The Falcon and the Winter Soldier

A veteran scarred by decades of brainwashing who fights to redefine himself as a civilian. His journey centers on amends, stubborn guilt, and a desire for peaceful existence while aiding Sam in a world wary of supersoldiers.

A principled veteran stepping into a symbol beyond Steve Rogers. He balances family obligations with a fight for justice, challenging established power structures while striving to become a hopeful, inclusive Captain America for a post-blip world.

Leader of the Flag Smashers who believes restoring pre-blip life justifies radical means. Her charisma mobilizes followers, but her methods clash with Sam and Bucky as they pursue different visions of justice.

A calculating strategist who manipulates factions to dismantle supersoldier programs. He pursues his own agenda, offering a dangerous yet sometimes necessary perspective on unity and division.

A former agent living off the grid who resurfaces with new alliances. She navigates danger to assist the team while seeking a path to redemption and renewed duty.

A celebrated soldier pressured to embody a national symbol. His struggle with power, identity, and accountability exposes the dangers of hero-worship without checks and balances.

Sam’s sister, a Louisiana business owner facing financial strain after the blip. She anchors the human stakes and reinforces the theme that heroism must support families and communities.

A Black super-soldier whose decades of oppression illuminate the cost of the shield and the racism embedded in superhero mythology. His perspective challenges Sam to confront a painful legacy.

A Brooklyn acquaintance who helps Bucky confront memories of past violence and the burden of guilt tied to former identities.

A terminally ill ally of Karli whose friendship underscores the personal costs at the heart of the refugee crisis and the movement’s cause.