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Anthony Mackie Says Sam Wilson Will Lead the Avengers Into Battle in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

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With ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ just weeks away, Marvel fans have one big question about the current Captain America. With so many heroes returning, including the original Steve Rogers, where does Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson fit in?

Mackie has been building to this moment for years. He has played Sam since ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ and officially became Captain America in ‘Captain America: Brave New World’. ‘Brave New World’ ended with Sam actively building a new Avengers roster.

Now Mackie has given fans a clearer picture of Cap’s role. Speaking to the TODAY show, he said he’s excited to follow up his solo film with ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, which continues Sam’s journey from becoming Captain America to leading the Avengers. When the team heads into battle and decides how to deal with the obstacle in front of them, he explained that Sam is the one leading them.

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That’s a significant promise for the character. It confirms that Sam isn’t just one of the many heroes on the call sheet but the man directing the fight. For fans who have been waiting to see him fully step into Steve Rogers’ shoes, it may be exactly what they hoped for.

Mackie’s comments come after weeks of fan worry. Some fans have been concerned about Sam Wilson’s role in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, since the film’s marketing so far seems to position Thor as the heroes’ leader. Steve Rogers is also set to have a “central role”, with a reported plotline that sends him on a mission with Thor to find Loki, which has some fans worried the returning Avenger could overshadow Sam.

Other reports support Mackie’s take. An official new description of the film reportedly reveals that Sam Wilson will lead all 5 superhero teams. Earlier, Marvel producer Nate Moore said Sam would take what he learned in ‘Brave New World’ and figure out how to help as the Avengers face a new threat.

The timeline helps explain Sam’s mission. According to Mackie, the story takes place just months after ‘Captain America: Brave New World’, and Sam focuses on bringing the Avengers back together because he believes they have to unite against the coming danger.

That mission could also reunite him with an old friend. It may bring Sam back into contact with Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes, whose relationship with him could be affected by the events of ‘Thunderbolts’ and that team taking the New Avengers name.

Sam’s leadership will be tested against the franchise’s biggest villain yet. Captain America is set to face Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom, giving Mackie a chance to share the screen with his MCU co-star in a completely different context. Mackie has joked in past interviews that he’s been looking forward to taking on Downey’s villain for a long time.

He has also hinted at what the shoot was like. Mackie told Entertainment Tonight that making the Marvel movie felt like summer camp, where “everybody comes together.” He also mentioned spending time with Paul Bettany and Simu Liu, which has sparked speculation that Bettany’s Vision could appear.

Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ is scheduled for release on December 18, 2026. Mackie’s Sam Wilson will be joined by the New Avengers, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers. With so many heroes involved, the Avengers will need a strong leader. If Mackie’s comments are any sign, Sam Wilson is ready to show why he earned the shield.

Are you excited to see Sam Wilson take charge and lead the Avengers into battle in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’?

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