Despite Marvel Studios mapping out its projects years in advance, there are no discussions about a second season of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier on Disney+.
As part of their profile on star Anthony Mackie, Variety dove deep into the actor's past, speaking to peers and coworkers ahead of his return as Sam Wilson in Marvel's follow-up to WandaVision. The show will span six episodes and pick up where Avengers: Endgame left off. Though Steve Rogers handed his shield and mantle to Sam, the story will see the hero face plenty of conflicts on his road to becoming the next Captain America. But despite the potential for both the show and the future of the Falcon, Mackie said things are still up in the air.
According to the outlet, Mackie confirmed that there are no active plans for Season 2 of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Many of Marvel's upcoming shows have been pitched as miniseries exploring certain stories and corners within the larger universe, but as Disney+ seeks to expand its content, it's not hard to imagine new seasons. Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige confirmed as much, saying certain shows will get second and third seasons, though he didn't offer any names.
Though it's not clear if Mackie's character will, in fact, become Captain America, the series seems poised to set up a future franchise with the actor picking up where Chris Evans left off. But given the current state of movie theaters and releases in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mackie told the outlet that he's unsure when the Falcon might appear in another film.
Marvel Studios currently has the next few years of films laid out and none of them include a Captain America or Avengers film. While it's possible the Falcon could appear in any of the upcoming movies or TV shows Marvel has planned, it seems fans will have to wait until at least the conclusion of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier to learn the fate of Sam Wilson in the MCU. So while the character's future is uncertain, the series will explore the hero's past and showcase why he stands out among his fellow superheroes.
Directed by Kari Skogland, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier stars Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Emily VanCamp, Wyatt Russell, Noah Mills, Carl Lumbly and Daniel Brühl. The series premieres March 19 on Disney+.
Source: Variety