Marvelhas confirmed that Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan will share the screen again in 2026’sAvengers: Doomsday. Marvel hosted a live and extensivecast announcement forAvengers: Doomsdayacross its social media, including Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan. While the specifics of their roles in theMCU’sAvengers: Doomsdayremains under wraps, it’s certain to recommence their captivating dynamic – which has been long overdue inthe MCU timeline.
Avengers: Doomsdayfeatures an enormous ensemble castand is quickly shaping up to be one of Marvel’s most ambitious crossover events yet. The slow-drip announcement of its cast, which took over 5 hours to fully unveil, included a lot of exciting names from the MCU, and even some from Fox’sX-Menmovies. Among the highlights of this reveal was the confirmation that both Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan would be reprising their respective roles.
Anthony Mackie & Sebastian Stan Are Together Again In Avengers: Doomsday’s Cast
The Avengers: Doomsday Cast Has Been Announced And It’s Very Vast
Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan’s on-screen partnership is one of the MCU’s most enduring. Their first major interactions came inCaptain America: The Winter Soldier, where Sam Wilson formed a friendship with Steve Rogers while Bucky Barnes was still operating as a brainwashed assassin. The tension between Sam and Bucky becamea defining aspect ofCaptain America: Civil War(2016), where their reluctant alliance provided some of the film’s most humorous moments.
Their dynamic took center stage inThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier(2021), whichdeveloped their relationship significantly. A highlight was their contrasting personalities – Bucky’s brooding, battle-worn demeanor clashing with Sam’s pragmatic optimism. Their back-and-forth banter and eventual mutual respect made them one of Marvel’s most beloved duos.
Bucky’s cameo was a highlight inCaptain America: Brave New World, which exemplified how much their friendship had developed. The scene was incredibly touching, with Bucky arriving unexpectedly to offer Sam some sage advice after Torres is injured. WithAvengers: Doomsday, their reunion marks their biggest film collaboration sinceAvengers: Endgame(2019). Whether they’ll share significant screen time together remains to be seen, but another dose of their signature chemistry looks hopeful.
Surely It’s Time For A Proper Captain America And Bucky Barnes Team-Up
Bucky And Sam Have An Enduring Friendship In The MCU
The last time audiences got to see Sam and Bucky leap into battle together was 2021’sThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier. While Bucky’sBrave New Worldcameo was certainly poignant, it was hard not to feel slightly robbed that he didn’t appear more.Avengers: Doomsdaypresents theperfect opportunity to correct that. Sam Wilson is assembling the MCU’s new Avengers team.
Meanwhile, Bucky is the de facto leader of theThunderbolts*– who also appear inAvengers: Doomsday. Sam will presumably call on Bucky and the Thunderbolt’s help during an impending Doom-shaped crisis, or perhaps even attempt to recruit him into the Avengers. Regardless, it seemsthey’ll be working together again.
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The MCU’s bizarre drip-feed announcement of its Avengers: Doomsday cast has led, unsurprisingly, to some hilarious memes on the internet.
Whether they are working in tandem or Sam is calling the shots, this offers ample opportunity toexplore a clash of leadership stylesbetween the two, which would inevitably end in funny jibes and silly bickering. With their camaraderie, deep history, and natural chemistry, there’s no doubt that Mackie and Stan’s reunion will be a highlight ofAvengers: Doomsday. Now, the only question is whether Marvel will finally give them the true co-hero moment they deserve.
Avengers: Doomsday
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Avengers: Doomsday is the fifth Avengers film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and will bring together heroes, new and old, to face off against Victor von Doom - played by the returning Robert Downey Jr.. Avengers 5 will also mark the beginning of phase 6 of the MCU.
