Why does Sam not want the shield?

Because Sam felt like he wasn’t worthy to fill Steve Rogers shoes. The Shield was a microcosm of how he felt about taking over the responsibility and the mantle of Captain America.

Why did Steve give his shield to Sam instead of Bucky?

That’s probably why Steve chose to give the Captain America shield and title to Sam instead of Bucky. It wasn’t because Steve believed Bucky’s reputation and past made him unfit to hold the shield, but because he wanted to save his friend from the pressure of having to deal with being Captain America.

Why is Sam not Captain America?

Anthony Mackie explains why Sam Wilson isn’t the new Captain America. He replied that it is because the shield belongs to Steve, and Sam got into the ‘superhero stuff’ because of his relationship with Steve. The actor explained that Sam was not waiting in the wings, hoping and waiting to become the new Captain America.

Who actually owns Captain America’s shield?

After Rogers’ death, Shayne takes over custody of the shield, with one replica on display in a museum, and another replica buried with Rogers. The real one is kept by Shayne to be used by the new Captain America, whenever they deem it appropriate to train a new one.

Does Sam become a super soldier?

Despite not being a super-soldier, Sam Wilson, a.k.a. the new Captain America, managed to lift a truck primarily by himself in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier finale. While Sam isn’t a super-soldier, the MCU’s next Captain America is still more than capable of accomplishing the impossible.

Does Sam become a super-soldier?

Why did Sam get the shield?

Sam took the shield to Isaiah Bradley to try to show him that things could be different – Captain America can be different – but Bradley understandably can’t see how.

Is Bucky capable of wearing Captain America’s shield?

Bucky wants a chance at a full life and redemption, but so far we haven’t seen him be very forgiving with himself. Bucky likely feels like wielding Captain America’s shield would be like a serial killer owning the Holy Grail. The shield may as well be Mjolnir; as far as Bucky is concerned, he’s not worthy of it.

Was Sam Wilson ever Captain America in the comics?

Yes, Sam Wilson was Captain America for a time in the comics, but not until years after the resurrected Bucky had his time with the shield. Cap’s decision has some fans wondering why the filmmakers chose to veer from the source material.

Who will be the MCU’s next Captain America?

There’s been speculation for years about who would become the MCU’s next Captain America and Endgame revealed it to be Sam, rather than Bucky. Though Steve’s story has ended, Sam and Bucky’s will continue on in the form of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier TV show coming to Disney+.

Will the Avengers give Bucky Barnes the shield?

It may very well be with everything that’s happened since Civil War, including Bucky’s contributions in the fight against Thanos, that all will be forgiven and his record will be cleared. But until the Avengers know that for sure, giving him the shield could be a very humiliating move.