Chris Evans Denies Return to Marvel Cinematic Universe Despite Reports
Despite recent reports, Chris Evans has definitively stated he will not be reprising his role as Captain America in Avengers: Doomsday or any other Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film. Evans directly refuted a Deadline report claiming his return alongside Robert Downey Jr., calling it "not true" in an interview with Esquire.
This contradicts information shared by Anthony Mackie, the current Captain America, who previously stated his manager informed him of Evans' return. However, Mackie subsequently spoke with Evans, who confirmed his retirement from the MCU remains firm. "I talked to Chris a few weeks ago and it wasn’t on the table then," Mackie revealed. Evans himself reiterated his retirement, stating, "Happily retired." This isn't the first time such rumors have surfaced since Avengers: Endgame.
While Evans has returned to the Marvel universe in a smaller, comedic role as Johnny Storm in Deadpool & Wolverine, his statement clarifies his intention to remain absent from major MCU productions.
The MCU's future remains somewhat uncertain following the removal of Jonathan Majors from the franchise after his assault and harassment conviction. Majors' portrayal of Kang, intended as the next Thanos-level villain, has left a significant gap. Marvel has since announced Doctor Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr., as the new antagonist, sparking speculation about the return of other original Avengers.
While Benedict Cumberbatch confirmed Doctor Strange's absence from Avengers: Doomsday, he will feature prominently in its sequel, Avengers: Secret Wars. The Russo Brothers are directing Avengers: Doomsday, which is expected to continue the multiverse storyline, with Hayley Atwell's Agent Carter also rumored to appear.
