10 Things We Expect To Happen In The Marvel Cinematic Universe

2. Bucky Will Become The New Captain America

Chris Evans may only have three movies left, but Sebastian Stan signed a nine-picture contract when he signed on for Marvel. If you€™re a Captain America fan, you€™ll know that James Barnes, a.k.a. Bucky, is in fact the brainwashed Winter Soldier in the upcoming film. Like in the story, Bucky is expected to regain his memory at the end of the film, which will leave him feeling guilty about the actions he committed while brainwashed, especially towards his one-time friend. He€™ll attempt to seek redemption. This ties into the previous entry. With Steve Rogers dead, the Captain America mantle is up for the taking. After a lot inner turmoil over whether he deserves to carry the shield, Bucky will eventually put on the mask and become the new Captain America. That€™s not to say that Bucky can replace Steve Rogers because he can€™t, but at the very least he can aspire to Steve€™s legacy and try to be a better person while being Captain America. Also, with Phase 4 possibly focusing on new Marvel characters, it might be refreshing to see a new Captain America joining the fray. Of course, he€™s not going to completely act like the original. In the comics, Bucky wore a pistol to use while fighting enemies. When asked by a reporter if carrying the gun made him €œless of a superhero,€ Bucky responded, €œThe weapons don€™t make or unmake the man, or the hero. They€™re simply tools.€ Need any more convincing about Bucky? Re-watch the train scene in Captain America: The First Avenger. There€™s a few seconds where Bucky picks up the shield to defend himself while firing back at the HYDRA soldiers (as seen above). Oh yeah, it could definitely work.