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Captain America
Chris Evans as the title character in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011), directed by Joe Johnston.
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the role of Captain America has been portrayed by two primary actors:
- Chris Evans: He originated the role of Steve Rogers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, first appearing in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) and continuing through Avengers: Endgame (2019).12
- Anthony Mackie: Originally introduced as Sam Wilson (the Falcon), he assumed the mantle of Captain America in the series The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) and starred as the character in the film Captain America: Brave New World (2025).13