Mixed reviews for Mackie's Captain America in Brave New World could lead Marvel to kill off the character in future Avengers films. The disappointing response to the movie challenges Marvel's long-term plans for the MCU and the role of Captain America.

While the aftermath of Endgame promised new directions and intriguing characters, the resulting films have often struggled to capture the same magic

This article contains major spoilers for the ending of “Captain America: Brave New World,” now playing in theaters. Captain America is back — and so are several characters from “The Incredible Hulk,” “Eternals” and more corners of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.