Chris Evans Says He Isn't Returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for Another Avengers

Chris Evans Denies Return to Marvel Cinematic Universe Despite Rumors

Despite reports suggesting his return, 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 later confirmed that Evans himself denied this, stating he is "happily retired" from the MCU. Evans echoed this sentiment in his own interview with Esquire, reiterating his retirement and the recurring nature of these rumors since Avengers: Endgame.

While Evans has returned to the Marvel universe in a smaller, comedic role as Johnny Storm in Deadpool & Wolverine, his return as Captain America remains firmly off the table.

The MCU's future is currently uncertain following the removal of Jonathan Majors from the franchise due to assault and harassment charges. Majors was set to play Kang, the intended successor to Thanos as the main antagonist, but his departure has reportedly thrown Marvel's plans into disarray.

Doctor Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr., has been announced as the new primary villain. This announcement fueled speculation about the return of other original Avengers, but no other official confirmations have been made.

Benedict Cumberbatch, who portrays Doctor Strange, confirmed his absence from Avengers: Doomsday but indicated a "central role" 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.