It’s been a while since viewers have seen Sam Wilson make waves in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but news of Captain America 4 being in the works has fans excited about the next part of his journey. As of now, he’s pretty detached from the multiversal madness sweeping through the universe and causing problems for the other heroes. This means the film likely won’t hit theaters until 2024, after Phase 4 starts drawing to a close.
With that being said, a lot can happen before the new Cap is back. A slew of new characters are joining the franchise, while other familiar faces are still taking care of unfinished business. Below are 5 villains that would make great antagonists for Sam Wilson in Captain America 4.
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Sam and Red Skull had their own issues in the Marvel Comics, when Steve was still holding the Captain America mantle. Red Skull took control of Sam’s mind and forced him to attack Steve. Afterwards, Steve freed Sam from the Skull’s mind control and the two teamed up together to fight Red Skull.
As fans know, Red Skull is currently residing on the planet Vormir, where he’s been presumably trapped since the events of Captain America: The First Avenger. Giving Sam the chance to beat Red Skull once and for all could help bring his story to the same multiversal level as other heroes, while allowing him to prove that he’s just as strong as Steve was.
Sam was hesitant to accept the shield at first, even going as far to donate it in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Picking up the mantle wasn’t an easy thing for Sam to do, but perhaps taking down one of the enemies Steve failed to in the past would help Sam realize he’s the right person for the job.
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