Octavia Spencer received a special thanks for her unseen behind-the-scenes contributions to Captain America 4. The film explores themes of legacy and identity as Sam Wilson takes on the role of Captain America.

Julius Onah is the director behind Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World , and in the “Special Thanks” credits, there was a shoutout to Octavia Spencer.

Brave New World honored Octavia Spencer in the credits despite not appearing in the Marvel movie. Here's her mention, explained.

Danny Ramirez, left, and Anthony Mackie in a scene from Marvel Studios' "Captain America: Brave New World." Marvel Studios-Disney

Brave New World has divided audiences and critics, and a few key reasons explain the difference in opinions about the MCU movie.

Brave New World” fell back to earth during its second weekend, bringing in $28.2M this past weekend at the box office, falling from its $100M from its debut during the four-day holiday weekend.  It still remained at No.

Julius Onah discusses the look of the MCU villain: "You want to make sure that even with these heightened characters, it fits into the world of the film."

Brave New World” flew into first place at the box office on Friday, its second in theaters, earning $7.2 million, according to The Numbers. The sci-fi action flick, based on the Marvel Comics character,

Marvel movies tend to be for the whole family, but not all of them. What about Captain America: Brave New World?