Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson took to the skies as the Falcon for the first time in Captain America: The Winter Soldier. There’s been considerable change in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as Wilson is now Cap and leading his own movie subtitled Brave New World.

Anthony Mackie caught backlash after downplaying the "America" aspect of his character, Captain America.

Captain America represents a lot of different things, and I don’t think the term ‘America’ should be one of those,” Mackie said Tuesday, prompting backlash.

The actor, who plays Sam Wilson/Captain America in the upcoming film "Captain America: Brave New World" film, took to Instagram on Tuesday with a statement he shared in a story about what the role means to him and expressing his appreciation for those who serve and have served the country.

Brave New World, star Anthony Mackie went viral with his take on what Captain America represents. But he's not wrong.

Brave New World hits theatres, it’s about time Anthony Mackie finally gets recognized for the large shoes he’ll be filling for the first time on the silver screen. Although Mackie’s Sam Wilson has officially been Captain America since 2021’s Falcon and the Winter Soldier,

Mackie brought this subject up in an interview with Esquire, avouching, "It's literally the best movie it can be. It stays in the lines of Marvel. It stays in the lines of Captain