5 Reasons Why Captain America Won't Die In Civil War

3. There's No Need To Rush To A New Cap

Of course, killing off Captain America needn't mean the end of the hero - there's multiple characters waiting in the wings to use the moniker. After Steve Rogers' comic death, Bucky Barnes became Cap, while more recently Falcon has taken on the role of the star-spangled Avenger (initially a replacement for an aged Rogers, but now as the main version in the All-New, All-Different Marvel run). It's looking pretty certain this notion will eventually be followed on screen. There's been no shortage of foreshadowing for The Winter Soldier suiting up, with Civil War looking like it'll be putting Bucky in a more morally-suitable position to become an Avenger. And, as Sebastian Stan has a nine-picture, of which Civil War is only the third (Anthony Mackie's contract length is unknown, although he's made comments that suggest Falcon won't be sporting stars and stripes any time soon), he's obviously going to outlast Chris Evans in the MCU. But while it's pretty clear that eventually Captain America will be replaced by Bucky, why should it be now? Producer Kevin Feige has stated Marvel has plans up to 2028, and if the series' popularity remains you can bet that timeline can be extended, so replacing Cap now would mean Steve Rogers was only about for less than half of the MCU. Thanks to Stan's obscenely long contract, Marvel can take their time, fully exploring Steve and developing Bucky to the point that when he finally does take up the shield it's not awfully contrived.