After sharing the screen most recently in 2021’sThe Falcon and The Winter Soldier, Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan have a heartwarmingMarvel Cinematic Universereunion at this year’s Golden Globes. As Phase 5 is moving forward with moreMarvel movies in 2025, several characters are making their way back to the MCU. While Sam Wilson will be headliningCaptain America: Brave New World, Bucky Barnes is showing up as part of theThunderbolts*movie, but so far, it is unclear when the two heroes will be sharing the screen again.
Following Sebastian Stan’s Golden Globes win for his leading role in the 2024 movieA Different Man, the actor participated in multiple interviews backstage, some of which were crashed by fellow MCU veteran Anthony Mackie. In the process, the actors reminded viewers of their wonderful friendship, which began on the set of and during press tours for Marvel movies. Check out several examples below:
During Stan’s interview withEntertainment Tonight, the actor broke into laughter while giving a thoughtful answer as Mackie crashed the segment, leading his co-star to cheer,“Captain America and The Winter Soldier, we’re coming back!“As Mackie congratulated Stan on his win, the Winter Soldier actor took a moment to thank the new MCU’s new Captain America for being a big influence on him through many past interviews.
I do have to thank Anthony because back in the day when we were starting these press tours they said, ‘This kid can’t talk, can’t smile, can’t say anything. We gotta put him with Anthony to get some life in him.’ Maybe I learned from you, actually, gotta keep smiling.
For hisAccess Hollywoodinterview (via@UpdatesCap4), Stan was once again interrupted by Mackie, who entered the discussion, leading the Bucky Barnes star to say,“There was no way that I would ever be here without Anthony.“Stan reflected on how their dynamic goes back several years of working together, calling Mackie"one of my favorite people.”
During a moment when Mackie was presenting with hisCaptain America: Brave New Worldco-star Harrison Ford, who will play U.S. President Thunderbolt Ross, the Sam Wilson actor (via@soorwellystan) said,“We’re still friends with Sebastian Stan, by the way,“seemingly acknowledging the moment Stan had during his chat with Josh Horowitz on the red carpet, when he jokingly said,“I don’t know who Anthony is,“when asked which film the reporter should see betweenThunderbolts*andCaptain America: Brave New World.
What Anthony Mackie And Sebastian Stan’s Golden Globes Appearances Mean For The MCU
After Mackie and Stan had their moments together at the Golden Globes,it showcases once again how the MCU has shaped some incredible friendships throughout the years, especially as more films and series have been rolling out from Marvel Studios. With Bucky and Sam at new points in their lives, which will be explored inThunderbolts*andCaptain America: Brave New Worldthis year, there is an obvious reason for them to be separated from each other. However, seeing their outstanding chemistry in these brief moments makes the wait for their inevitable reunion in the MCU feel too long.
Thunderbolts* Cast & Marvel Character Guide
Several MCU characters return for Phase 5’s Thunderbolts, a team of antiheroes and reformed villains attempting to follow in the Avengers' footsteps.
Even if they haven’t had a chance to be featured together in an MCU movie or TV show sinceThe Falcon and The Winter Soldierended,Stan and Mackie’s friendship is fully genuine off-screen, as shown through their Golden Globes appearances. These types of off-the-cuff interview moments at award shows also serve as a companion piece for the MCU audience, as they love reliving these times over and over again. That will especially be proven after The Multiverse Saga is over, since a soft reboot is said to be coming to the MCU withAvengers: Secret Wars, meaning Phase 6 could be the end of their Marvel run for some of these stars.
Our Take On Anthony Mackie And Sebastian Stan’s Golden Globes Appearances
While time will tell when Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes will be together again inthe MCU timeline, it is always fun seeing Mackie and Stan’s friendship through any interview or press tour that is happening, as their energy stands out in so many great ways. It’s not just the movies and TV shows that make the MCU memorable, but also the actors' dynamic outside of making these projects. Hopefully, theMCUwill see Captain America and the Winter Soldier together again sooner rather than later.
Marvel Cinematic Universe
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a multimedia superhero franchise that began in 2008 with Paramount’s Iron Man starring Robert Downey Jr. The franchise quickly grew in popularity, with Disney eventually buying out Marvel Entertainment in 2009. The MCU consists of dozens of movies and TV shows, most notably Avengers: Endgame, WandaVision, and Loki.
