Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) has been the leader of the Avengers team throughout the entire «Infinity Saga», which was confirmed by Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark himself («Oh, he’s the boss. I just pay for everything»). It is now known for certain that this line will be continued in future films, but the new Captain America — Sam Wilson, played by Anthony Mackie, will lead the superheroes.
In fact, this was confirmed by the director of the movie «Captain America: Brave New World».
«All I’m going to say right now is that my heart and soul is in this movie. It will cement Sam Wilson as our new Captain America and as the leader of the Avengers going forward. So I’m just excited to get this out into the world,» says director Julius Ona in an interview with Collider.
The character of Maki inherited the shield from Rogers in the movie «Avengers: Endgame», although the actor himself has stated that during filming, he initially even I did not realize this turn of events because I had not read the script
Wilson may not be the strongest character compared to Steve Rogers, who has super-soldier serum running through his veins, and has only faced a handful of threats so far while serving as the Falcon — including the Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan) and Thanos (Josh Brolin). In «Captain America: A Brave New World» he will face Red Hulk (Harrison Ford)while the new «Avengers» prepared a surprise for him in the form of Dr. Doom (Robert Downey Jr.).
It is not yet known exactly how Downey, who played Iron Man until the tragic ending in «Avengers: Endgame», will be introduced in his new role, but according to the comics, Dr. Doom — is a supervillain and nemesis of «Fantastic Four» (It is already known that the full team of Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bacrak will appear in «Judgment Day» at least).
As for the rest of the characters, it is expected that in both films Dr. Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) will appearwhile Chris Evans somewhat hesitantly denied his appearance in the role of Nomad. From the new — Captain Marvel (Brie Larson)will likely also return to help the team deal with Dr. Doom and any threats that await them. The appearance of Spider-Man (Tom Holland) is also possible, but has not been officially confirmed.
As a reminder «Captain America: Brave New World» will debut in theaters on February 13, while the premiere of «Avengers: Day of Judgment» is scheduled for May 2026.
In the end, we would like to give a small note about Mackie: even before the release of «Captain America» has made several controversial statements, and, in fact, already memorable unworthy attitude towards fans. Anthony also argued that has earned at least four «Oscar» nominations for his previous work. Perhaps he wants to draw attention to his upcoming film in this way, but it is unlikely to win him the love of the audience, at least a little bit like the characters in the original Avengers. And the movie itself «Captain America: A Brave New World» may not be so successful, due to numerous changes in the script and reshoots.
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