Steve Rogers, also known as Captain America, is alive but retired as of 2025 in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). After the events of Avengers: Endgame, where he led the Avengers to defeat Thanos and restored lives lost to the Blip, Rogers went back in time to live a full life with Peggy Carter, his lost love. He chose to remain in the past, married Peggy, and lived out his life there. Later, an older Steve Rogers returned to the present timeline, giving his Captain America shield and mantle to Sam Wilson, signaling Sam as his successor. Steve Rogers has since stayed retired, living a peaceful, secluded life off-screen, without involvement in current superhero affairs. He has not died and remains a central, respected figure in MCU history, with a statue dedicated to him appearing by 2025. The story emphasizes that Steve's retirement allows the new Captain America, Sam Wilson, to take the spotlight and carry on the legacy.
