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Mackie Got Early 'Endgame' Script at Evans' House, Learned Captain America Fate

Anthony Mackie revealed Chris Evans gave him early access to the Avengers: Endgame script, where he learned he'd become Captain America.

Anthony Mackie said Chris Evans gave him early access to the Avengers: Endgame script at Evans' house, according to Variety. It was there that Mackie learned he would become Captain America.

Evans first played Captain America in 2011's Captain America: The First Avenger. At the end of Avengers: Endgame in 2019, Evans' character passed the shield to Mackie's Sam Wilson.

Mackie led his first film as Captain America in 2025's Captain America: Brave New World.

Meanwhile, Avengers: Endgame returned to theaters on Friday with extra footage as a special re-release titled Avengers: Endgame Encore. The re-release earned $26 million domestically and $60 million overseas for a global total of $86 million.

The film had previously grossed $2.79 billion and now stands at $2.88 billion. Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for release on December 18.

Quick answers

How did Anthony Mackie find out he would become Captain America?

Chris Evans gave him early access to the Avengers: Endgame script at Evans' house, where Mackie learned he would become Captain America.

How much did the Avengers: Endgame Encore re-release earn?

The re-release earned $26 million domestically and $60 million overseas for a global total of $86 million.

When is Avengers: Doomsday scheduled for release?

Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for release on December 18.

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