This is no picnic for the actors involved, as fans can be protective of their favorite heroes and reluctant to embrace new players. Recently, Anthony Mackie spoke out about his — and, by extension, Sam Wilson’s — take on Captain America, which caused something of a fandom uproar. His comments, however, only prove that he understands his character.

Brave New World is the next big Marvel event. As such, the upcoming film needs to include these major MCU characters.

Additionally, Brave New World introduces the new Avengers lineup, offering a fresh glimpse of Earth's mightiest heroes post Avengers: Endgame. Brave New World closes the chapter on the debate over whether Sam or Bucky should have taken on the mantle after Steve Rogers retired.