Sam Wilson’s Captain America getting a new costume might seem like an odd choice, especially considering how much viewers seemed to enjoy the look he sported in “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.” However, giving the hero an updated ensemble continues a time-honored Marvel Cinematic Universe tradition.
Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) wore a handful of different suits during his time as Captain America. Starting with his retro look in “Captain America: The First Avenger,” the hero got a modern update of the look in “The Avengers.” Rogers wears much more tactical suits in “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” onward, including the hero’s helmetless ensemble in “Avengers: Infinity War.” Captain America isn’t the only Avenger whose look keeps evolving throughout their time in the MCU. Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) wears numerous suits of armor in his many appearances after the first “Iron Man” film. Thor frequently changes looks from his first solo film to “Thor: Love and Thunder.” Even Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) has sported several different costumes, getting the most recent update in his eponymous Disney+ series. Getting suit upgrades is a right of passage as a hero.
So, while it might feel incredibly soon for Wilson’s Captain America to get a new costume after he first took on the mantle in “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” it’s a natural progression for the character and one that fits in with what the MCU has continually done to keep things fresh. Viewers can see his new suit in action when “Captain America: Brave New World” arrives in theaters on February 14, 2025.
