Chris Evans is one of Hollywood’s most beloved stars, iconic for his portrayal of Steve Rogers, aka Captain America, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Although he last donned the Captain America suit in 2019’s Avengers: Endgame, Evans’ character passed the mantle to Sam Wilson, played by Anthony Mackie, marking a poignant farewell.
Speculation about Evans’ potential return to the MCU has been a recurring topic among fans and in the media. Although rumors briefly subsided following his cameo as Johnny Storm in Deadpool & Wolverine earlier this year, Evans’ possible comeback is once again making headlines.
Is Chris Evans Returning to the MCU?
In an exclusive, The Wrap has confirmed Chris Evans’ return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the actor who previously played Captain America and Johnny Storm is alleged to make a comeback in the highly anticipated movie, Avengers: Doomsday.
Avengers: Doomsday will also see the return of Robert Downey Jr. in the MCU. However, Downey Jr. won’t be reprising the role of Iron Man; instead, he will play the role of Doctor Doom, one of the biggest villains in Marvel Comics.
This also raises questions about which character Evans might play, considering that Anthony Mackie’s character, Sam Wilson, has taken over the Captain America mantel.
Avengers: Doomsday is slated to be released on May 1, 2026, which gives more than enough time for fan theories to brew and for Evans to comment on his return.
Mixed Reactions Pour in on Social Media
Following the news about Chris Evans’ return to the MCU, fans of the franchise are left conflicted as some are thrilled about the possibility, but others, not so much.
One person wrote,
“If Chris really is returning in Doomsday than it better be as a Hydra Supreme variant We do NOT need Steve back as Captain America again and I’d love to see the drama of Sam having to face an evil version of his friend.”
If Chris really is returning in Doomsday than it better be as a Hydra Supreme variant
— Jack (-_•) (@captaincupkicks) December 9, 2024
We do NOT need Steve back as Captain America again and I'd love to see the drama of Sam having to face an evil version of his friend pic.twitter.com/20HZVPz47l
chris evans and cap were my first love in the mcu y’all don’t understand how much this means omggggg
— e ۞ (@strangeavengers) December 10, 2024
although it’s a bit ???????? how him and RDJ are coming back so soon, but i ain’t complaining.
First it was RDJ returning and now Chris Evans… Marvel doesn’t know how to let go pic.twitter.com/ZQF1NXnt9q
— alex (@SWEENEYSTVEIT) December 10, 2024
I actually don't understand how you masterfully build up Endgame as a goodbye to Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans in the MCU to only bring them back for the next Avengers movie right after Endgame
— THE T'Challa Stan (@TChalla_1966) December 10, 2024
Conclusion
Undoubtedly, emotions are running high when it comes to Chris Evans’ possible return to the MCU, but only time will tell what’s next for the franchise!