Endgame Easter Egg! Howard Stark's Secret ZOLA Project Theory!

Avengers Endgame Zola Easter Egg revealed! What was Howard Stark's mystery plan with Dr. Arnim Zola, and how could it blow open a dark truth about Tony Stark's origin? Erik Voss dives deep into this TOTAL CONSPIRACY to decode the unanswered questions about the Avengers' "time heist," Tony Stark's relationship with his father Howard, and the early days of SHIELD. What clues did we miss from the Howard Stark scene in Iron Man 2? Why did Tony Stark choose the specific date in 1970 to time travel back to? Why is it so crucial that Howard Stark brings sauerkraut to his pregnant wife? What was Tony Stark hiding with his cryptic reaction to his mother's pregnancy timeline? And could the 2013 Iron Man comics with Recorder 451 and ARNO STARK come into play in the MCU?
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[@bonbon1315]

Marvel: Tony Stark’s dead Fans: *all die inside* Marvel: no wait he has brother fans: just let us suffer in peace

[@jaywithani2753]

Westermann Tanner yet no one feels the pain for black widow like I do 😔

[@sanss5721]

Wait wat

[@rajatkhanna2553]

Until you hear that he is coming back in the black widow movie!

[@jigokunohi6538]

Tony stark was like a brother to a lot of people 😖😭

[@g_ncay]

Rajat Khanna but that’s based in the past

[@brianhogg358]

Why would it be weird for one of the founders of SHIELD to talk to one of the important scientists who's been there for decades? I bet they'd have weekly meetings. Also, Stark's reaction reads to me like he was so focused on finding the stones -- and picking a date when he knew the stone and Pym were at the same base, *not* when he knew that his father and Pym were there, because why would that be what he was thinking of? -- that he didn't think about how that date relates to his birth? The fate of the universe was in the balance, after all.

[@dawickedj]

I'm surprised he didn't mention the end of that scene with Howard Stark Howard tells Tony that he is thinking about naming the baby Arno

[@MostlyOni]

Marvelous Movies he said elmanzo not Arno

[@ImBenzo]

Well Zola was a shield official that operated in technology and development and obviously Howard did as well so that's why he could have been asking. Or ya know. Crazy cooler plots

[@hellojari07]

that is basically what I was thinking

[@guyfromthatoneplace478]

True but the MCU rarely has useless and unmeaningful cameos/Easter eggs

[@joncardenas3203]

So Pym and Howard stark had a falling out, because pym thought stark stole Pym particles right? So I assumed Tony jumped to the day Pym says Howard stole the particles, and there was some cut scene explaining the exact date. So that way the gag would be that Tony Stark stole the particles that Howard Stark was accused of but didn't do himself. And thats why the date has meaning to tony, because Pym always accused howard of it to the point he would even say what the exact date was.

[@jamessmith6363]

Jon Cardenas nigga that scene was in 1989 when they relocated to the triskoskeleton not camp Lehigh in 1970 lmao 😆

[@chien-muyang8712]

@@jamessmith6363 yea Pym definitely wouldn't have waited 19 years

[@djredshow]

That's not how time travel works in this movie.

[@JewishNoble]

thats a self consistency time travel which isnt in this film and makes no sense logically anyway.

[@user-ep8ns6hg4q]

@@djredshow Actually with the events of Loki that is how time travel works in the MCU, the future can change the past and can create an alternate future when changing the past, since what the Avengers did was supposed to happen it would mean that the original timeline was snapped, they travelled back in time to alter it, in doing so they created a nexus event and we were changed to follow the MCU in the variant timeline by the TVA (which does still exist post Loki) pruning the original timeline they left. Sylvie actually changed the past and future by altering the present. Anything is possible in a Multiverse, Earth 616 is still earth 616 in every variant version, except the ones that were made variants by being labeled something other than 616.

[@simiankleurde1544]

I don't think that the MCU should bring in the story line of "Tony Stark was adopted". I think that would ruin the Tony Stark we grew to love.

[@micglou]

I think he's reading too much into it... Tony was just thrown because he met his father and because his father told him his mother was pregnant with him, he's still human and that simply wasn't on his mind.

[@Ojuis.]

Simian Unlucky I think tony is adopted in the comics thats what i heard n his real parents were shield double agents

[@RecluseBootsy]

I don't think it would break the character, but it would be a fruitless posthumous revelation.

[@uglypenguin6878]

Yea you could tell he was nervous to be around his dad from the moment they met

[@MasterOrona]

It would be a huge mess like the comics. The recorders, the GodArmor, Arno, the Greys that live in Vegas. Your average MCU fan would be overwhelmed. Even with Guardians being so popular.

[@ethan2570]

Nice shirt, I’d order one but.... “Last time i trusted someone i lost an eye”

[@humanzombie2382]

I want one to

[@sokecool5194]

I just want to know where goose after Captain Marvel?

[@Hritik9000]

Last time I trusted a cat, I lost an eye

[@dominicmenter5778]

Ur a genius

[@hridikanair456]

Nailed it

[@matthewdennis7390]

What if Bucky was ordered to assassinate Howard Stark because stark was starting to find out about hydra with Zola

[@matthewdennis7390]

Craig Goetsch oh got it

[@ketchup016]

I had a thought like that during Captain Marvel, like maybe Howard gave the tesseract to Annette Bening because he had suspicions about Shield. I think that could definitely be part of why he was killed and when.

[@NadiaGirl1]

Craig Goetsch Another thing the formula didn’t work on them they were not good people like Steve was and Bucky were.

[@sarthaksrivastava911]

@@NadiaGirl1 That's certainly not a limitation. The Super Soldier formula easily work on any kind of people, it justs amplifies the morale of the person, whether it's god or bad.

[@mycustomheroes2740]

Wow this is deep, I have a headache

[@birta_julia]

What do you think goes through Howard's mind when his son, Tony, starts to look more and more like Howard Potts?

[@ianjones935]

That's the Back to the Future paradox.

[@kkibela]

I always think that about back to the future

[@n3rd172]

yooo, I didn't even think about that. thats worth looking into.

[@Drawoon]

He's met him once. He's not gonna remember what Howard Potts looks like, let alone remember it clearly enough to see these similarities.

[@birta_julia]

@@Drawoon could be, we don't know. I was just thinking about it and decided to share it

[@thehungryhungarian84]

The emotions changing in just seconds on RDJ's face are really something. That always felt that there is more to this scene that we think.

[@joewyatt2269]

The interesting thing is that when he's convincing Cap to go back to 1970, he says he knows both (Pym and the Tesseract) are there, and he knows how he knows. That felt very foreshadowy to me but was never paid off. Especially considering he wasn't alive then. But now that I think about it, the presence of Loki in 1973 in his upcoming solo series might be where this becomes clear.

[@willefebvre]

It’s actually 1975

[@harissabotic5714]

And Loki would not affect the future in his series, just create many timelines, by time travel.

[@juancortez4927]

I've been thinking about this too after watching Endgame for like the 16th time. What if Tony is a clone of Howard? He would have knowledge of everything that Howard had it his mind, thus making Tony doubly smart. Just my input.

[@RecluseBootsy]

Well they used it to create cap and it was next seen in Captain Marvel at a shield facility. I don't think it's too far-fetched that there was extensive mentionings of it in shield files as well as Howard's personal notes thus creating an in-universe timeline for Tony to follow.

[@Spade313]

Joe Wyatt what if Howard just found a way to use Zola’s mind transfer tech, but instead to his newborn son instead of a computer mainframe. That way Howard would live on through Tony; while letting Tony inherently have more knowledge at a younger age. Possibly explaining how Tony is so smart.

[@leahbonifacio9631]

Arnim Zola’s tech is the key to future Ironman being a Jarvis-like character on next MCU movies. Or, the implication is too many to mention.

[@GeassKing0]

You have a point there!

[@xposed7688]

Leah Bonifacio he won’t

[@RecluseBootsy]

Tony already Zola'd himself in FFH, didn't he?

[@yesitsme5882]

Venom Squanch No lol

[@flannels9631]

Leah Bonifacio no I don’t think so but we never found out how Jarvis was created

[@dxd--ajay]

Howard definitely knew a lot about what zola was doing because we see Jarvis.I thought Jarvis was made by Howard but his brain was actually uploaded like zola.

[@jorgeramirez6060]

I thought too that Tony's reaction in that moment was odd.I wonder if the Russo brothers will ever comment on this.

[@NichHustler]

I hope they don't. They're about two or three comments away from becoming the Rowling Brothers.

[@hooknmouth5764]

I noticed this too but what is it? I think Tony realized that Professor Hulk is his little brother and was separated at birth and Thanos and his mom had an affair! 😥

[@lylearoyii]

If you're a father yourself, you'd understand. Being a parent talking about your child is bliss. At least to us good ones. Tony was just remembering how it was when Pepper was pregnant with Morgan.

[@jackbull6635]

Maybe Howard was helping zola with his ai form as he was the smartest person with technology at that point maybe clashing with hank for that but I think it's a strong argument

[@mariavazquez6561]

That's why zola will be Ant-man's villain because zola needs some pym particles or some of hanks tech

[@dylan_brauns]

Really love these! You really helped me understand many subtle easter eggs and references that shaped and furthered my love for the MCU!!!

[@Comic3247]

Why is everyone only just mentioning this, I literally remember on my first viewing hearing Howard say “Arnim is that you” when Tony was attempting to nick the tesseract

[@mannydragonslayer5696]

I know right, I didn’t think much about it, but apparently lots of people missed it? I dunno...

[@legendaxicad._]

Tony stands for Anthony. Probably a nickname.

[@theoddgamer7114]

I think You've gone crazy after watching this movie over 100 times

[@ericdculver]

Agree. This is a well-thought-out theory, but not really one with much evidence.

[@hridikanair456]

You are great. No one will rewatch Endgame so many times😂😂

[@GeassKing0]

There are probably still small Easter eggs. He pointed out things I didn't recognize. It's great though!

[@bradyvandellen3291]

Many*

[@thomaslockhart8071]

Mucheny

[@NationalGamer]

Many*

[@hridikanair456]

My first comment earning more than 400 likes. Thank you guys

[@Idn5244]

Zola is now a greater threat apart from Noobmaster

[@Enfiare]

Lmao

[@mistermando922]

NoohMaster is the greatest threat

[@mistermando922]

@@niemand1847 he's DEFINITELY not Loki

[@poisonxvy]

Correction noobmaster69

[@RGC-gn2nm]

The one above us all?

[@andrelarsenpt]

Awesome video! Love the enthusiasm you're always bringing to your videos!

[@techynerdygypsy1731]

I'm so happy that you guys are breaking this down the way you are!!!

[@benjieabbas3322]

Tony Stark is Howard's greatest creation. What if Tony is actually his younger clone and not his actual son? "I'm limited by the technology of my time. But one day you'll figure this out."

[@brianhogg358]

Well, they *did* have the same haircut.

[@dadpoolonyt]

That's how Tony is still alive, the original Stark is hiding out.

[@dadpoolonyt]

@@Krillinish2 what if captain America wasn't the only super soldier. The agent Carter tomy stark froze an embryo to later become Tony. I mean how else can he sustain so much damage even if hes protected by a suit. 🤔

[@Aerochalklate]

AJ Punk and loki couldn't mind control him with sceptre 😂

[@Axodus]

@Aerochalklate Actually that's because... I don't need to explain it to you. (rolls eyes)

[@chrisruggiero7049]

I couldn't be any more all in on Total Conspiracy. Keep up the good work!

[@GregDeocampoogle]

i've become such a fan of this channel, and have gone back to old episodes. You've really become such an interesting engaging performer. Congrats :)

[@jetpenguin9]

knowing the mcu, they dont just bring up things like this scene for no reason, I think were gunna see an unfamiliar stark in the future

[@thatmcuguy3630]

Loved the Shout out, feeling pretty good right now. The theory makes sense, maybe Zola already identified Tony as threat with him algorithm too?

[@sharmishthajm5876]

Hey here's a addition to your theory- Tony stark was still alive despite he was in space in 2012.He went there through a wormhole but was still alive despite the fact that his suit at that time wasn't designed to go to space or to provide him artificial oxygen.

[@michaelfarrell4824]

Humans can survive up to a few minutes exposed to the vacuum of space, wasn't he only in space for like 15 seconds in 2012?

[@JewishNoble]

@@michaelfarrell4824 plus he also went unconscience during space as well

[@pinktribble]

Thank you for your continued service.

[@milkgaming6155]

This is a god damn masterpiece. Seriously, how the hell do you guys come up with this? This theory is so crazy that it might just work. I cant imagine how they would implement another stark into their story, but it feels so right.

[@WenderPottery]

Arnon Zola was the genesis of the AI tech after death and his research would go on to help either Stark help preserve Jarvis in an AI after he died

[@Moontrap]

There is definitely something going with how confused he looked in the elevator. This is going to only make sense years from now, just like how old Cap was holding one of the corners of Peggy Carter's coffin while Young Cap was holding the front right side (Google it). As for Tony's father tinkering with his son's DNA...well we know in Civil War he had access to enough super soldier formula to make a team of super soldiers in his trunk. It is not to much of a leap from there to gifting Tony with his super brain. The real question that is going to keep me up at night is what happened to the other time line where Loki wasn't lost as the Sorcerer supreme seemed to indicated that any change created an alternative time line...and does that mean that time line it ended on was copies of all the people from the original time line and the others are still post first snap OR... ...ok, stopping now. I have gone to far and wish you all a good day.

[@MrLepierce]

You have me thinking Sir!!! Nicely done

[@theswamproadpodcast7018]

Please keep making these Total Conspiracy videos !!! They Rock !

[@reefmccarron1146]

I clicked on this cause I thought the title said Howard the Duck Easter egg found

[@joeldeakin2003]

It has. It was a registration plate in homecoming I think.

[@chrisyoung5089]

He was found. During the final battle he comes out of a portal behind Wasp.

[@myfatazkitchen3407]

Howard the duck can be seen in the collectors collection. Howard the Duck appears as a CGI character in films set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, voiced by Seth Green. Howard the Duck is first seen in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

[@christmascreeper5027]

Chris Young No they are talking about Homecoming

[@ysock5826]

Stark & Zola - conspiring to create the PERFECT sauerkraut recipe!

[@rosemary702001]

Thoroughly entertained by your idea!

[@davidkelbrick770]

maybe when howard says "my greatest creation is you" he could be quoting "you" as a nickname for some technology he only wanted stark to find out about

[@jonathanbywater5999]

That’s a stretch

[@elpainto1]

He actually created the letter "U" and had it added to the English alphabet. Quite an accomplishment!

[@joseamartinez18]

THANK YOU I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS! Tony’s reaction always seemed off to me.

[@rajoya03]

YAY 💗 I clicked so fast as always, because I love you so much 😅💗

[@ashtraysonsundays4274]

Already loving the TOTAL CONSPIRACY bumper. Give your graphic designer a raise

[@TheDevilElvisShow]

Great video. I'm hooked

[@stanstockton544]

I thunk Tony was more surprised at his father bringing flowers to his mother lol

[@yashwinbopanna9103]

"Yea... That doctor zol... No haven't seen a soul" 😂😂

[@kennybrownjr3991]

We can't get those lists anywhere else, LOVE YOU GUYS

[@elbraddock7711]

You guys are so good at this

[@acsingleton1]

There’s definitely something up about this scene in the elevator!

[@mindo1899]

what if like cap with super strength, tony is super intelligent

[@Daysb4Ken]

Your comment didn't make sense at all 😂 sorry bud

[@gh0stluke798]

@@Daysb4Ken true

[@Gossamer3592]

I love your vids, but the last two were streeeetchy to say the least. But I loved this one! And I love the TOTAL CONSPIRACY, hahah

[@jdgboxing85]

This channels getting better and better

[@russellh8702]

His reaction is that of a father sympathizing with his own father. Tony probably had dinner a few times in the pantry when Pepper was pregnant.

[@conanloughran5167]

When he said peace in our time,Howard said times limited and to protect earth and Howard knew it was limited time before there became a big threat

[@psatchell9479]

What a great theory. Actually, seems highly likely. Both the modifications and Zola's help. Like, what did Zola Do to earn the right to be saved after death? Howard Stark does have a lot of pull at S.H.I.E.L.D and its possible he made the suggestion in exchange for his private assistance with assuredly enhancing his child.

[@statuesq169]

You're hilarious!! Wish I could see your Stand Up, but I am in NYC. Totally love your entertaining informative Easter Egg videos!!! KUTGW!!

[@klaudia1168]

I would like to suggest ten rings search. Could some of them already appeared in the MCU?

[@RecluseBootsy]

They were definitely involved in the Yellowjacket contract bidding in the Antman film. Not sure if they make any other appearances.

[@yzman123]

@@RecluseBootsy I think some guns in Winter Soldier or something like that also had the 10 rings symbol on them.

[@mateolisk146]

If you watch the one shots the real mandarin is out there and goes for Trevor slatery

[@richardquinn1334]

AVENGERS ENDGAME is sending him mad (in a good way)

[@soi_inee]

Thanks... You made my day

[@raelynn2773]

This was hilarious and fun. Thanks!

[@sentientcloud]

Zero view 11 likes Got to love it

[@Mr.Indigo26]

It's not a conspiracy because they time traveled to April 4th, 1970, and then Tony was born on May 29, 1970. The timeline fits because Howard said shes clearly expecting.

[@phananh1122]

why tony clearly know that day Apr 4th 1970 ?

[@tristantoole7363]

Tony the futurist... ...is late.

[@kevincampbell4544]

I love the shirt!!! I also, love that theory. Wow, completely changed the vibe of that scene

[@soumikbiswasORbabai]

guys you guys are one of my favourites, asking not to start getting bad..

[@helloothere6671]

Will the endgame videos ever end😂😂jk though I love the channel and you guys do a great job pointing the Easter eggs out

[@memorra]

joking or not this channel is far more entertaining to watch endgame theories on than most of the ones I've come across.

[@QitaaBee]

I love this "TOTAL CONSPIRACY"

[@KRILLTANK]

loved it laughed so hard at "...a can of sauerkraut."

[@Wise_Owl_94]

I need a short video for an Age of Ultron rewatch! I just saw it again and there are a few mysterious lines. Fury literally gives it away that he was off-world at some point by saying "here we are back on earth" and Black Widow definitely mentions a potential Namor reference that they pass off as Hulk's Quinjet.

[@svisuals4932]

Howard: "My wife's expecting" Howard Potts: *surprised pickachu face*

[@BJPeters]

I love this conspiracy. Nice one!

[@digvijaykumarsahu5808]

That was awesomely connected beautifully conspiracy

[@KanashiAtisuto]

I don't know what you should investigate next or if any of this could go anywhere but it's fun, inspiring & I love *Total Conspiracy* 😄❤🔥

[@jayvelez4650]

This would be a perfect episode of “What If”

[@jeremyelcuervo6091]

Arnim Zola as a Robot like to the comics

[@theeternalconstant4275]

0:07 Last Time I rewatched endgame, I lost my sanity

[@timestampz]

This was great 🔥

[@Anoctopusinlove]

This video was amazing

[@2bituser569]

Maybe something to this. When Tony meets Thanos he knows Tony says they’re both cursed with knowledge

[@josephrobichaud2852]

That's because Thanos had anyway seen the recordings in nebulas memory bank... He knew everything.

[@miles2378]

No nebula had not met Tony yet.

[@bean_du]

@@josephrobichaud2852 No, Thanos had soul stone

[@nguyenminhhoang6481]

I think Stark know that is the day cuz he did know everything about SHIELD in Avenger 1

[@HeatherMBrown]

You just blew my mind

[@rocheeduboisbeatz7578]

this is the greatest video uploaded to youtube since youtube !

[@samsegnere924]

Likely the last day Hank was there, or the next day Hank accused Stark of stealing the Pim particles.

[@matthewory]

The more I watch these videos, the more I realized how much I missed...

[@Moncriefs]

Same here

[@DopelyTV]

same

[@burgenat0r148]

Same

[@lornawilson738]

I don't know... I think Tony's reaction was more on how Howard was talking about his family. Tony doesn't seem to remember this side of his father, only recalling how disappointed he was. I believe that seeing this side of his father startled him, and had him questioning the interaction.

[@ElevenEvilExes]

okay, mind blown! this makes so much sense!

[@MaxGamer-zj8sq]

Anthony and Joe Russo just said that Nova was in the final battle in Endgame on WIRED answering questions on Twitter

[@OfficialAzyria]

As a joke.

[@cobraghost1147]

How would Tony be so smart like Howard if he is adopted.

[@shadowchu419]

Because intellect is less connected to your genetics and more connected to how you are raised and taught.

[@charlesweaver7859]

Some good points made.

[@bethb4432]

This is FASCINATING!

[@mohammedkaif1856]

I clicked so fast 😂😂

[@randytherandompandy8920]

Same

[@abzfarooq3510]

lol me too

[@jdsjigglypuff9419]

I think some of this stuff could lead to a theory about Howard being Hydra but I'm not doing research. I think it makes sense in the MCU.

[@tonyphan6279]

Jonah Southwick mate Bucky was ordered by Hydra to kill him

[@gaigegabbert2619]

The same with Jasper Sitwell, but he betrayed HYDRA, maybe the same happened to Howard Stark, maybe he betrayed HYDRA and was going to let the world know about them, or maybe Howard Stark was too smart he figured out about HYDRA just as Nick Fury did and The Winter Soldier was sent to kill Howard Stark, who knows some of the MCU is still covered in mystery.

[@appal5052]

Gatorboy Hunter Howard died because of the super soldier serum, which is why Bucky was sent to kill him. To steal the serum to create more winter soldiers. I just took the scene in Endgame as, Howard not knowing about Zola and Hydra like the rest of the world. After all, Zola was recruited to work for them. Though idk why no one kept an eye on his every move since he worked for Red Skull lol

[@JK-pu4tg]

Maybe 04071970 is actually July 4, 1970 and not April 7, 1970. This would explain why Stark was so surprised that his mother was still expecting, despite him being already born in May? This would mean he was born prior to the baby his mother is pregnant with in July, 1970 (aligning with the adoption story). July 4th would also be a date (holiday) more likely to be recalled by him later on.

[@RileyHughes]

This was the most entertaining Marvel-related video I've watched

[@christianharman-cashmore8129]

"first of all i am swiss" Arnim Zola Captain America Wither Soldier

[@nayeemsama3826]

"Last time I trust someone I lost an eye" I WATCHED THAT SHIRT FOR WHOLE VIDEO.. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@RyanHaney55]

Interesting video and awesome shirt!

[@MrSpazz502]

I totally turned to my G/F during the elevator sequence on release night going "OMG ARNO IS ALIVE!!!" lol.

[@StrandedClone]

Arno?

[@dawickedj]

I'm not sure but did you forget that at the end of that scene with Howard Stark Tony asks him what he plans on naming him to which Howard replies I was thinking Arno

[@jonathanbywater5999]

he doesn't say Arno

[@dawickedj]

@@jonathanbywater5999 i just checked he says Almonzo

[@svisuals4932]

"Everything special about you came out of a bottle" Steve: *Hold my Vitamins*

[@fredgonzalez3263]

I love this theory ... Investigation needed .. ASAP

[@rclendening]

Very interesting. I definitely thought something was up based on his reaction.

[@marlonsanchez3141]

"Vatamin Zola"...I think I missed my daily dose??

[@gtfomyswamp]

Howard stark: it was nice to meet you Potts *Few Years Later* Howard Stark: damm Tony why do you look so much like Potts???

[@zackhocker4625]

i agree its weird that he acted surprised hearing his mom was pregnant with him, but I'm pretty sure him smiling then going back to serious was just him being nostalgic for his mom and appreciating his parents then realizing his dad doesn't know who he is and he has to pretend to be a stranger still

[@NichHustler]

Since Tony makes so many AIs, it makes sense his dad was involved with this stuff. And since Zola is the earliest AI we know, guess pops and him were working on that together. Well, this just continues along the line that most of the catastrophes in the MCU are directly related to Tony and Howard. Which is why the Sokovia Accords should have just been called the Stark Accords all along.