In the Marvel MAX series U.S. War Machine, Bucky serves in the present day as Captain America, following the death of the Steve Rogers of this world. In the 2005 What If? event, an alternate version of the American Civil War features U.S. Army Colonel Buck "Bucky" Barnes.
Meanwhile, Bucky Barnes decides to kill Tony Stark, blaming him for Captain America's death. After receiving a letter written by Steve Rogers telling him that the Captain America legacy should continue, and look out for Bucky, Stark shows Bucky Barnes the letter and proposes to make him the new Captain America.
This year marks half a decade since Chris Evans' Steve Rogers bowed out of Avengers: Endgame by handing the shield over to Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson – and since streaming series The Falcon And The Winter Soldier largely wrestled with Wilson's decision to take on the Cap mantle, his debut proper as the Star-Spangled ...
As made clear by the end of Avengers: Endgame and throughout the events of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, MCU fans will be treated to a brand-new take on Cap -- that is, in the form of Sam Wilson.
Steve Rogers' longtime partner Bucky Barnes assumed the role of Captain America following Steve Rogers' death in the 2007 storyline "The Death of Captain America".
Summary. Anthony Mackie will lead in Captain America: Brave New World with a classic dark blue superhero suit. The suit is similar to Steve Rogers' stealth suit from The Winter Soldier but retains unique elements. Sam Wilson stands between the government and The Leader in the MCU film's grounded storyline.
However, believing he cannot live up to the mantle, Wilson decides to surrender the shield to the U.S. government, who in turn appoints John Walker as Captain America instead.
A prominent candidate to lead the New Avengers is Sam Wilson's Captain America. Having received the iconic shield in the final act of Endgame with Steve Rogers' retirement from the mantle, it took some time for Wilson to feel comfortable and confident in the new role as the MCU's next Captain America.
Since he doesn't continue to physically strengthen with rage, Red Hulk has only a base level of strength. Thus, continuing to fight and anger the Hulk will inevitably lead to Rulk being the weaker of the two.
RDJ later headlined Iron Man 3 (2013) in phase 2, but a fourth movie never surfaced despite Tony remaining a central figure in the franchise for another six years until his death in Avengers: Endgame (2019).
In the 2019 film Avengers: Endgame, Iron Man (Robert Downey, Jr.) steals the infinity stones from Thanos and transfers them to his own suit. When Iron Man snaps, he gets rid of Thanos's army, but this action kills him.
After returning the Infinity Stones to their original timelines, he remains in the 1940s with his lost love Peggy Carter; they marry, and Rogers lives a full life. Rogers chooses Sam Wilson to be his successor, passing his shield and the title of Captain America onto him.
After considering his options, Rogers declares he cannot serve the US government as Captain America, and resigns the title, leaving behind his uniform and shield.
Summary. Rhodey, aka War Machine, is confirmed as the ideal replacement for Iron Man in the upcoming Armor Wars, as his characterization now mirrors Stark's. Rhodey's reveal as a Skrull impostor adds a layer of trauma and parallel to Tony Stark's origin story, making him a compelling successor to Iron Man.
Robert Downey Jr is open to returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In an interview with Esquire, the actor said he'd happily play Tony Stark aka Iron Man in future movies if Marvel gods want him to. (Also Read – Robert Downey Jr on his journey 'from uninsurable actor to Oscar winner': Father thought I got robbed…)
Summary. Captain America: Brave New World promises to explore the stories of new and canonical characters, including Isaiah Bradley, in the MCU. The absence of Bucky Barnes allows Sam Wilson to shine as he takes up the mantle of Captain America and reassembles the Avengers.
What is Captain America's name when he's not Captain America?
Captain America's civilian identity is Steve Rogers, a frail man enhanced to the peak of human physical perfection by an experimental "super-soldier serum" after joining the United States Army to aid the country's efforts in World War II.
For the most part, Sam Wilson was chosen to be the next Captain America in both universes for the same reason: His strong friendship with Steve Rogers and his consistent career as a genuine hero more than earned him the right to wield the shield in Rogers' mind.
Though no plans to bring back Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man have been announced, Tony Stark's legacy is still being felt in the MCU. Riri Williams, who appeared in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and will be the lead character in the upcoming Ironheart series, is in many ways a direct successor to Tony.
Captain America: Brave New World, as its title states, is not a Hulk movie. Bruce Banner is not set to return for the MCU film — save for a surprise appearance — but despite the story being focused on Sam Wilson, the MCU's new Captain America, multiple Hulk characters will show up in the 2025 movie.
Evans confirmed he and Baptista had wed when appearing at a New York Comic Con panel in October. He shared that they had not one but two "wonderful and beautiful" weddings and were "just relaxing and enjoying life and reflecting" as newlyweds.
