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Captain America: Brave New World,orCaptain America 4,is going to mark the return of several characters fromThe Incredible Hulk. Liv Tyler, who played the role of Betty Ross in the 2008 film is also confirmed to reprise her role in Anthony Mackie’s next MCU feature. According to the latest rumors, Tyler will only be there in the film for the post-credits scene.
If the rumors are to be believed, the post-credits scene will center around the “funeral” of Betty’s father Thaddeus Ross, who will be played by Harrison Ford in the upcoming film. The late William Hurt played the role of Thaddeus Ross in the past MCU films. As Ford’s Ross is expected to play a central role inCaptain America 4, the rumor has many fans concerned about the character.
What do the rumors state about Thaddeus Ross’ fate inCaptain America 4?
Soon after the rumors aboutCaptain America 4started to come in, numerous fans claimed that it sounded more like a Hulk project. While it is expected thatHarrison Ford‘s character will turn into Red Hulk at some point in the film, Tim Blake Nelson andLiv Tylerwere also confirmed to reprise theirThe Incredible Hulkroles.
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Earlier in November 2023, before the release ofThe Marvels,trusted scooperMyTimeToShineHellorevealed thatThe Marvels‘ post-credits scene is about Monica and the post-credits scene ofBrave New Worldis about Betty Ross. AsThe Marvelsreport was proven true, fans also expected the latter to be correct.
Now, a rumor byMarvel Updatesstates that Liv Tyler’s Betty Ross will only appear inCaptain America 4‘s post-credits scene during Ross’ “funeral”. Following that, she is also rumored to appear in another MCU project.
In ‘CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD’ Betty Ross appears only in the post credit scene during Ross “funeral”.
After this movie she will return in another project.pic.twitter.com/2WWz4sWvWW
— Marvel Updates (@marvel_updat3s)July 19, 2025
While fans are highly unhappy about getting such a potential spoiler, it seems unlikely that Ford’s MCU character will only be there for one project. A section of fans conclude that Thunderbolt Ross will fake his death at the end of theAnthony Mackiefilm, only to make a grand comeback in a future MCU project.
Fans are concerned about Red Hulk’s fate
Gone are the good days when we rarely got a rumor and used to feel the surprise while watching big blockbusters. The rumor about Betty Ross has also got many fans complaining about getting a massive spoiler before the film. However, another group of fans have taken over X to express their concern over Red Hulk’s fate in the MCU.
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The fans claim that it will be a massive waste if Harrison Ford is killed in his very first MCU film. Moreover, it sounds more foolish when we consider the fact that we are also about to get aThunderbolts*film soon afterCaptain America 4. Let’s take a look at some of the fan reactions:
I’m sorry red hulk dying in this film is stupid they should have him be in thunderbolts
— YabadGalHuntress ♐️ (@HunterWeintrau5)Jul 22, 2025
I hope Ross is just faking his death tbh cuz it really would be a waste ngl
— DavidFM (@NicoGamingFM)June 09, 2025
He’s a Hulk… so unless they are faking his death so he can just operate as Red Hulk sure.
If they are killing off Red Hulk, that makes ZERO sense and will cause confusion if a man in a suit with wings and a shield could kill the a Hulk
— Ark-Zero (@JoshuaA68035192)July 28, 2025
If red hulk dies in this movie I will quit the mcu
— Ava_palindrome (@ava_palindrome)August 06, 2025
Ross' funeral??!!.. u are killing an op character in its own film only.. ( Red Hulk)
— BeastDryllX (@beast_dryllx)July 13, 2025
Ross dies???
— KFF (@MCUFPL)June 07, 2025
At CinemaCon 2024, Kevin Feige and Anthony Mackie presented exclusivefootagefrom the film to the audience. However, details about the plot are still under wraps. Recently, the suits of Sam Wilson’s Captain America and Joaquin Torres’ new Falcon were also revealed in McDonald’s promotional material (viaIGN).
The suit of Danny Ramirez’s Falcon receivedpolarizing reactionsamong fans. Several fans complained that it looked more like Vulture’s suit. However, it would not be fair to be so judgmental of the film before we get to see any official material from the Kevin Feige studio.
Captain America: Brave New Worldis set to be released on June 28, 2025.
Subham Mandal
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Subham Mandal is currently working as a content writer for FandomWire with an ardent interest in the world of pop culture. He has written more than 1000 articles on different spheres of modern pop culture and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He’s also an experienced student journalist having demonstrated work experience with the Times of India. He aspires to be a column writer in the future.
