Sure, we all remember spotting Captain America's shield prototype in Tony Stark's lab during Iron Man 2. But did you blink and miss these even earlier hints of Cap's arrival?
The eagle-eyed among you might have noticed a deleted scene in The Incredible Hulk. Take a close look – it features Cap, frozen in a block of ice alongside his trusty shield, after a tussle with the raging Hulk! Talk about a chilling cameo!
And that's not all! The bird's-eye view of the crater where Thor's hammer lands in the same movie is also reminiscent of Captain America's shield design. Subtle, but definitely there!
These sneaky Easter eggs were a clever way to plant seeds for Cap's grand entrance in Captain America: The First Avenger, building anticipation for the hero who would become a cornerstone of the MCU.