Chris Evans is coming again to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the Joe and Anthony Russo directed, Avengers: Doomsday.
At this cut-off date, the function isn’t completely clear, however sources say Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson character may also return as Captain America. Evans within the Captain America costume appears much less probably. However, it wouldn’t be a shock if he reprises Steve Rogers.
Evans just lately had a cameo within the highest grossing R-rated film of all-time, the MCU’s Deadpool & Wolverine, as his character from the Fox/Marvel early aughts days, that are additionally pre-Captain America: Johnny Storm from the Fantastic Four motion pictures. Evans’ core Disney MCU canon character, Steve Rogers, was final seen within the Russos’ Avengers: Endgame.
As Deadline beforehand reported, anticipate many MCU OG characters to return within the Russo Brothers’ newest. As unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con again in July, Robert Downey Jr. ne Iron Man will probably be getting into the function as the principle baddie, Dr. Doom — if that isn’t the wrong way up multi-universe sufficient.
Evans was all the time iffy as he would wish a robust purpose to return. The new Fantastic Four of Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Vanessa Kirby and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are additionally set to star in Avengers: Doomsday.
The Russos additionally beforehand helmed the MCU’s Avengers: Infinity War, Captain America Winter Soldier and Captain America Civil War. Avengers: Endgame ranks because the second highest grossing film of all-time with $2.799 billion.
Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters on May 1, 2026. The Russos have Avengers: Secret Wars taking place in May 2027.
Marvel Studios had no remark.
