Marvel fans have been on edge ever since the first teasers for Avengers: Doomsday dropped in December, especially with the shocking return of Chris Evans. While Steve Rogers seems to have found peace with Peggy Carter, the shield now belongs to Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson, who took center stage in last year's Captain America: Brave New World. But with Doomsday shaping up to be a darker, more dangerous affair, many wondered if Sam would make it out alive.
Mackie himself has been cryptic, warning that "everyone is expendable" in the Russo brothers' upcoming epic. The film is set to pit a massive roster of heroes—from the New Avengers to the Fantastic Four, Wakandans, and even the old Fox-era X-Men—against Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom, a threat that might surpass Thanos. With a cliffhanger ending promised, the stakes have never felt higher.
Fortunately, the actor just gave fans a major sigh of relief. In a recent chat with Deadline about his upcoming Broadway stint as Macbeth, Mackie casually confirmed that he'll be back for the sequel, Avengers: Secret Wars, right after his theatrical run. "So once I finish on Broadway, I’ll go to finish up all the Avengers stuff for Secret Wars," he said, effectively guaranteeing Sam Wilson's survival through the Doomsday chaos.
That doesn't mean the road will be easy. The Russos are expected to start production on Secret Wars almost immediately after Doomsday wraps, given the sheer scale of the project. And with Loki's timeline antics playing a crucial role in the Multiverse Saga, the narrative threads are more tangled than ever.
Mackie's confirmation also puts to rest any speculation that Marvel might pull a fast one and kill off the new Captain America. While Steve Rogers' fate remains ambiguous—he was seen holding a child in the teaser, sparking endless theories—Sam Wilson's journey is clearly far from over. The actor's commitment to the role, both on screen and in his public statements, suggests Marvel has big plans for the winged Avenger.
As we inch closer to Doomsday's release, fans can also look forward to the Hulk's rumored return, which the Russos have teased. And with Franklin Richards getting his first official look in the film's merchandise, the multiverse is expanding in ways we never imagined.
For now, Mackie's news is a beacon of hope in an otherwise ominous buildup. While Doomsday promises to be a brutal, game-changing event, at least we know Sam Wilson will be around to see the aftermath. Whether he'll still be holding the shield after Secret Wars is another question entirely—but for now, fans can breathe easy.
