However, when it comes to whether I'd rather have Sam Wilson or Bucky Barnes take up the Captain America mantle, I, like Cap ...

and Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian (David Harbour), crossing paths with figures from other corners of the franchise including long-time fan favorite James “Bucky” Barnes/the Winter Soldier ...

For now, official sources, mainly Sebastian Stan and Anthony Mackie, seem to confirm that Stan and Bucky Barnes will NOT be in Captain America 4. But can we ever really know the truth about MCU ...