Different versions of Captain America have been played by four actors in Marvel Studios’ live-action and animated projects. Chris Evans, Wyatt Russell, and Anthony Mackie have all portrayed Captain America in the MCU’s live-action storylines. Josh Keaton voices Captain America in Marvel Studios’ animated media, including What If…? and X-Men ’97.
Chris Evans
Chris Evans debuted as Steve Rogers in Captain America: The First Avenger, becoming the longest-running actor to portray Captain America in the MCU. Steve Rogers, originally a frail citizen, became Captain America after being enhanced with a super-soldier serum during World War II. Evans appeared in eleven MCU films, becoming a cornerstone of the franchise before retiring the character in Avengers: Endgame.
Wyatt Russell
Wyatt Russell’s John Walker became the next Captain America in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. A highly decorated Army Captain, Walker struggled with the pressures of the role. His ingestion of an experimental super-soldier serum led to a tragic turn, resulting in him being stripped of the Captain America title. Walker’s story sets the stage for his future role as the morally complex US Agent.
Anthony Mackie
Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson took up the Captain America mantle in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Initially hesitant, Wilson embraced the role, symbolizing a new era for Captain America. Wilson will star in Captain America: Brave New World, set to release in 2025, marking his big-screen debut as Captain America and showcasing his leadership in rebuilding the Avengers.
Josh Keaton
Josh Keaton voices Captain America in Marvel Studios’ animated projects. He first appeared in What If…? as Steve Rogers in a timeline where Peggy Carter becomes a super soldier. Keaton’s Rogers also appears in X-Men ’97, continuing the Captain America legacy in animated form. Keaton’s portrayal keeps the spirit of Captain America alive in the multiverse.
These four actors have each brought unique dimensions to the character of Captain America in the MCU. From Chris Evans’ iconic portrayal to Anthony Mackie’s ground-breaking take, and Wyatt Russell’s complex John Walker to Josh Keaton’s animated heroics, Captain America remains a dynamic and evolving symbol in the Marvel Universe
