The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has finally addressed the status of the Avengers six years after their last assembly in Avengers: Endgame. In Captain America: Brave New World, Sam Wilson (the new Captain America) is reluctant to bring back the Avengers, citing concerns about government oversight and the team’s fractured past.
The request to reassemble the Avengers comes from President Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, a surprising move considering his previous role in their dissolution during Captain America: Civil War. However, Sam remains hesitant, questioning how the Avengers could function under Ross’ administration.
Where Are the Avengers After Avengers: Endgame?
Following the Battle of Earth, the Avengers disbanded once again due to various circumstances. Here’s what happened to each member:
Current Avengers Status
| Avengers Member | Post-Endgame Status |
|---|---|
| Steve Rogers/Captain America | Retired |
| Iron Man | Deceased |
| Thor | Traveling the cosmos |
| Smart Hulk | Reverted to human form, met Shang-Chi, and found his son Skaar |
| Black Widow | Deceased |
| Hawkeye | Retired |
| Wanda Maximoff | Disappeared, manipulated by the Darkhold, then sacrificed herself |
| Vision | Deceased |
| War Machine | Continued working for the U.S. government, possibly replaced by a Skrull |
| Sam Wilson/Captain America | Working with the U.S. government |
| Spider-Man | Continued his studies, erased from public memory |
| Rocket Raccoon | Leading the new Guardians of the Galaxy |
| Nebula | Left the Guardians to help Knowhere |
| Captain Marvel | Dealing with universal threats |
| Ant-Man | Defeated Kang, wrote Look Out for the Little Guy |
The closest the Avengers have come to reuniting was in Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, when Bruce Banner and Captain Marvel discussed the Ten Rings’ origins with Shang-Chi, Katy, and Wong.
Sam Wilson’s Reluctance to Reassemble the Avengers
In Captain America: Brave New World, President Ross asks Sam Wilson to reform the Avengers soon after winning the presidential election. However, Sam questions whether Ross would control the team’s actions, much like the Sokovia Accords sought to do in Captain America: Civil War.
Sam Wilson to Ross: “What happens if the Avengers disagree with the government on how to approach a situation?”
Ross dismisses this concern, but Sam remains hesitant—mirroring Steve Rogers’ doubts about government oversight in Civil War.
The Turning Point: Red Hulk’s Rampage
Sam’s perspective shifts after Samuel Sterns manipulates events to spark a war between the USA and Japan. This leads to President Ross transforming into the Red Hulk and causing chaos in the Capitol.
- Sam struggles against Red Hulk, realizing that without superpowers, he is at a disadvantage.
- He acknowledges that the world still needs the Avengers, as no single hero can handle every crisis alone.
After Ross’ resignation and incarceration at the Raft, Sam finally agrees to rebuild the Avengers.
The New Avengers Begin to Form
- Sam Wilson visits Joaquin Torres (the new Falcon) in the hospital.
- He asks if Torres would be interested in joining the new team.
While government oversight remains a concern, Sam seems determined to prioritize global protection over politics.
With Avengers: The Kang Dynasty on the horizon, this moment sets the stage for the next era of the Avengers under Sam Wilson’s leadership.
