Marvel’s Cinematic Universe is nothing without its cameos... or its bromances. The franchise’s best stories often focus on an unshakeable bond between heroes, and that’s especially true for the Captain America saga. Steve Rogers’ (Chris Evans) tenure as the Star-Spangled Man was defined by his friendships with Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) and Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie). When Steve retired, Bucky and Sam bonded over the shared pressure of superheroism, forging their own unique friendship in the process. It was one of the best things to come out of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier — and though it’s been great to see their stories continue separately on the big screen, it’s high time the dynamic duo reunite for more hijinks.
With Sam launching into his first solo adventure in Captain America: Brave New World, the question will ultimately turn to Bucky. Fans have long wondered whether the Winter Soldier would reunite for the new Captain America, even if just for a brief moment. Stan himself has been coy about a potential cameo in Brave New World, focusing instead on his upcoming role in Thunderbolts (otherwise known as Thunderbolts*). But now that Brave New World is... well, out in the world, it’s clear the Marvel braintrust has been keeping a major surprise under wraps. More than that, it potentially informs a huge storyline in Thunderbolts.
