The new “Captain America” ​​movie is not very good. But don’t call him a dei hiring.

“Captain America: Brave New World” is the most mediocre movie, a roughly pieced together film that pales compared to the early days of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It’s still better than the team’s recent disaster, and the strong opening weekend at the box office seems to have recovered the momentum of the MCU

But the most prominent part of the film is the irony of its landing in a political moment: “The Brave New World” features a black iteration this One month of administration’s typical American superhero has eliminated one of the top priorities of diversity, equity and inclusion.

In a sense, Disney’s timing about diversity is always lost. For most of the run of one of the highest-grossing media series of all time, diversity is an afterthought. In the first decade of the MCU, the heroes (central protagonists) who carried the series were white in more than a dozen movies until Chadwick Boseman led “Black Panther” in 2018.

So, yes, Disney started a little bit.

But when it comes to the blue of the blue from blond and blue-eyed Steve Rogers (played by Chris Evans) to Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) When Steve Rogers with hair and blue eyes Disney actually built a steady platform for the MCU’s first blacks Captain America led his own film.

The 2021 Marvel TV series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier provides Sam with a space to seriously develop into Captain America, not just a lease for MCU diversity.

Sam’s transition to captain can easily become the “blind” version of the MCU, a story of black people winning under the guidance of real white heroes. He may also be Captain Uncle Tom, a slave black man who undoubtedly puts his life on the line.

But “Falcon and the Winter Soldier” explores Sam’s silence to bearing Captain America’s cloak, as his black men often marginalize him, making him a target or a stereotype in the eyes of some of his fellow countrymen. The show also introduces a black super soldier named Isaiah Bradley who receives super serum like Steve Rogers. But Isaiah never became Steve’s praised hero. He was appointed as a prisoner and a science project, and was sentenced to jail and conducted for 30 years. He reminds Sam that whatever his status, his strength or title will happen among black people in America.

This history and these racial issues won’t magically disappear when Sam receives his own movie. Isaiah reappeared in the “Brave New World” to strengthen this. He expressed distrust of the government and warned Sam not to be the president’s puppet to express his whimsicality. In the movie, Isaiah is framed for an attack on the president, and a group of policemen chase him over the White House ground and eventually imprison him. Isaiah plan to be implemented. Again, he reminds people that even the experience of black superheroes is still the experience of black people.

Of course, by the end of “The Brave New World”, Sam has saved Isaiah and proved his courage in some flashy choreography scenes (in the new driving suit with and without him, from Wakan Dan). This movie plays his captain, his own unique hero, Captain America without super serum, but better equipment, different temperaments and different fighting styles. (Some of the captain’s signatures thrived, such as the impressive shield. A lineup that will include more women and people of color.

it should It’s time to have such a variety of heroic lines, including Captain Black America. In fact, it should have been decades ago. However, the ultimate irony of Disney Limited and delayed representative attempts is that the film (originally scheduled to be released in May 2024) is now not only when the president strikes a reduction in diversity initiative, but also when many companies follow suit landing. Disney is a type of trend that has just publicly retreated from some DEI efforts.

Mackie’s captain, America, has received predictable opposition from fans who think he is not worthy of the role. Although a weekend receipt is not conclusive, Marvel fans have been ready for something new over the past few years. The best way Disney can successfully attract fans with this next iteration is not to try to predict how the political wind explodes, but by providing good writing of all backgrounds, fully developed characters, and all the nuances, burdens and history that come with it yes. This shouldn’t be too difficult or ask about politics. Disney shows its abilities and is not always willing.