The spoiler-free set-up: Mackie’s character, a military veteran, counselor and former “Avengers” sidekick named Sam Wilson, has traded in his Falcon alter-ego (and his deep reservations) to finally accept the Captain America mantle.

While the latest Marvel movie, Captain America: Brave New World, hasn't impressed everyone, Anthony Mackie caught the attention of the legendary Stephen A. Smith. He took to X, formerly Twitter, to share his review of the new movie. Smith specifically gave a shoutout to Mackie, who stars as Sam Wilson/Captain America.