited writers on "Captain America: Brave New World."

Many of DC Comics' most popular characters are Batman villains, so they've been elevated from heels to stars: think of Joker, Penguin, and Harley Quinn, all of whom have all received their own character-focused shows and/or movies. This untitled Bane & Deathstroke project is the latest in this line.

Bane, real name unknown (and created by Chuck Dixon and Graham Nolan), is one of Batman's deadliest villains. Raised in a South American prison, he volunteered for a chemical testing regimen...

Batman villains Bane and Deathstroke will appear together in a new movie at the James Gunn and Peter Safran-led DC Studios, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The script is being developed by Matthew Orton, whose upcoming work includes Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World. No director is attached to the project.

Introduced in the early 1990s, the brutish Bane is best known for Tom Hardy’s menacing portrayal of the character in the 2012 Christopher Nolan film The Dark Knight Rises. More recently, a comical take on Bane has been voiced by James Adomian in the animated series Harley Quinn.

Meanwhile, the former Army operative Slade Wilson/Deathstroke has been portrayed by Manu Bennett in Greg Berlanti’s CW series Arrow and Joe Manganiello in a post-credit scene of Justice League. At one point, Manganiello was slated to reprise the character in a Ben Affleck-starring solo Batman movie...

Tom Hardy rose to fame while playing Bane in The Dark Knight Rises and now the iconic villain will be getting a new movie, but it doesn’t appear the actor is attached.

The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that DC Studios is developing a new movie centering on Batman villains Bane and Deathstroke.

The movie is being written by Matthew Orton, who most recently wrote the screenplay for the upcoming Marvel Studios film Captain America: Brave New World. No director is currently attached to the project.

Keep reading to find out more…

No casting has been announced for the potential project and it seems Tom is not attached to the film.

Joe Manganiello previously had been cast as Deathstroke for Ben Affleck‘s potential solo Batman movie, but the film never came to fruition. He ended up having an uncredited cameo in Justice League.

With the HBO series The Penguin and the upcoming sequel Joker: Folie a Deux already earning rave reviews, DC Studios doesn’t look to be done focusing on Batman bad guys. Sources confirm to Deadline that the studio is in early development on a new movie involving classic Gotham villains Bane and Deathstroke. Matthew Orton has been set to pen the script, with DC Studio co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran producing.

No director is attached, and the studio had no comment.

Exact plot details are still uncertain and sources also stressed the two characters would be in the movie but it’s unclear if they would be the central figures of the project.

Both characters are beloved to fans of the comics, with Bane especially gaining popularity over the years after Christopher Nolan made him the main antagonist in The Dark Knight Rises, with Tom Hardy playing the main role.

DC loves spotlighting its villains, and THR reports that another villain-centric project is in the works. The outlet has heard that DC Studios is developing a movie that will unite Bane and Deathstroke. Matthew Orton, who worked on Captain America: Brave New World, has penned the script but no director is attached to the project.

DC has always excelled at highlighting villains, with the recently released Penguin series starring Colin Farrell as an example. We’ve also got Joker: Folie à Deux coming next week. I’ll confess that I’m not a big comic-book guy, so Deathstroke and Bane seem like a random pairing, but I’m sure the more comic-literate among you will be able to set me right. Maybe they’re good buds.

Related Kyle Chandler in negotiations to wear Hal Jordan’s power ring for DC’s Lanterns series

Bane has made the leap to live-action on several occasions.

“Captain America: Brave New World” writer Matthew Orton has been tapped to write a Bane and Deathstroke movie for DC Studios, according to an insider with knowledge of the project.

No director is currently attached to the forthcoming film.

Deathstroke

Deathstroke was created by Marv Wolfman and George Perez. He is a mercenary and assassin who first appeared in the “New Teen Titans” #2 back in 1980. Wizard magazine rated him the 24th greatest villain of all time.

In 2009, Deathstroke was ranked as IGN’s 32nd greatest comic book villain of all time. Deathstroke, also known as Deathstroke the Terminator or simply Slade, is known to be the greatest assassin in all of DC Comics.

Deathstroke was meant to be a one-off villain for the Teen Titans, his story being that he took over a contract to kill the team after his son succumbed to his own superhuman enhancements. Instead, he was...

With a big-budget Joker movie just weeks away and a Penguin HBO series freshly unveiled, a few other DC villains are being targeted for the spotlight.

Sources tell The Hollywood Reporter that Bane, the super-steroid injecting antagonist who was previously seen in the 2012 Christopher Nolan movie The Dark Knight Rises, and Deathstroke, another popular archnemesis in the comic book company’s fold, are being lassoed together for a movie. The James Gunn and Peter Safran-led DC Studios is developing a script from Matthew Orton, a scribe on the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World movie.

There is no director on the project.

Bane is a relatively recent addition to Batman’s rogues gallery, with writer Chuck Dixon and artist Graham Nolan creating him in the early 1990s. The character was born and raised in a prison on a fictional Caribbean isle, a locale that allowed him to not only...

Daisy Ridley’s new thriller, Cleaner, has found UK and Irish distribution with Sky and can be expected to land in 2025.

To counterbalance the rather disappointing news that Daisy Ridley’s next outing as Rey in a galaxy far, far away is further delayed, we’ve got some positive news on the actor’s next film.

Ridley will appear in Cleaner, an upcoming thriller in which she plays an ex-soldier, now working as a window cleaner, who gets caught up in a hostage situation as a group of activists take over an energy company’s gala event. The night takes an even more dangerous turn when one of the activists turns out to be an extremist who’s not afraid to murder everyone in the building.

Screen Daily reports that Sky has acquired the rights to Cleaner in both the UK and Ireland and will release the film in early 2025. According to the outlet,...

Devil’s Peak, directed by Matthew Orton, dives into the tricky question: How do we know who the villain is? On the outside, it’s easy to see someone who kills as a bad guy. But, sometimes, their hidden motives tell a different story. Take Thobela Mpayipheli, also known as “The Hunter.” He goes after people who have hurt children, taking justice into his own hands. Why? Because Mpayipheli knows that if he leaves it up to the police or the courts, the system will protect the wealthy and powerful white people, not the oppressed black community. So, Mpayipheli decides to take matters into his own hands, one criminal at a time. But, of course, this puts him on the police radar. Detective Benjamin Griessel, who’s battling his own demons with alcoholism and family issues, is the one chasing him down. The question is, can Benny catch a man who some see as a hero,...

Here's What Harrison Ford Had to Say about Playing Red Hulk for the Right Price - Main Image

In the upcoming Marvel film Captain America: Brave New World, Harrison Ford, who has starred in both Star Wars and Indiana Jones movies, will make his first appearance in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross, a role previously portrayed by the late actor William Hurt.

What did Harrison Ford say about Red Hulk?

Speaking to Variety, Ford, who is now starting a new journey, said that he was mostly reliant on motion-capture technology to transform Ross, the US President Thaddeus, into Red Hulk.

What was his opinion on this? He said, "What did it take? It took not caring. It took being an idiot for money, which I've done before."

Further, he added, "I don't mean to disparage it," "I'm just saying you have to do certain things that normally...

If you thought Red Hulk would be the only Hulk appearing in Captain America: Brave New World, think again.

In an interview with Entertainment Weekly at Sdcc, Brave New World star Anthony Mackie revealed that the film will feature multiple Hulks.

"The events of Hulk and his film don't pertain to this movie at all," began Mackie. He added, "And when he shows up, not Red Hulk, the other Hulk- there are multiple Hulks..."

At this point Harrison Ford taps Mackie, seemingly as if he's surprised to learn this info (or possibly even to stop Mackie from saying more), but Mackie continues on, stating, "But there's only one Red Hulk, there's only one."

"When he shows up, his world, his universe, his story- it's completely separate from the way we utilize him in our story."

Anthony Mackie just revealed that The Hulk will appear in ‘Captain America: Brave New World...

Out of the three main films that Marvel Studios focused on at Sdcc yesterday evening, the film with the most moving parts just might be Captain America: Brave New World.

The film will introduce adamantium to the MCU and features the Leader, the Serpent Society, and Red Hulk. Not to mention, it seems Bucky wasn't the only brainwashed, former super soldier based on what happens to Isaiah Bradley in the film's first trailer.

While on the Sdcc press line, actor Tim Blake Nelson told Deadline that he was initially heartbroken when it became apparent that there wouldn't be a second, standalone Hulk movie. But in reality, he needed the time that passed in order to become an actor who could do justice to the character of the Leader.

"I had given up on coming back as The Leader and I despaired over that for a good 15 years. It was a...

Out of the three main films that Marvel Studios focused on at Sdcc yesterday evening, the film with the most moving parts just might be Captain America: Brave New World.

The film will introduce adamantium to the MCU and features the Leader, the Serpent Society, and Red Hulk. Not to mention, it seems Bucky wasn't the only brainwashed, former super soldier based on what happens to Isaiah Bradley in the film's first trailer.

While on the Sdcc press line, actor Tim Blake Nelson told Deadline that he was initially heartbroken when it became apparent that there wouldn't be a second, standalone Hulk movie. But in reality, he needed the time that passed in order to become an actor who could do justice to the character of the Leader.

"I had given up on coming back as The Leader and I despaired over that for a good 15 years. It was a...

“Captain America: Brave New World” electrified Comic-Con on Saturday with cast members Anthony Mackie, Tim Blake Nelson, Danny Ramirez and Giancarlo Esposito all hitting the San Diego fan event to tease the superhero sequel. But it was the late panel surprise arrival of Harrison Ford that left the biggest impact as the film icon took the Hall H stage to massive applause. Footage from the movie was screened during Marvel’s presentation and confirmed that Ford’s Thunderbolt Ross will, indeed, be transforming into the Red Hulk in the film. Ford gave the crowd exactly what they wanted, mimicking the Hulk’s mighty roar.

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige called “Brave New World” a return to the gritty action of “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” which put a spandex spin on the kind of paranoid thrillers that were so commonplace in ’70s cinema, while Mackie teased that Marvel fans will...

Marvel has just dropped a trailer for the upcoming “Captain America: Brave New World” film, which will be released on Valentine’s Day 2025. This film takes a more spy-thriller, espionage angle, which works for Sam Wilson’s (Anthony Mackie) Captain America, as he was never given the super serum.

The trailer finally gives us a look at the film that has been renamed, delayed, and has faced many reshoots. It was rumored that the original did not test well with audiences.

Take a look!

Of course, everyone is excited because we get to see Red Hulk, which was leaked months ago with the early release of the McDonald’s Happy Meal toys tie-in.

I do like that they make a point of having Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross (Harrison Ford) say that Sam is “…no Steve Rogers.” Because that is the elephant in the room with this character shift, Wilson acknowledges that...

After months of delays and reports of extraordinarily expensive reshoots, we finally have the first trailer for Captain America: Brave New World. Despite the extensive changes made to the film since it was first announced (including its title), it looks like the fourth Cap movie will deliver on the action-packed, Hulk-busting political thrills as promised. Check out the trailer below.

Production on Captain America: Brave New World initially wrapped in June 2023, but as Marvel retooled their more-is-more approach to content, the studio also made the call to rework the movie. Reportedly, an entire subplot involving supervillain team the Serpent Society was removed, while a new antagonist played by Giancarlo Esposito (reportedly the X-Men-adjacent S.H.I.E.L.D. agent G.W. Bridge) was added in over the course of months of reshoots.

Whatever changes were made, the Brave New World trailer makes clear that the Captain America...

Cap is back!

Marvel Studios has released the first trailer for “Captain America: Brave New World,” the fourth Captain America movie and the first starring Anthony Mackie’s flying superhero Sam Wilson, formerly known as Cap’s sidekick the Falcon.

Mackie takes the Cap mantle over from Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers, who famously starred in the previous three “Captain America” movies and the four “Avengers” movies. At the end of 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame,” Steve bids farewell to his fellow superheroes and goes back in time to spend a new life with his beloved Peggy Carter. He gives his iconic vibranium shield to Sam, who vows to do right by the world-famous hero.

In the new trailer, Sam is greeted by Harrison Ford’s U.S. president Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, who wants to make Captain America a U.S. agent. The action heats up quickly as the superhero stops a would-be assassin at the White House.

Anthony Mackie is adjusting to a new world order. The actor stars as Sam Wilson in Captain America: Brave New World, the Marvel Studios film that is described as a grounded political thriller that hearkens back to the 2014 feature Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

Harrison Ford makes his Marvel debut as General Ross, the role previously played in the MCU by the late William Hurt, who wants to bring Captain America aboard in an official military position after being elected president. Wilson seemingly works to uncover a nefarious global plot – and eagle-eyed fans will spot the brief glimpse of Ford, as the Red Hulk, going head-to-head with Cap.

Mackie has played Sam Wilson since Winter Soldier, which introduced him as the hero The Falcon, an ally of Chris Evans’ Captain America.

Mackie went on to appear in Captain America: Civil War (2016) and multiple Avengers films before toplining the Disney+ series...

Much has been said about Captain America: Brave New World's reshoots, though the prevailing opinion among social media's scoopers (and the trades) is that the intention has always been to fix the movie's action scenes, not the story.

Today, we bring word that the 2025 movie's additional photography is finally completed. The news comes from crew members who went online to celebrate what will be the final movie worked on by veteran first assistant director Michele Panelli-Venetis.

We're also hearing that Creed III fight coordinator Mark R. Miscione was tapped to serve in the same role for Captain America: Brave New World's reshoots. Those have seen Giancarlo Esposito board the movie in a mystery role and, supposedly, scrapped the Serpent Society.

Most of the cast appear to have been involved with the reshoots, including The Incredible Hulk star Tim Blake Nelson.

"[I'm] very excited about it. I'm headed to Atlanta...

Much has been said about Captain America: Brave New World's reshoots, though the prevailing opinion among social media's scoopers (and the trades) is that the intention has always been to fix the movie's action scenes, not the story.

Today, we bring word that the 2025 movie's additional photography is finally completed. The news comes from crew members who went online to celebrate what will be the final movie worked on by veteran first assistant director Michele Panelli-Venetis.

We're also hearing that Creed III fight coordinator Mark R. Miscione was tapped to serve in the same role for Captain America: Brave New World's reshoots. Those have seen Giancarlo Esposito board the movie in a mystery role and, supposedly, scrapped the Serpent Society.

Most of the cast appear to have been involved with the reshoots, including The Incredible Hulk star Tim Blake Nelson.

"[I'm] very excited about it. I'm headed to Atlanta...

Rumours have swirled about Giancarlo Esposito possibly boarding the MCU for a few years now. However, two characters who have repeatedly been mentioned by fans are Professor X and Magneto.

With Marvel Studios' X-Men reboot on the horizon, both seemed like a very real possibility. The Breaking Bad star has never shied away from playing into the rumours, though eventually admitted he'd like to play someone a little more proactive than Charles Xavier.

The actor will get his chance with what looks to be an action-packed role in Captain America: Brave New World. While Esposito has been spotted in set photos, we have no idea who he's playing; it does, however, seem like he's a mercenary tasked with taking down Sam Wilson.

Talking to ComicBook.com, The Mandalorian and The Boys star reflected on the rumours and speculation that previously surrounded him.

"The fans really started the Professor X rumor and I loved it.

Marvel’s next Captain America film is getting expensive, and it sounds as if sizeable reshoots are underway – costing up to $100m alone.

While studios tend to be reticent to publicise the actual production budget for their movies, some kind of alchemy still brings together at least a rough number. Take the original Iron Man movie for instance. That’s now believed to have cost in the region of $140m all in, with the price rumoured at the time of its release said to be closer to $100m.

What does seem very clear is that arguably 2025’s biggest Marvel film, Captain America: Brave New World, is going to be a lot, lot more than that. In fact, believe a fresh report that’s popped up over at World Of Reel, and the reshoot costs along for the film are really quite alarming.

None of this has been confirmed, and none of it is our money.

Some fans got to see Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson meeting Harrison Ford’s President Thunderbolt Ross in Captain America 4 at San Diego Comic-Con. However, the reports coming out from the film are not good news for Kevin Feige or Marvel. The film reportedly spent a budget of $350-$375 million. The inflated budget comes after the extensive reshoots that were ordered after the film received terrible scores during test screening.

Anthony Mackie as Captain America in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier | Marvel Studios

In the film titled Brave New World, Sam Wilson looks to become a worthy successor of Steve Rogers, donning the Captain America mantle. Besides Ford and Mackie, the film will also star Liv Tyler, Shira Haas, Tim Blake Nelson, Carl Lumbly, and Danny Ramirez.

Harrison Ford’s Captain America 4 Has Avengers-Level Budget

Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford on the sets of Captain America: Brave New World...

When Marvel Studios enlisted the Russo Brothers for Captain America: The Winter Soldier, many fans understandably questioned whether the filmmakers behind You, Me and Dupree were the right team for the job.

Well, the 2014 movie remains one of Marvel Studios' best, and Joe and Anthony delivered yet again with Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame.

They've since moved on from the MCU to focus on Agbo, a production label they can release their own movies through (with the biggest hit so far being Netflix's Extraction franchise starring Thor actor Chris Hemsworth).

While the Russo Brothers' time in the MCU appears to be over, Captain America: Brave New World Editor Matthew Schmidt recently updated his film credits and Joe and Anthony's names are included.

In a list of producers, we have Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier's Nate Moore...and the Russos!

5 Villain Fan Theories About Giancarlo Esposito's Character in Captain America: Brave New World - Main Image

Everyone is discussing the possible characters Giancarlo Esposito will play in his MCU debut. Best known for his compelling performances in Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian, Esposito will make his MCU debut in the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World.

Captain America: Brave New World promises a fresh take on the Captain America series, introducing various new characters. Esposito’s character has recently been brewing some fan theories among Marvel fans about his role in the film.

Giancarlo Esposito as Jake Fury in Captain America: Brave New World

During a panel at Ccxp in Brazil last May, Esposito revealed that he had been cast in a Marvel film, which later turned out to be Brave New World. Although his character is shrouded in secrecy, recent reshoots and leaked set photos have provided more clues to his character.

Captain America: Brave New World reshoots are currently taking place in Atlanta and it appears another major Marvel character has been added to the movie.

Based on a recent Instagram post from paparazzi Atlanta Filming (who has taken hundreds of the shots we've featured here over the years), it appears Benedict Wong will return as the McU's Sorcerer Supreme, Wong.

This might feel like a strange move, but it makes sense on several levels. For starters, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings revealed that Wong, Bruce Banner, and Captain Marvel seem to regularly meet to discuss threats to Earth-616, so why wouldn't he touch base with the new Captain America?

Then, there's the fact Abomination is now training in Kamar-Taj; he was created by The Leader and could have valuable intel about the villain...heck, he may even show up to help Sam Wilson deal with Red Hulk.

There continues to be a great deal of excitement surrounding Giancarlo Esposito's role in Captain America: Brave New World. While The Mandalorian star has been spotted on set in Atlanta for reshoots, we're still no closer to knowing who he'll play.

Moon Knight villain Bushman remains a likely possibility, though some social media scoopers have said that's not true. However, they also aren't saying who he is playing!

A new set video has found its way online today and despite not offering any additional clues, we see Esposito wielding a gun and seemingly on the hunt. The trades have confirmed he's a villain, so we're guessing Sam Wilson is on his hit list.

Recently, there's been chatter online that fans will likely be disappointed with who the actor has been cast as. In fact, it's being compared to when Robert Redford took on the role of the little-known Alexander Pierce...

One of the most surprising things about Captain America: Brave New World is the fact Sam Wilson will have to match wits with The Leader.

We first met Samuel Sterns in 2008's The Incredible Hulk and learned Bruce Banner's apparent ally had some questionable beliefs when it came to science. That included creating the Abomination and, when Emil Blonsky went on a rampage in Harlem, Sterns got his own dose of Gamma poisoning after a sample of Banner's blood contaminated a wound on his head.

His head started growing and that was the last we saw of Sterns until a tie-in comic (which may or may not be considered "canon") revealed that Black Widow took him into S.H.I.E.L.D. custody.

Talking to Screen Rant, actor Tim Blake Nelson confirmed he's part of Captain America: Brave New World's reshoots and that we'll get an...