Is Captain America dead ? The future of Steve Rogers.

No, Captain America didn't die at the end of Avengers: Endgame. His real name is Steve Rogers, played by Chris Evans, who chooses to live a peaceful life after completing his final mission in the past following Thanos' defeat of the Avengers.

Rather than return after his mission is completed, he decides to stay in the past and live a simple life alongside Peggy Carter, the woman in his life from whom he was separated after the closing events of Captain America: First Avenger, later returning as an old man to pass the torch to his best friend Sam Wilson.

What happens to Captain America at the end of Avengers Endgame ?

At the end of the battle in Avengers: Endgame, Steve Rogers returns to the past to return the Infinity Stones, used to save the universe from the threat of Thanos, to their respective timelines. This last mission, entrusted to Captain America alone, despite the presence of the Hulk, Sam Wilson and Bucky, aka James Barnes, is crucial to avoid disruptions in the various timelines of the Marvel universe.

However, once this task is accomplished, Steve decides to stay in the past and live a peaceful life with Peggy Carter, the woman he's met and loved since World War II. This uncharacteristically personal choice by Steve Rogers is both a tribute to his character, who over the last few decades has sacrificed his life to serve humanity, and an emotional conclusion to his narrative arc in the MCU. The perfect opposite is Tony Stark's sacrifice.

When Steve Rogers reappears in the present, it's no longer the physique worthy of America's ass that we see, but the elderly man he chose to become by spending his last decades in the past at Peggy Carter's side, rather than returning to his own time. He thus closes the chapter of his life as Captain America and finally enjoys the peace he has fought for all his life.

Steve Rogers' return as an old man shows that he has completed his role as a hero, but that doesn't mean he's dead. Steve entrusts his shield to Sam Wilson, suggesting that there will be a new Captain America to protect the future.

Is Captain America dead or old?

This question has no official answer. Technically, Steve Rogers isn't dead at the end of Avengers Endgame. He's simply old, having lived a full and fulfilling life in a different time. When he returns to the present as an elderly man, we only catch a glimpse of his retirement following his final mission.

Although Steve Rogers still possesses the super-soldier serum, aging is only delayed by its effects. This doesn't make him dead, but rather a tribute to his time as Captain America.

However, an ambiguity remains on this subject. True, he didn't die after the events of Avengers Endgame, but where is he now? For the heroes and citizens of his time, he seems to have disappeared. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier series, which focuses on the cohesion between Sam Wilson and Bucky in a post-Steve Rogers spirit, remains highly ambiguous about the former Captain America's future. Could this be a sign of a potential future reappearance?

For the record, according to Anthony Mackie, the actor playing Sam Wilson, Steve Rogers is alive and well. His statements were revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live in 2023.

Where would Captain America be?

The mythical scene in which Steve Rogers hands over the shield to Sam Wilson marks the final handover to the role of Captain America. Officially, Steve has retired, and there are no concrete indications as to where he might reside. It's a safe bet that he'll be living a peaceful, secluded life, far removed from the preoccupations of superheroes, enjoying his well-deserved retirement.

Several theories have emerged among fans:

• - It's possible that the former Captain America chose to live in seclusion to avoid becoming a target or meddling in Avengers affairs. This would allow Sam Wilson to fully embrace his new role as Captain America.
• - Another possibility is that, thanks to his knowledge and experience, he could serve as a quiet mentor to some of the Avengers.
• - Others believe that Marvel is keeping him out of sight to prepare an unexpected appearance for fans; could this be the case in the Captain America Brave New World movie, due for release on February 12, 2025?

Will Captain America be back?

The return of Steve Rogers as Captain America seems impossible at the moment. Chris Evans, the actor who plays Steve, has said on several occasions that he's done with the character, but he has also hinted that in the Marvel universe, nothing is impossible, especially with the introduction of the multiverse with its different timelines, which leave Marvel with infinite possibility.

Some rumors suggest that Steve Rogers could return in more secondary roles, even appearing in alternate realities such as those explored in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
A film retracing his past life with Peggy Carter could be interesting for Marvel, don't you think that in all that time no new problems could have touched our super-soldier's alternate reality?

Despite an almost improbable return of Steve Rogers as Captain America, the character could make significant appearances, either in flashbacks or in parallel realities. However, this absolutely has to be done in a very considered way, so as not to steal the spotlight from our new Captain America Sam Wilson.
Marvel has understood this, and is bringing its new super-soldier to the masses with the forthcoming film Captain America Brave New World, officially marking the debut of Sam Wilson, our Falcon, as Captain America.

Who will be the new Captain America?

At the end of Avengers: Endgame, Steve Rogers entrusts his shield to Sam Wilson (Falcon), marking the beginning of a new era for Captain America. This symbolic choice demonstrates Steve Rogers' confidence in his friend Sam to succeed him, which is what The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) series featuring Sam and Bucky is all about.

It's at this point that Sam Wilson gradually accepts his role as Captain America, despite his initial doubts. Captain America is in fact defined not only by a super serum or exceptional physical abilities, but also by a set of values. Unlike John Walker, who temporarily took on the role of Captain America before being deposed. Sam realizes that Steve Rogers has passed on not only his vibranium shield, but also his sense of duty!

Marvel is trying hard to make Sam Wilson the new Captain America. But in the eyes of the fans, can this really be done? Could we really take the place of the heroes who have marked us for decades? Imagine Iron Man, Thor, Star Lord, the Hulk or Clint Barton (Hawkeye).
Many heroes appear to be successors, even through their own series, as with Jennifer Walters in She Hulk or Kate Bishop with Hawkeye; but are they really up to the task?

Sam Wilson's bet is on, and we'll get to be the judges from February 12, 2025 in the film Captain America Brave New World.

By the MySuperSuit team