The Marvel star has just riled up a certain part of the fandom with his recent comments and they're not it lightly.

The actor, who plays Sam Wilson/Captain America in the upcoming film "Captain America: Brave New World" film, took to Instagram on Tuesday with a statement he shared in a story about what the role means to him and expressing his appreciation for those who serve and have served the country.

Brave New World is the next big Marvel event. As such, the upcoming film needs to include these major MCU characters.

Actor Anthony Mackie, who stars as the iconic character Captain America, further explained his controversial comments about the character Tuesday.

Anthony Mackie is not a hero to everyone right now. The Marvel actor, 46, is facing online backlash for comments he made at a “Captain America: Brave New World” press event in Rome on Monday. Mackie,

Anthony Mackie explained what Captain America represents for him, and the fans are unsparingly divided. It's become Marvel Cinematic Universe lore that the fanbase of the superhero franchise is constantly battling in a civil war on the internet,

The star of the newest Marvel superhero film said Captain America should not represent the United States, suggesting the hero represents other values. Anthony Mackie, who stars in the film Captain America: Brave New World,

Anthony Mackie is stirring up discussions with his bold interpretation of Captain America, as he gears up for the release of Captain America: Brave New World. During a promotional event in Rome, Mackie shared his perspective on the iconic superhero.