Brave New World marks the big-screen jump as Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson takes center stage with the shield. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier laid the foundation for the new film, and the last time we saw the hero he'd uncovered a plot about a super serum,

The Marvel Cinematic Universe didn’t just need a villain worthy of Captain America. It needed a smash — and that’s what Hulks are for.

This article contains major spoilers for the ending of “Captain America: Brave New World,” now playing in theaters. Captain America is back — and so are several characters from “The Incredible Hulk,” “Eternals” and more corners of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.