This seems like a duh but it's not so simple. This was all later reversed when the Cosmic Cube was used to bring back the real Captain America, who was once again able to pick up the hammer when his would-be usurper no longer could, and finally defeated the doppelganger. Let's talk about the potential reasons the hammer is giving him trouble. RELATED: WATCH: Endgame Audience Reacts to Captain America Wielding Thor’s Hammer First off, it is worth mentioning that a fellow superhero lifting Mjolnir clearly was a big deal in 1988. The First Avenger has always known where he stands, and follows through on his convictions. When Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is on the ropes and about to be pummeled by Thanos (Josh Brolin), his hammer Mjolnir comes whooshing by. Joe and Anthony Russo first boarded the Marvel train for 2014's Captain America: The Winter Soldier, one of the most well-received MCU movies to this day.Since then, they returned for three more MCU installments, including 2019's epic finale Avengers: Endgame. In Avengers #28, Captain America was forced to use Mjolnir once again -- this time, to subdue Thor after the thunder god was infected by the Brood. Avengers Endgame spoilers ahead. During the battle with Serpent, Odin's long-forgotten … WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Avengers#28 by Jason Aaron, Ed McGuinness, Mark Morales, Jason Keith, Erick Arciniega, and VC's Cory Petit, on sale now. If that was the setup, this moment in Endgame is the payoff. One possibility could be the worthiness enchantment on the hammer itself. Adam Chitwood is the Managing Editor for Collider. He lives in Tulsa, OK and likes pasta, 90s thrillers, and spending like 95% of his time with his dog Luna. Captain America picked up Mjolnir not only once but on three different occasions. Steve Rogers used Mjolnir to deliver a serious beating to Thanos, even summoning lightning during the battle. Remember that time Cap’s worthiness was teased? However, there have also been times when his worthiness has been put into question. And obviously if you create drama around the circumstances of him wielding the hammer, and then kicking Thanos’ ass for 30 seconds after that, we felt like we could create a risible moment for the audience.”. There have been a number of occasions when Steve Rogers lifted Thor's hammer. Steve Rogers can wield power due to his honesty & pure heart. The reason Captain America is able to wield Mjolnir now is because he is worthy. Steve Rogers once again becomes Captain America and lifted Thor’s hammer to deliver a battle cry rallying the remaining Avengers and citizens of Earth for their final stand. RELATED: Captain America Reenacts an Epic Endgame Scene With a Brood-Infested Thor. It Was Bettany All Along, The 30 Best Comedies on Netflix Right Now (March 2021). In fact, during DC/Marvel crossovers, HE HAS lifted the hammer and used its power. In an interview with the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the Russo Brothers were asked why Captain America was able to lift Thor’s hammer Mjolnir in Endgame when he seemingly couldn’t in Age of … 1 #390‘ back in 1988. 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Later on in Thor #15, Thor discusses the fragility of worthiness with the hammer and reflects how it took losing faith in himself and then gaining it back after finding his new purpose. The crowd's response is electric, and filled with loud cheers that bring a smile to your face. During ComicBook.com‘s Quarantine Watch Party of Avengers: Endgame, writing duo Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely (Captain America trilogy, Infinity War and Endgame) were asked if the always noble Captain America was able to lift the hammer back in Age of Ultron. But it doesn’t fly into Thor’s hands. While he is so far one of a select few to wield the mystical hammer of the gods in the Marvel Cinematic Universe , many more have lifted the hammer in the comics. But when Thor lost control of Mjolnir after his clash with Captain Marvel, the hammer found its way to Diana. Whichever reasoning you prefer, the moment works tremendously in Avengers: Endgame and provided one of the most memorable theater-going experiences I’ve had in a long while. Captain America lift Thor's hammer in Avengers: Endgame. Come Avengers: Age of Ultron, the Avengers take turns attempting to lift Thor’s hammer — a hammer that, as seen in The Avengers, even the incredible Hulk could not lift. This would explain why Brood Thor could not pick it up, and perhaps why it didn't recognize Cap's touch so readily. However, worth has little to do with actual morality. RELATED: Avengers: Endgame Art Immortalizes Moment Captain America Lifted Mjolnir. Tap to unmute. It is important to note that the worthiness enchantment is still effective even if it's cut in half or otherwise smashed. It Did Not Go Well. Now, that means Captain America is more than worthy and can wield Thor’s hammer… In fact, he had to actively think “worthy thoughts” in order to lift the hammer. So, it most likely comes down to enchantment of the new hammer, which could be clarified by Thor if he wasn't infected by the Brood. And, in Avengers: Endgame, which what might be his final film in the franchise, Captain America not only lifted Mjolnir, but called it to his hand and … Thor's not the only one that can hold it--Captain America deemed himself worthy in both the comic books and franchise of blockbuster movies by picking the hammer up. There have been a number of occasions when Steve Rogers lifted Thor's hammer.For example in Thor #390, when he passes Mjolnir to Thor when they were being swarmed by Set's minions.. Another instance of worthiness occurred in Fear Itself #7 when Steve Rogers stepped back into his role as Captain America after his hiatus. Turns out Captain America could always pick up Thor’s mighty hammer, with the theory confirmed by Avengers: Endgame directors Joe and Anthony Russo. A recording was recently released of a movie theater audience reacting to the moment in Avengers: Endgame when Captain America finally lifts Thor's hammer to wield in battle against Thanos. But how could Captain America do it? Has he been able to do it this whole time? Steve Rogers tries to pick up Thor's hammer. According to Anthony Russo, he’s always been worthy, and during that moment in Age of Ultron, he stopped himself from lifting the hammer fully out of deference to Thor: “In our heads he was able to wield it, and he didn’t know that until that moment Ultron when he tried to pick it up. wild. 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But Cap’s sense of character and his sense of humility, sort of out of deference to Thor’s ego, you know Cap in that moment realizing he can move the hammer decides not to.”. Recent events may have impacted Captain America's ability to lift Thor's hammer. Thor’s magic hammer Mjolnir only comes to those who are worthy, and until now that has been only Thor. This instance is another occasion in which Captain America was deemed “worthy” in the comics, but he noted that he couldn't lift the hammer as easily as he did in the past. It communicates asense of wonder and excitement -- one that is shared by everyone who was in … That was the self-sacrifice, Odin was looking to be worthy. For every Captain America or Jane Foster who can lift the hammer thanks to their good, moral souls, there are a multitude of wicked individuals who -- for whatever reason -- are worthy of lifting Mjolnir. Interviewed with the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the co-directors Joe and Anthony Russo have revealed that Steve was always “worthy”. He's been working for Collider for over a decade, and in addition to managing content also runs point on crafts interviews, awards coverage, and co-hosts The Collider Podcast with Matt Goldberg (which has been running since 2012). He's the creator and author of Collider's "How the MCU Was Made" series and has interviewed Bill Hader about every single episode of Barry. Most notably, this happened in Secret Empire, when he was turned into a Hydra agent by the Red Skull. During a spoiler-filled interview on Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast, directors Joe and Anthony Russo shed some light on this moment, with Joe Russo noting that the inspiration for it goes back to that bit in Age of Ultron: “I think it goes all the way back to Ultron. A one-stop shop for all things video games. For more on Avengers: Endgame, click on the links to our recent articles below: This true story about a real-life bear is almost stranger than fiction. Before that, the Avengers gather near the film's start to playfully see whether each can lift Thor's hammer. News Film & Television But longtime MCU fans will remember a humorous bit from Avengers: Age of Ultron in which all the Avengers are trying to lift the hammer, and Cap ever-so-slightly moves it. That’s one way to look at it. Even when he became a HYDRA agent, he was able to pick it up but temporarily since his motive was a bad one. I think everyone who’s a Marvel fan, in that moment where Cap tested the hammer, felt deep down in their heart that he was worthy and that he could potentially lift that, and boy wouldn’t it be special one day if he did. Initially Didn’t Want to Say That Final Line, ‘Avengers: Endgame’: Here’s Why Katherine Langford’s Big Scene Was Cut, More Info. What makes him worthy in Endgame and not before? Avengers: Endgame is the most successful and heartbreaking movie for a lot of audience worldwide. During the battle with Serpent, Odin's long-forgotten older brother, Bucky Barnes is overpowered, which prompted Steve Rogers to take up the mantle again and lead the Avengers into battle using Mjolnir. For example in Thor #390, when he passes Mjolnir to Thor when they were being swarmed by Set's minions. 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Courtesy to Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Reason Captain America Could Not Lift Thor's Hammer in Avengers: Age of Ultron Revealed Everything Coming to Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu & Amazon Prime Video in March 2021 He was able to do it a lot of times in the comics. Note: This article was initially published at a prior date, but in advance of Avengers: Endgame’s release on Digital HD on July 30th, we’re highlighting our spoiler-filled Endgame content. Avengers: Endgame officially confirmed that Captain America is worthy of wielding Mjolnir — but the film didn't explain why it took so long for him to summon the hammer… Markus replied that at the time, Cap wasn’t truly worthy just yet. Can Captain America lift Thor’s hammer? Here's our theory on how Captain America could lift Thor's trusty hammer Mjolnir in Avengers: Endgame. Only those who are worthy may lift Mjolnir, the mighty hammer of Thor, God of Thunder. Spoilers for Avengers: Endgame follow below. Hugh Jackman Asked Lee Daniels to Pitch a 'Wolverine' Movie to Fox. It’s the moment in the film’s epic final battle when Captain America is able to lift Thor’s hammer Mjölnir in battle against Thanos. Of course, "worthiness" shouldn't be a problem for Captain America. Click the button below to start this article in quick view. Shopping. 'Avengers: Endgame' directors, The Russo Brothers, revealed that Captain America could always lift Mjolnir, Thor's hammer, but chose not to. 'Raya' Star Kelly Marie Tran on Lessons Learned From Achieving Many "Firsts" in the Industry. It was perhaps one of the most epic moments for the character, and in all of comic book movie history. To most, it was inevitable – of course, Steve Rogers was worthy. That could indeed explain the difficulty Captain America has with Thor's hammer this time, or maybe the rules have simply changed. All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. 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Share. Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. When Captain America lifted Mjolnir, the hammer of Thor, at the end of Avengers: Endgame, fans cheered. Instead, it flies into Captain America’s (Chris Evans). The first superhero to nominally lift Thor's hammer was Iron Man, in Avengers #122 (by Steve Englehart, Bob Brown and Mike Esposito), but that was through the two major loopholes: You can lift … It is constantly struggling to be worth all the faith others put in you.” With his conviction, Thor becomes the "God of the Unworthy" and wields a new version of Mjolnir he directly forged. She was able to lift it easily, augmenting her own godly powers with that of Thor's. Now, he was actually able to lift the hammer in a show of strength that shocked the world; however, it was later revealed that this evil version of Cap used the cosmic cube to temporarily change Mjolnir's enchantment to allow the feat. The mega-hit Avengers: Endgame is a film full of cheer-out-loud moments for audiences, but one of the biggest crowd responses comes during the climactic battle, in a moment of payoff that’s been building for years. Marvel The last time we saw someone else wield Thor's hammer was in 2015's "Avengers: Age of Ultron." MARVEL & DC COMICS MERCH: http://bit.ly/MarvelDCThemeMerchHow Captain America (Steve Rogers) Was Able To Lift Thor's Hammer Mjolnir In Marvel Avengers Endgame The worthiness enchantment, first put on the hammer by Odin but more recently retconned into being a byproduct of the sentient storm residing within the weapon, directly impacts who can use Mjolnir.
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