Avengers: Endgame finale marks a cultural milestone (SPOILER)
When it was first announced that Avengers: Endgame would be over three hours long, everyone freaked out. But now that weve all seen the final film of the Marvel Cinematic Universes Phase 3, we understand why the follow-up to Avengers: Infinity War had to be so long. Not only did it effectively wrap up founding Avengers members story arcs either by death or happy ending, but it also introduced a new generation of Marvel heroes.
In the same scene in which we realized we were going to have to say goodbye to Steve Rogers Captain America (Chris Evans) after he returned to his past and grew old, it became clear that Marvel wasnt done with Captain America just yet. Steve gifted his shield to Sam Wilson aka Falcon (Anthony Mackie), effectively passing the torch to his friend and ally. But does this mean Sam is the new Captain America in the MCU?
Yep, Sam Wilson Is Captain America Now
If that final scene between old man Steve and Sam as Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) looked on in silent approval is to be believed, then yes. Steve gave not only the Captain America shield but also the mantle to someone he could trust. Sam didnt jump at the chance to wear the shield; he was apprehensive and even said that the shield felt like someone elses. That humility and Sams eventual promise to do his best to honor Steve was all the proof that Steve needed that he made the right choice in passing on his legacy to Sam. The MCU made it clear with this scene that no matter what happens in the future, Captain Americas legacy will live on in a new form.
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