How did Sam Wilson, the former Falcon, become Captain America?

Captain America’s new film approaches the debut on the big screen of the world’s theaters. The plot marks the beginning of the journey of Sam Wilson (Falcão), played by Anthony Mackiewith the most famous shield of Marvel cinematography, becoming the new hero in America, replacing Steve Rodgers de Chris Evans.

How did Sam Wilson, the former Falcon, become Captain America?

Steve Rogers’ transition to Sam Wilson was portrayed differently on comics. In the comics, Steve Rogers loses his super soldier strength and begins to grow old. Knowing that he can no longer fight as before, he chooses Sam as his successor in Captain America (2012) #25, Rick Remender and Carlos Pacheco.

In addition, in comics, Sam Wilson acquires enhanced skills after receiving Steve Rogers blood transfusion, which gives him some of the properties of the super soldier’s serum. In MCU, Sam continues without superhuman powers, depending only on his skills, intelligence and advanced technology.

With the long -awaited release coming, Recreio has prepared a timeline to remind MCU fans as Sam won Steve’s admiration and respect then to take on his shield and lead the Avengers on the big screen.

2014: Captain America 2

Sam Wilson’s debut at MCU took place in ‘Captain America 2: The Winter Soldier’ ​​as a former US Air Force military, specializing in the use of mechanical wings for air combat. His first interaction with Steve Rogers occurs during a morning race in Washington DC, and the two quickly build a friendship based on mutual respect.

When Steve discovers that Shield was infiltrated by Hydra, Sam joins the fight without hesitation, proving to be a reliable ally. It is at this moment that he dresses the Falcão costume for the first time in MCU, using his flight skills to support Captain America and the Black Widow in the battle against the Winter Soldier.

2015: Avengers: Ultron Age

After the events of ‘The Winter Soldier’, Sam Wilson continues alongside Steve Rogers, helping him track Bucky Barnes, who is still under hydra control.

At the end of ‘Avengers: Ultron Age’, Sam is officially recruited to the Avengers, joining new heroes such as Scarlet Witch and Combat Machine in the new team background.

2016: Captain America: Civil War

During the events of ‘Captain America: Civil War’, Sam Wilson remains faithful to Steve Rogers when the Avengers are divided by the Sokovia agreement, a treaty that proposed government control over superheroes.

Sam not only fights alongside Steve against Iron Man, but also helps him protect Bucky Barnes, convincing Steve that his former friend could still be saved. This loyalty further strengthens their relationship, preparing the way to the moment Steve would entrust his shield to Sam.

2018 – 2019: Avengers: Infinite War and Ultimatum

In ‘Infinite War’, Sam is one of the victims of Thanos’s snap, disappearing for five years. When he finally returns in ‘Avengers: Ultimatum’, he is one of the first to respond to Captain America’s call in the final battle against the crazy titan.

After the victory, Steve Rogers decides to go back to the past to live the life he always dreamed of Peggy Carter. He returns to the already elderly present and delivers his shield to Sam Wilson, demonstrating his confidence in his friend to continue his legacy.

2021: Falcon and the Winter Soldier

Despite receiving the shield of Steve Rogers, Sam Wilson initially feels that he is not up to the title of Captain America. In the ‘Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ ​​series, he decides to deliver the shield to the US government, believing that the symbol belongs to the past.

However, when the government chooses a substitute, John Walker, and the consequences of this become disastrous, Sam realizes that being Captain America goes beyond the shield-it is about fighting for justice and equality.

With the help of Bucky Barnes, Sam accepts his fate and wears a new costume, which keeps his identity as a hawk but incorporates Captain America’s shield. At the end of the series, he is officially recognized as the new MCU Captain America.

2024: Captain America 4

Now, in ‘Captain America: Admirable World New’, Sam Wilson faces his first major challenge as Captain America. In the movie, he needs to deal with a new global threat alongside President Thaddeus Ross, played by Harrison Ford.

In addition to this movie, Sam Wilson should continue to lead Marvel’s heroes in future projects, including Avengers: Revelation and Avengers: Secret Wars.