Sebastian Stan Replaces Anthony Mackie as MCU’s New Captain America, Brandishes Cap’s Iconic Shield in Epic Fan Art

A fan art talks about the possibility of Bucky becoming the next Captain America instead of the Falcon

Sebastian Stan Replaces Anthony Mackie as MCU's New Captain America, Brandishes Cap's Iconic Shield in Epic Fan Art

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  • Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson was chosen by Chris Evans' Steve Rogers to carry forward Captain America's legacy.
  • In the series, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, we see how Sam accepted the role and how Bucky helped him do it.
  • A new fan art makes the fans wonder what if Bucky was chosen by Steve to carry forward his legacy,
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Sebastian Stan has always been an iconic actor ever since he starred in the 2011 movie Captain America: The First Avenger. With his character dying in the first film, he marks a re-entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

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Portraying the role of Bucky Barnes aka the Winter Soldier in the MCU, his on-screen bond with Anthony Mackie’s Falcon is quite an iconic chemistry. Well, an epic fan art sees Sebastian Stan brandishing Captain America’s shield and a universe where Stan replaces Anthony Mackie as the new Captain America!

Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan as The Falcon and The Winter Soldier in the MCU
Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan as The Falcon and The Winter Soldier in the MCU

What If Sebastian Stan Became The New Captain America

With the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World on the horizon, fans turn their eye once again to see Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan in action. With a solidified duo of Bucky Barnes and Falcon forming in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, the world awaits to see how the new Captain America is at work.

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In an epic fan art created by Daton Barrett, the question of what if Bucky Barnes became the new Captain America is answered. With Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes wielding Captain America’s shield, fans couldn’t help but admire the art.

A fan art of Bucky Barnes Captain America created by Daton Barrett
A fan art of Bucky Barnes Captain America created by Daton Barrett

Also read: Anthony Mackie Luckily Turned Down the Most Hated Character in Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man Franchise Before He Was Cast as Falcon

The fan art sees Bucky Barnes’s metallic arm still in use with the shield of Captain America inspired by Jesus Saiz’s Steve Rogers: Captain America. It could have been a possibility since the character of Bucky Barnes was indeed closer to Steve Rogers. Although Anthony Mackie‘s Falcon became the new Captain America, the world would have indeed loved to see a version of Captain America portrayed by his dear friend Bucky Barnes.

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Captain America: Brave New World Failed To Impress Audience!

Anthony Mackie as Captain America
Anthony Mackie will take over as Captain America in Brave New World

Related: “It will be the definitive end of actors don’t matter argument”: Captain America 4 Reshoots Divides Fans, Claim Anthony Mackie Can’t Carry a Movie Like Chris Evans

The Marvel Cinematic Universe seems to be in turmoil right now as The Marvels received average ratings around the world. With Captain America: Brave New World on the horizon, the MCU needs to work fast to build its rapport with the audience.

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In an episode of The Hot Micnotable insider Jeff Sneider revealed that there was a test screening held of the upcoming MCU movie. Failing to impress audiences, the ratings were so terrible that the film was put back into production with reshoots and changing sequences! With the MCU working with extensive delays and reshoots, Captain America: Brave New World is set for a release date of 14 February 2025.

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Written by Visarg Acharya

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Visarg Acharya, Associate Content Writer, has been heavily involved in movies, series, and history. Having an experience of 2 years in the field of content writing, Visarg is a seasoned writer. Having a degree in Physics, Visarg Acharya has published a dissertation alongside a plethora of poems and short stories along the way.