Emmy Griffiths
Captain America's BFFs Bucky and Sam team up in this new series - here's everything we know so far
WandaVision was the first MCU show for Disney+, and if its huge success if anything to go by, then The Falcon and the Winter Soldier will most definitely be the one to watch for spring 2021. But what is the show about, and when will it be out? Get all of the details here...
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When is The Falcon and the Winter Soldier's release date?
Fans won't have too much longer to wait, as the series will premiere on 19 March on Disney+, yay! Like WandaVision, the series will be released one episode at a time, so we think it'll definitely be keeping us on our toes for a few weeks! Check out the amazing trailer here...
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What is The Falcon and the Winter Soldier about?
The official synopsis reads: "Following the events of Avengers: Endgame, Sam Wilson/Falcon and Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier team up in a global adventure that tests their abilities—and their patience."
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So what can we gather from this? The ending of Avengers: Endgame saw an elder Steve Rodgers pass on his Captain America shield to Sam while Bucky looked on - and now it looks like Steve's two best pals are forging a future without him.
The show will be out on 19 March
The pair were also victims of Thanos' snap in Infinity War, so it is likely that the story will follow on from them returning after five years, and dealing with new threats that have arisen during that time. The trailers so far have kept much of the storyline under wraps, so we can't wait to see it unfold on the screen.
Bucky is Steve's oldest friend, first appearing in Captain America: The First Avenger
Who is in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier cast?
Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan will reprise their roles as Sam and Bucky respectively, while the latest trailer has also confirmed that Emily VanCamp will be returning as Peggy's niece and Steve's love interest, Sharon Carter. Daniel Bruhl will also be returning as Baron Zemo, and the cast will also welcome Adepero Oduye as Sarah Wilson, while Don Cheadle will also make an appearance as Rhodey.
Anthony Mackie stars as Sam Wilson
Find out the character's backstories in Legends
The character's stories will also be explored in the Disney+ series Legends, which was released in early March. The synopsis reads: "How did Sam become Falcon? When was Bucky’s mind healed? What drove Sharon underground? To revisit the journeys of favourite characters featured in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier before the series launches, TUNE IN to Marvel Studios’ Legends." We're on it!
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