Sam Wilson's Captain America Disappears from Avengers Campus

Fans divided as Disney removes character ahead of 'Avengers: Doomsday' release.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:50am

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A striking abstract composition featuring bold, jagged shapes and silhouettes in high-contrast colors, conceptually representing the transition from one Captain America to another.The Marvel Universe undergoes a dramatic shift as Disney bids farewell to Sam Wilson's Captain America, setting the stage for the highly anticipated return of the original Steve Rogers.Anaheim Today

In a surprising move, Disney has decided to remove the Sam Wilson version of Captain America from the Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure, just before the highly anticipated release of the new 'Avengers: Doomsday' film where the original Captain America, played by Chris Evans, is set to make a comeback alongside Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson.

Why it matters

The sudden disappearance of Sam Wilson's Captain America has left many fans concerned about the future of their favorite Marvel characters at the Avengers Campus, especially given the character's popularity. This move comes amid a series of entertainment cuts at the park, raising questions about Disney's strategic decisions and the potential impact on the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The details

The last reported sighting of Sam Wilson's Captain America was on January 24, 2026, both as a walk-around character and in the now-closed Avengers Assemble stunt show. The Avengers Campus is undergoing a massive expansion, with two new rides in the works and construction underway for additional facilities, but the removal of Sam Wilson's character has left some fans feeling a sense of loss.

  • Sam Wilson's Captain America was last seen on January 24, 2026.
  • The highly anticipated 'Avengers: Doomsday' film is set for release soon.

The players

Sam Wilson

The character who portrayed Captain America at the Avengers Campus, played by actor Anthony Mackie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Chris Evans

The actor who portrayed the original Captain America, Steve Rogers, and is set to make a comeback in the upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday' film.

Disney

The entertainment conglomerate that owns the Marvel Cinematic Universe and operates the Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure.

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The takeaway

The removal of Sam Wilson's Captain America from the Avengers Campus has sparked a range of emotions among Marvel fans, leaving many to wonder about the future of their favorite characters and the potential implications for the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe.