Sam Wilson Receives a Major Upgrade in Captain America: Brave New World, Potentially Replacing a Key X-Men Member in the MCU
Sam Wilson’s evolution as Captain America is set to take a major leap in Captain America: Brave New World, with reports suggesting that he will gain an incredible upgrade. However, this newfound power could make one essential X-Men member seem redundant in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Since taking up the mantle of Captain America in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Wilson has relied on his advanced flight suit and combat skills rather than superhuman abilities. Unlike Steve Rogers, who was enhanced by the Super Soldier Serum, Wilson has remained grounded in human strength and tactical expertise. But now, Brave New World appears to be changing that by giving him a significant power boost.
While details of the upgrade remain under wraps, speculation suggests it could involve an enhancement that puts Wilson on par with some of the MCU’s most powerful heroes. If these changes grant him superhuman abilities or heightened combat effectiveness, it could overshadow an iconic X-Men character—Angel.
Angel, also known as Warren Worthington III, is a founding member of the X-Men and is primarily known for his ability to fly using large feathered wings. If Wilson’s upgrade centers around more advanced aerial combat or enhanced abilities beyond his Falcon tech, Angel’s presence in the MCU could feel unnecessary, as Sam Wilson would already fulfill a similar role with more versatility.
With the X-Men’s introduction to the MCU looming, Marvel Studios will need to balance its roster carefully to ensure every hero has a unique place in the franchise. While Wilson’s upgrade is exciting, it raises questions about how the MCU will integrate iconic mutants without making their abilities seem redundant.
As Captain America: Brave New World approaches its release in 2025, fans eagerly await to see how Sam Wilson’s evolution as the new Captain America will shape the future of the MCU—and whether it will impact the X-Men’s long-anticipated arrival.
