Anthony Mackie Excited to Work With Robert Downey Jr. Again in Avengers: Doomsday

Anthony Mackie It looks like Sam Wilson/Captain America will have a role to play Avengers: Doomsday.

Mackie will return to his role as Wilson in Captain America: Brave New World, which will be released in theaters next February. After that and a host of other MCU projects, Marvel Studios plans to release Avengers: Doomsday on May 1, 2026.

Avengers: Doomsday is directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. So far, it has been confirmed that Robert Downey Jr. will play Victor von Doom/Doctor Doom in the film, while the main cast of The Fantastic Four – Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach – will also appear. .

Chris Evans, who previously played Steve Rogers/Captain America in the MCU, is also set to star in Avengers: Doomsday; Although it has not been officially announced who will play.

Anthony Mackie appears to be confirming his presence in Avengers: Doomsday

Delivery time It was reported that according to the publication’s sources, Mackie will return as Captain America in Avengers: Doomsday. Talk to Empire MagazineAnd Mackie seemed to confirm this, noting that he’s “really looking forward” to working with the Russo Brothers again.

“I’m really looking forward to getting back on set with the Russians,” McKee said. “They understand this Marvel universe in a very unique way. And just existing [Downey Jr.] The back adds a lot. Seeing what he brings to the table is just a huge opportunity.”

Captain America 4 producer Nate Moore also said that there is “definitely more story that can be told for Captain America” ​​after Brave New World.

He also teased that Brave New World will see Sam questioning whether or not he’s the right person to lead Earth’s Mightiest Heroes as the MCU heads toward Doomsday.

“I think Avengers teams are better when Captain America is leading them,” Moore said. “And this movie gives us a little space to talk about, ‘Where are the Avengers?’ What does it mean to have the Avengers? And is Sam the right man to lead them?”

Marvel’s Captain America: Brave New World hits US theaters on February 14, 2025.

Originally reported by Brandon Schreur SuperHeroHype.