This is the most exciting Marvel movie leak we’ve seen in a long time

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier just wrapped up, delivering the ending that we all expected. Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) is the new Captain America, and the journey to that destination was just as exciting as the conclusion. The TV show feels like a Marvel movie split into six parts, featuring the same kind of action, special effects, and production that you expect from an MCU adventure. The Disney+ series isn’t just about exploring iconic characters who do not have time to shine on the big screen, and it's also not solely about having the audience witness Sam’s struggles with accepting the role that Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) envisioned for him. It’s not just about incredible fight sequences, new costumes, and great Easter eggs. It’s also about bringing sensitive topics to the forefront. The show touches on race, social inequality, and politics right from the start — and Sam’s decision to accept the shield seems impossible without acknowledging all those factors.

After the finale, I said that The Falcon and the Winter Soldier is required viewing to understand how the new Captain America came to be. Seeing Mackie in his new wings-and-shield Cap suit in a Marvel movie without watching the TV show’s origin story would do the character a disservice. And before I had a chance to make my case on why Falcon forces Marvel to give Sam his movie, a great rumor came out saying that Captain America 4 is already in the making with two key Falcon writers attached. The film should further solidify Sam’s position and explore what the new Cap means for the Avengers.

In all of this, there’s also a great silver lining. Marvel might get to have its Cap cake and eat it too. That’s because the MCU might get two different Captain America projects, which is some of the most exciting Marvel news we've heard in a long time.