Shah Rukh Khan as an Avenger? Anthony Mackie, known for Captain America, calls the Bollywood superstar "absolutely the best."

Marvel Studios is kicking off 2025 with the much-awaited sequel Captain America,Brave New World, set to release on February 14. As anticipation grows, Anthony Mackie, who stars as Captain America, shared fascinating thoughts in a recent interview, expressing his admiration for Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan.

When asked if his winged Captain America and Harrison Ford's Red Hulk could stand up to characters like Deadpool and Wolverine, Mackie confidently replied,“I think I could definitely give Deadpool a run for his money! That would probably be an even fight. I’m pretty good with my wings against his swords! The red rim would just cut him to pieces, so I think that could work out. And well, you can’t really beat a Hulk—you can only try to tame a Hulk, so Wolverine, I don’t see that going well for him fighting the Red Hulk."

In an unexpected turn, when asked which Bollywood actor he would choose as the next Avenger, Mackie told influencer Kevin Zingkhai “I think Shah Rukh Khan, he’s the damn best!" His remark quickly generated excitement among both Marvel and SRK fans, sparking imaginations of a potential crossover between the global icon and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Directed by Julius Onah, Captain America: Brave New World boasts a star-studded cast, including Harrison Ford, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Xosha Roquemore, Carl Lumbly, Liv Tyler, and Tim Blake Nelson. Produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore, the sequel promises high-octane action and exciting new developments within the ever-growing Marvel Universe.

Set to release in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, the film is shaping up to be one of the biggest MCU debuts of the year. Fans are eagerly anticipating the next chapter in Steve Rogers’ legacy, with Mackie taking on the iconic role.