Summary
In theMCU’sCaptain America: Brave New World, Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson is getting an upgrade to his Captain America suit that Chris Evans' Steve Rogers didn’t have.Captain America: Brave New World’s first trailerrevealed various surprises about the Phase 5 movie, includingRed Hulk’s MCU introduction, Samuel Sterns' return, and the first glimpse at Tiamut afterEternals. Tiamut’s brief appearance in theCaptain America: Brave New Worldtrailer also features an additional surprise.
Sam Wilson’s first Captain America suit, introduced duringThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier’s ending, has been one of the most comic-accurate superhero costumes in recent times. However, its colorful design isn’t appropriate for stealth missions, and its real-life impracticality (namely in the head and neck area) led to the creation of a more subtle Captain America suit forCaptain America: Brave New World. As is usual with MCU costumes, Captain America’s new suit comes with some upgrades.
Captain America’s New Suit Comes With A Military-Style Pilot Helmet
The firstCaptain America: Brave New Worldtrailer revealed Sam Wilson’s second Captain America suit, which sports a less extravagant, blue-dominant color scheme. In one shot,Captain America is shown flying next to Tiamut’s corpsealongside Joaquin Torres. Although the shot is brief, Captain America is visibly wearing a blue helmet with silver accents.Captain America may need this helmet to breathe and protect his face from the wind during supersonic flights.
InThe Falcon and the Winter Soldierand the comics, Sam Wilson’s Captain America headwear only includes a half mask and goggles.
Why Captain America Is Only Getting A Full Helmet With Brave New World
Captain America’s Upgraded Costume Makes Him Faster Than Ever Before
A helmet is a very useful addition to Captain America’s suit, which usually leaves Sam Wilson’s head unprotected. However, the helmet seen in theCaptain America: Brave New Worldtrailer seems to be designed specifically for supersonic flight, as it bears a clear resemblance to the helmets typically worn by real-life military pilots, only lighter and more aerodynamic.WhileSam Wilson has flown for a long time as Falcon, his upgraded Captain America suit is now able to reach unprecedented speeds, warranting the addition of special gear.
Wait, Has The MCU Finally Confirmed Steve Rogers Is Dead?
Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson leads Captain America: Brave New World and the movie’s first trailer might have secretly revealed Steve Rogers' death.
It seems like both Sam Wilson and Joaquin Torres are getting upgrades, probably from President Ross. With technology commissioned by the US government, the new Captain America and Falcon suits will likely be equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including the highest-end wings, jet engines, and helmets. If the Wakandans still have a hand in the design of Captain America and Falcon’s gear, the two heroes' helmets might use nanotechnology; if not, then Captain America and Falcon could provide a breath of fresh air from the MCU’s recent obsession with retractable headwear inCaptain America: Brave New World.
