According to Anthony and Joe Russo, directors of Avengers: Endgame, Captain America was able to wield Mjolnir long before the most recent entry in the MCU.



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In an interview with the Happy Sad Confused podcast, the Russo Brothers were asked why Captain America was able to lift Thor’s hammer Mjolnir in Endgame when he seemingly couldn’t in Age of Ultron. The duo replied “In our heads, he was [always] able to wield it.”“He didn’t know that until that moment in Ultron when he tried to pick it up,” continued the Russos. "But Cap’s sense of character and humility and, out of deference to Thor’s ego, Cap in that moment realizing he can move the hammer, decides not to.”During Age of Ultron, an early sequence shows various members of the Avengers attempting to lift Mjolnir, though they are unable because they are not worthy. However, when Captain America attempts to lift it, it moves slightly, showing concern on Thor’s face. If the Russo Brothers’ thoughts are correct, Cap was really just showing humility and spared Thor’s ego by not fully lifting the hammer. This ultimately leads to Thor saying “I knew it!” upon seeing Captain America wield the hammer in Endgame.During this same interview, the Russo Brothers revealed why Katherine Langford’s role in Endgame was cut . For more on Avengers: Endgame, check out our explainer on the most confusing aspect of Endgame and read about what Kevin Feige told us about the MCU's future plans

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