Avengers: Doomsday will give many of its superheroes major upgrades, but one MCU character won’t be one of them. According to a new rumor, Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson, who picked up the mantle of Captain America, won’t get any makeover. The actor portrayed the superhero in last year’s Captain America: Brave New World, which ended with him starting to assemble the Avengers.
In a new Q&A post, scooper Alex Perez teased whether Sam Wilson’s costume will be upgraded. When asked whether the new Captain America’s getup, which includes his energy-absorbing Vibranium wings and helmet, will be highlighted, Perez denied it. “They’re not going to be things that will be focused on in the movie, I’m afraid.”
The latest update leaves bigger questions about Sam Wilson’s role in Avengers: Doomsday
Following his decision not to take the super-soldier serum, fans have doubted whether Wilson is up to the task of leading the Avengers. The character’s arsenal got a huge upgrade in his solo film, thanks to the Wakandans’ generosity, giving him an edge in battle. However, his Vibranium suit didn’t last long during his fight against the Red Hulk.
With the Avengers facing off against Doctor Doom in the upcoming film, Wilson not getting a major upgrade raises questions about his role in the action sequences.
Marvel Studios is also bringing back Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers, which puts Wilson’s in a tough position in the ensemble. The film’s trailers have suggested that Rogers will stick with Thor’s Mjolnir. That leaves the vibranium shield to Wilson, who was handpicked by Rogers to be his successor. As seen in its trailer, the film will feature at least one thrilling sequence showing Wilson in Professor X’s mansion.
Avengers: Doomsday releases in theaters on December 18, 2026. Marvel Studios has yet to comment on Mackie’s future in the MCU beyond the upcoming film.
Originally reported on SuperHeroHype.
