
Instead, it could go to Falcon, or a yet-to-be-introduced character in the MCU, such as U.S. The penultimate chapter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Avengers: Endgame, marks the finale of the first three phases of the MCU and acts as part two of Avengers: Infinity War. Though Marvel may introduce us to a new Captain America in Phase 4, fans shouldn't count on Bucky being the one to pick up the shield. Winter Soldier took the title in the 2000s after Steve's death in the Civil War event. Agent was appointed by the government to be the new Captain America for a short time in the 1980s. While frozen in suspended animation, Cap had three replacements. In the comics, the world is rarely without a Captain America. Related: Marvel’s Phase 3 Timeline Is Completely Out of Order

If Steve does survive the film, his story could instead end in Avengers 4, which is said to be the " finale" to the MCU as we know it.

Over the course of many years and many more Marvel Universe films including some that proved to be hugely. With Infinity War expected to serve as the " final chapter" for some MCU heroes, many fans have speculated that Steve Rogers will be among the characters to die. Avengers: Infinity War is and truly feels like the culmination of something. If the events of Infinity War inspire Bucky to stay in Wakanda, it could debunk a popular fan theory that Bucky will follow in the footsteps of his comic book counterpart and succeed Steve Rogers as the next Captain America.
