Brave New World,” director Julius Onah wanted his entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe to be rooted in the world of a political thriller. Films like “The Day of the Jackal,” “Le Samouraï” and even “The Killing of a Sacred Deer” were among some of his inspirations.

Brave New World. Besides that head-scratching threat from Samuel Sterns (Tim Blake Nelson) during the post-credit scene, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) also received a visit from his old pal, Bucky (Sebastian Stan),