Red Hulk Origin Theory Reveals MCU Villain Behind Ross" Transformation
Captain America: New World Order may be hiding the truth about the Red Hulk's origin in plain sight. The upcoming film is set to include the newly recast General Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross, with Harrison Ford taking over the role after William Hurt's passing in 2022. Recent confirmations from Kevin Feige and other executives at Marvel Studios suggest that Ross will not only be president by the events of New World Order, but he may also be the film's main villain. If this is the case, chances are high that the Red Hulk is finally about to make his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut, and his origin may already be set up.
The MCU's fourth Captain America film comes toward the end of Phase 5, with a release date in May of 2024. Therein, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) will continue his journey in claiming the mantle that Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) left to him in Avengers: Endgame. Sam won't be without his struggles in doing so, however, as he will have to face off against various villains in his next appearance, including Ford's Thunderbolt Ross and Samuel Sterns (Tim Blake Nelson), a.k.a. the Leader, who is making his long-awaited return after 2008's The Incredible Hulk. Facing down both Red Hulk and the Leader, Sam is finally poised to earn Captain America's shield.