Steve Rogers Death Theories: Captain America's Brave New World
Since the events of Avengers: Endgame, much conjecture has gone around about Steve Rogers, also known as Captain America's fate in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Though the film saw him apparently live out his life with Peggy Carter upon returning the Infinity Stones, the specifics of his last days remain unknown. Now, the first Captain America: Brave New World teaser could have at last offered us a glimpse of his likely death.
Brave New World Trailer Hints at a Funeral for Captain America
The trailer opens with a quick but interesting view of a funeral scene. Military salutations, the serious mood, and attendees point to a funeral for someone with military experience. Given Steve Rogers's advanced age in Avengers: Endgame, many fans have begun to conjecture that the funeral might be for him.
Might Steve Rogers have passed away from natural causes?
Steve Rogers' age and the fact that Avengers: Endgame concluded with him leading a quiet life make it reasonable that he might have died of natural causes. The funeral scene in the trailer might just be an homage to the original Captain America, showing his death free of any dramatic conflicts or villains.
Is someone else's funeral planned?
Still, there's a risk the funeral scene is a red herring meant to fool viewers. The trailer may be purposefully playing on our expectations, leading us to believe it's Steve Rogers' funeral when it's really for another character.
Supporting Thunderbolt Ross
Harrison Ford's portrayal of Thaddeus Ross in Captain America: Brave New World suggests one rather strong possibility: the funeral is for him. The teaser verified Red Hulk, Ross's Marvel Comics alter persona's existence. Ross lies dead in the comics after assuming Red Hulk. This theory gains more validity from Betty Ross's ( Liv Tyler) presence in the funeral scene.
Still Alive in the MCU: Steve Rogers
Although the funeral scene fuels rumors, it's crucial to pay attention to what Anthony Mackie, Sam Wilson, the current Captain America says. Mackie said in an interview that "he ain't dead," discounting reports of Steve Rogers' death. Based on events preceding Captain America: Brave New World, this implies Steve Rogers is still alive in the MCU at least.
The World Think Steve Rogers Is Dead
But a sequence from Spider-Man: Far From Home, set soon after Avengers: Endgame, shows that the world thinks Steve Rogers died alongside Vision, Black Widow, and Iron Man. This would mean that although the public thinks Steve died in the fight against Thanos, the funeral scene in the trailer is for a secret memorial for Steve kept private between his closest friends and family.
Steve Rogers: a Potential Cameo
Steve Rogers might make a quick cameo in Captain America: Brave New World even if his death could be handled in the film. Though his part is limited, this would be a fitting homage to the legendary character and let supporters see him one last time.
Brave New World Will Look at Steve Rogers's Legacy, Captain America
Captain America: Brave New World promises to explore Steve Rogers's legacy and the influence he has had on the MCU independent of his death or survival. Following Sam Wilson as he assumes the Captain America mantle and negotiates the difficulties upholding Steve Rogers' legacy, the film will Whether Steve or another character, the funeral scene reminds us of the past and prepares the ground for a fresh chapter in the MCU.
Important Learnables
One wonders Steve Rogers' future based on the funeral scene in the Captain America: Brave New World teaser.
Steve Rogers may die, but it's also likely that the funeral is for another character—like Thunderbolt Ross.
Although Steve Rogers is still alive according to Anthony Mackie, the world thinks he passed away fighting Thanos.
Brave New World will look at Steve Rogers's legacy independent of his present situation.
