Exclusive Captain America: Brave New World Clip – Tim Blake Nelson Opens Up About What Leads To Samuel Sterns’ Downfall

The big bad of Captain America: Brave New World gets further explained in an exclusive Marvel Cinematic Universe clip. As Sam Wilson became the next Captain America during Phase 4 of the MCU timeline, 2025 finally marked the year of the long-time Avenger getting his own solo film with Captain America: Brave New World. The Phase 5 installment is now on its way to becoming available to the MCU audience who wants to relive it at home.

With Captain America: Brave New World set to debut digitally on Tuesday, April 15, ScreenRant is proud to present an exclusive clip from its upcoming home media release. In the clip, Tim Blake Nelson takes center stage, where he discusses Samuel’s descent into evil, as well as how the character’s obsession with science drives the Marvel villain. Check it out below:

Captain America: Brave New World Bonus Features Explained

The Captain America: Brave New World digital and home media release will not only include the film itself, but several key featurettes, and bonus material that involve the cast and creative team who brought the movie to life. From the official listing, three deleted scenes are set to be provided from Captain America: Brave New World, which is focused heavily on President Ross and Sam. Two special featurettes put a bigger spotlight on several Captain America: Brave New World characters, from The Leader and Red Hulk to Sidewinder. Lastly, fans will also be able to enjoy a gag reel as well as an official Captain America: Brave New World audio commentary.

Featurette

Official Description

Deleted Scenes

  • A Heartfelt Thanks – President Ross praises Agent Taylor for her actions.
  • The Mission – Sam Wilson tries to extract information out of Agent Taylor in the boxing ring.
  • Stick Around – President Ross extends an apology and an unexpected invitation to Isaiah.

ᴀssuming the Mantle

Ever since his high-flying debut in “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” audiences around the world have known that Sam Wilson was destined for great things. Join the cast and crew as they look at Sam’s past, present, and potential future in the MCU.

Old Scores, New Scars

Brave New World finds Captain America locked in a battle of brains and brawn in the forms of The Leader, Red Hulk, and Sidewinder. From prosthetics to visual effects to stunt work, get the lowdown on these formidable foes and how they’re brought to life.

Gag Reel

Enjoy some hilarious outtakes on set with the cast and crew of Captain America: Brave New World.

Audio Commentary

Listen to Director Julius Onah and Director of PH๏τography Kramer Morgenthau talk about the film.

What The Captain America: Brave New World Clip Means


Tim Blake Nelson's Samuel Sterns a.k.a. The Leader hides in the shadows in Captain America Brave New World

After his introduction in 2008’s The Incredible Hulk, it was always clear that Samuel had a very special fascination with science, which is why his big revealing moment in Captain America: Brave New World is a major payoff to his comic book roots. As Nelson describes himself, Samuel having this big hunger for knowledge and information is what makes him a compelling villain. The Icarus analogy is also a solid way to describe Samuel’s trajectory, given how he has to pay severely for his desire.

Our Take On The Captain America: Brave New World Clip


Samuel Sterns the Leader close-up sat on a chair in Captain america Brave New world

Hearing how complex Samuel is as a character from Nelson himself, it will be fascinating to see where the MCU takes him next, as – based on the Captain America: Brave New World ending – his story may not be fully done yet. Whether or not The Leader is someone who may emerge in Avengers: Doomsday or Avengers: Secret Wars remains to be seen, but given he knows about “other worlds,” it wouldn’t be shocking if Phase 6 brings him back. Hopefully, Captain America: Brave New World is not the last time fans get to see The Leader in action.

Captain America: Brave New World debuts on digital platforms starting on April 15, followed by its 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD on May 13.

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