Words Aaron Potter

While the Multiverse Saga has remained dominant since Iron Man’s SNAP, the MCU appears primed to take a more back-to-basics approach. In addition to being Anthony Mackie’s feature-length debut as Cap, his first assignment sees the franchise return to a storyline of intrigue and espionage at ground level, where a new global threat emerges from right under the U.S. government’s nose.

Joining Mackie’s Sam Wilson is Hollywood legend Harrison Ford, who replaces the late William Hurt as Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, now without his iconic moustache but filled with a red-fuelled rage burning to break free. Ross wants to use his platform as the newly-elected U.S. president to militarise Captain America once again, meaning it’s only a matter of time before they butt heads.

Also making a long-awaited MCU return is Tim Blake Nelson’s Samuel Stern, last seen all the way back in The Incredible Hulk. Having been contaminated with Bruce Banner’s blood previously, his villain will serve as the brains to Red Hulk’s brawn, forcing Sam into a fight on all fronts – especially with Giancarlo Esposito’s leader of the Serpent Society, Sidewinder, on the scene, too.

Brave New World? Only if Captain America can save it first!

Sam’s Story So Far

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Shield being a cover for Hydra means stakes are sky high on Anthony Mackie’s first outing as Sam Wilson aka The Falcon, who quickly solidifies himself as Steve Rogers’ most trusted ally.

Captain America: Civil War

With Bucky Barnes back and in the frame for murder, Sam’s high-flying antics are needed more than ever. He’s full Team Cap when the Avengers are ripped apart and must choose sides.

The Falcon And The Winter Soldier

Following Steve Rogers’ retirement in the wake of Endgame, Sam wrestles with how best to continue the Captain America legacy. In the end, he chooses to do so in his own way: keeping the wings and a sky-high fighting spirit.