When in doubt, keep things moving. The reluctance of Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson — known as the flying hero Falcon since his introduction in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2014’s “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” — to take over the mantle of Captain America from the retired Steve Rogers had been explored and resolved in the decent 2021 Disney+ series “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

And Sam isn’t the only one making a return as Captain America: Brave New World is bringing back characters from all corners of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), including some unexpected one from The Incredible Hulk (2008).

Brave New World” introduces a Black Captain America to the big screen. In doing so, it doesn’t shy away from exploring the complex legacy Black Americans have with the flag.