Sam Wilson finally gets his movie in Captain America: Brave New World. Now playing in theaters, the latest entry in Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe follows Anthony Mackie's beloved superhero as he continues learning the many positives and negatives of being Captain America. Forced to stand up for truth and justice in a world on the brink of war, Sam faces numerous challenges in his early career as the Star-Spangled Man. Not only is he forced to contend with the manipulative new President of the United States, but he also faces fresh villains like the Leader and the Serpent Society, each with designs on sowing chaos on a global scale. Through it all--and with a little help from his friends--Sam finds a way to save the world, at least for now.

Brave New World is only the beginning of Sam Wilson's career as Captain America. The film sets up potential new adventures for the new Captain America as he makes his explosive debut on the world scene. However, as is often the case with characters in the MCU, audiences aren't quite sure where they will see Sam Wilson next in the franchise. Multiple upcoming projects are set to fill out the final years of the Multiverse Saga, many of which could organically include Captain America in their stories. While Sam's next MCU appearance may not be set in stone, several upcoming films seem to be the most likely places for his highly anticipated return.

Thunderbolts* is the next MCU movie after Captain America: Brave New World. The upcoming movie will feature the long-awaited team-up between iconic MCU characters like Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Red Guardian (David Harbour), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), U.S. Agent (Wyatt Russell), and Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko). The titular group forms under the watchful eye of new CIA director Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), who is secretly manipulating them to achieve her as-yet-unrevealed mission, which somehow involves a mysterious superhero named Bob (Lewis Pullman), who is revealed to be the incredibly powerful being known as the Sentry. , serving as the grand finale to Phase 5 and debuting a brand-new superhero team that has been in the works since the very beginning of the Multiverse Saga.

It would be terrific to see Sam Wilson reunite with Bucky Barnes in Thunderbolts*, especially after their emotional scene in Brave New World. The upcoming film could even see . Sam and Bucky have gone from a hilarious pair of enemies to one of the MCU's most endearing friendships, instantly making any interaction between the two heroes a fan-favorite scene. Even a small appearance from Sam would go a long way in improving Bucky's journey in Thunderbolts*.

The as-yet-untitled Spider-Man 4 will finally mark Tom Holland's long-awaited return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe after the landmark events of Spider-Man: No Way Home. After the world's memory of Peter Parker was completely erased following a spell cast by Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch), the young superhero dedicates his life to protecting New York City as Spider-Man. While little is known about the upcoming Spider-Man sequel, it is expected to take a more grounded approach to the character, focusing on his street-level exploits rather than more multiversal adventures. , suggesting that the sequel will have a slightly different style than Jon Watts' original MCU trilogy.

It's no secret that Anthony Mackie and Tom Holland have a hilarious friendly rivalry, extending as far back as the promotional campaign for Avengers: Infinity War. Unfortunately, their two characters haven't directly interacted with one another since the events of Captain America: Civil War. This makes it all the more necessary for Sam to appear in Spider-Man 4. . Spider-Man 4 could even see Captain America recruiting Spider-Man to join the next lineup of the Avengers in preparation for their next epic battle. And, if fans get their way, the film could even include elements of Holland and Mackie's endearing off-screen rivalry.

Avengers: Doomsday is the first of a two-part finale to the MCU's ongoing Multiverse Saga. Originally titled The Kang Dynasty, the film was heavily reworked when Kang actor Jonathan Majors was fired from the franchise. With the Russo Brothers returning to direct, the upcoming Avengers film will follow Earth's Mightiest Heroes in what is sure to be their most difficult battle yet, as they unite once more to face the threat of The film will lead directly into the events of Avengers: Secret Wars, which will cap off the Multiverse Saga and presumably set up a new era of the MCU.

Unlike the previous two films mentioned, Sam Wilson is officially confirmed to appear in Avengers: Doomsday. Although there was some speculation as to who would lead the Avengers in their next appearance, Marvel Studios seems to be going all-in on Sam Wilson--and for good reason. His leadership skills are evident in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier and Captain America: Brave New World, making him the best choice to lead the Avengers when they face Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday. While Brave New World saw Sam flourish as the new Captain America, Doomsday can follow him as he learns to work as the leader of a team, continuing his MCU arc in the best way possible.

Regardless of what the plans may be for Sam Wilson's Captain America, fans can be certain that they haven't seen the last of the high-flying superhero in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Whether he makes a surprise cameo in an upcoming MCU project or leads the Avengers into their next major fight, Sam is destined to play a major role in the final years of the Multiverse Saga.