Here’s everything we know about Captain America 4, Anthony Mackie’s first solo movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, from its release date to the cast, plot and other details.
The MCU’s Phase Four is in full swing, for better or worse. It started with a too-little-too-late solo outing for Black Widow, brought martial arts to the franchise with Shang-Chi, enlisted a whole new team with Eternals, played with a triumvirate of wall-crawlers in Spider-Man. : No Way Home, and that’s before we get to Doctor Strange, Thor, and *gesturing wildly* all the Disney+ content.
One such small-screen outing was The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, exploring the ongoing missions and adventures of Wilson (Mackie) and Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan).
The series set the stage for Captain America, with Wilson now altogether proud owner of the shield. But what will it be, when will it be released, and who should star in and direct Captain America 4?
Captain America 4 title: what is it called?
The fourth Captain America movie was titled Captain America: New World Order.
Captain America 4 release date: When is it coming out?
Captain America 4 is due out May 3, 2024the penultimate film of the MCU’s Phase Five before Thunderbolts.
Julius Onah, who previously directed The Cloverfield Paradox (massive yikes) and Luce to critical acclaim, has been tapped to direct New World Order. So 50/50 odds, then.
If we’re looking at the MCU slate, we have Black Panther: Wakanda Forever later this year, followed by Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and Les Merveilles in 2023.
Captain America 4 trailer: Is there a trailer for New World Order?
No, there is no trailer for Captain America 4 at the time of writingbut we will update this space when it is shared online.
Captain America 4 Cast: Who’s Starring in the Sequel, and Are There Any New Characters?
Anthony Mackie will play Sam Wilson/Captain Americataking on the role of the titular hero, following the events of Avengers: Endgame and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Harrison Ford will also play General Thaddeus E. “Thunderbolt” Rosstaking over the role once played by the late William Hurt. Tim Blake Nelson is also returning to the MCU as a leadthe villain set up at the end of The Incredible Hulk.
It would be reasonable to expect Sebastian Stan to return as Bucky, given his past roles in all of the Captain America movies and his developed relationship with Sam on the Disney+ series. However, it’s unclear if Bucky would still carry trauma as the Winter Soldier, or if it would involve him becoming the White Wolf.
As for other possible Captain America 4 cast members, it’s also unclear if we’ll see the return of Emily VanCamp’s Sharon Carter, Wyatt Russell’s John Walker aka US Agent, and Fontaine’s Valentina Allegra. Julia Louis-Dreyfus. This last character was tipped to “replace” Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury by producer Nate Moore.
Sam Wilson is Captain America
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) July 9, 2022
There’s also a question mark hanging over Chris Evans, who played Steve Rogers in previous Captain America films and held the shield for the Avengers’ confrontations with Thanos. Earlier reports claimed he was set to return to the MCU in some form, but there have been no details so far.
He is, however, very supportive of his former co-star. In response to The Hollywood Reporter on Twitter, who questioned his involvement if the “question of who gets to wear the shield continues” in the fourth film, he wrote, “Sam Wilson is Captain America.”
Captain America 4 plot: what will it be about?
According to producer Nate Moore, the plot of Captain America 4 will follow Sam as he adapts to become Captain America.
During an appearance on Comic Book’s Phase Zero podcast, he said, “I think he’s not Steve Rogers and I think that’s a good thing.
“Because to me, this new Cap is Rocky. He’ll be the underdog in any situation. He’s not a super soldier. He’s not a hundred years old. He doesn’t have the Avengers. That what happens with this guy who publicly announces, without support, “I’m the new Captain America. ” What happens next?
“I think it’s fascinating because he’s a guy. He’s a guy with wings and a shield, but he’s a guy. So we’re going to put it to the test and make it win, and see what happens when it’s outdone, outclassed, outdone by everything.
“What makes someone Captain America? I’m going to say that’s not being a super soldier. And I think we’re going to prove that with Mackie and Sam Wilson.
Steve Rogers gave the shield to Sam Wilson in Avengers: Endgame.
At the end of Avengers: Endgame, an elderly Steve Rogers gave the shield to Sam, making him the new Captain America. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier saw Sam wrestle with the reality of taking this mantle, initially donating the Shield while the government enlisted John Walker as their official replacement.
However, Walker turned out to be a bit of a joker – that is, he almost cut a man in half with the shield – and with the help of the Wakandans, Sam flew to New York. with a stylish new costume, uniform and his trusty shield. , thus becoming known as the new Captain America.
It’s unclear if we’ll see a continuation of Walker’s story in the sequel, after Valentina recruits him. It’s also unconfirmed if we’ll see Sharon again, who has been pardoned by the CIA and planned to use her access to sell government secrets.
Along with likely following Bucky’s next steps, it’s also been hinted that Joaquin Torres (Danny Ramirez) will be reprising Sam’s old role as Falcon.
There are no other confirmed Captain America 4 plot details at the time of writing.
We will update this article with further announcements.
