When Chris Evans bid farewell to the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Avengers: End Game, fans thought they’d seen the last of him, just like Robert Downey Jr. While he’s kept his distance from the superhero realm until now, Deadline has dropped a bombshell – Evans is making his way back in the Russo brothers’ upcoming Avengers: Doomsday.
The mystery around Evans’ role in this Marvel comeback is still under wraps. With Anthony Mackie‘s Sam Wilson holding the Captain America mantle in the new film, it’s unlikely we’ll see Evans in the stars and stripes. While he might return as Steve Rogers, there’s also buzz about him taking on a fresh character, similar to Downey Jr.’s unexpected transformation into Dr. Doom, who’ll face off against the new Fantastic Four dream team of Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Vanessa Kirby, and Ebon-Moss Bachrach.
Evans has always maintained he’d need something special to draw him back. Since his last Avengers appearance, he’s collaborated with the Russo brothers, starring alongside Ryan Gosling in Netflix’s action-packed The Gray Man. He recently surprised fans with a nostalgic appearance in Deadpool & Wolverine, reprising his role as Johnny Storm from the 2000s Fantastic Four that featured Michael Chiklis and Jessica Alba.
The Russo brothers have left their mark on the MCU with four blockbusters: Captain America: Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame.
The post-Endgame era hasn’t been smooth sailing for Marvel Studios and Disney. They’ve hit more rough patches than smooth waters with their recent movies and shows. The challenges stem from audience superhero burnout, inconsistent quality, multiverse confusion, and drama surrounding current MCU stars.
Bringing back the Russo brothers and familiar faces from Marvel’s golden age feels like an attempt to recreate past magic. Whatever happens, this next Avengers chapter promises to be intriguing. Avengers: Doomsday is targeting a May 1, 2026 release, followed by Avengers: Secret Wars in May 2027.
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