Alex Garland’s “Civil War,” which dominated headlines in the spring, premieres Sept. 13 on Max, while the acclaimed queer horror drama “I Saw the TV Glow” arrives not long after on Sept. 20.

Beyond Sam Wilson, Brave New World‘s biggest connection to Civil War is Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, who becomes president in the 2025 movie.His rise to power isn’t as straightforward as ...