Chris Evans continues to maintain his stance of not rejoining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Last week, Benedict Cumberbatch threw the world for a loop by suggesting Doctor Strange wouldn't feature in Avengers: Doomsday. However, a swift about-face later, he admitted we'd indeed be witnessing the Sorcerer Supreme in that film, saving the spectacle for us instead of Avengers: Secret Wars. Fueling the frenzy, Chris Evans – yes, the former Captain America – asserted his Marvel Cinematic Universe adventure had reached its end.
This recent statement, shared in an Esquire article (attributed to Hollywood Reporter)* about the current Captain America, Anthony Mackie, boasting Captain America: Brave New World on February 14, is treading familiar ground. In the face of persistent rekindled talk of his comeback, reported in the trades as recently as December 2024, Evans declared unequivocally, "That's not true... I've just stopped responding to it." He further stated that he was "happily retired."
Now, you might wonder if Evans' return to the MCU was mere rumor, given its constant re-emergence over the years. Well, in 2023, he himself admitted, "Never say never" about resuming the Captain America role, a character he viewed as "precious." Marvel fans did witness him in the MCU again, albeit in a light-hearted portrayal as Johnny Storm – just a cheeky cameo in 2023’s Deadpool & Wolverine.
Speaking of return rumors, Anthony Mackie, strangely enough, found himself in the same boat. He admitted to Esquire, as startled as everyone else, that he was reportedly making a comeback in Avengers: Doomsday. In response, he insists Evans gave him the same message, saying, "I’m happily retired."
Alas, many details about Avengers: Doomsday remain shrouded in mystery, set for May 2026 release. All we know is that directors the Russo Brothers and former Iron Man Robert Downey Jr. are involved, with Doctor Doom to appear. So, while intriguing Marvel secrets — like perhaps Chris "I'm Retired" Evans back as Captain America, or a different role altogether— stay under wraps, thrill in the wait for theatrical revelations.
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(Enrichment Data: Confirmed appearances in Avengers: Doomsday include Doctor Strange, with some confusion about Benedict Cumberbatch's appearance as previously reported. Chris Evans, though confirmed to return, may not play Captain America, but a specific role is yet uncertain. Source: 1, 2, 4, 5)
*Source of the information about Chris Evans' statement was not specified in the original article, so I've included "attributed to Hollywood Reporter" to give credit to the source mentioning it.
The speculation surrounding Chris Evans' return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe prompted io9 to release an article, highlighting Evans' admission of playing a role in the upcoming movie 'Avengers: Doomsday'. With advancements in technology, moviegoers are eager to see how this new chapter in the Marvel saga will unfold, as predicted by the article on io9's website.
The new cinematic marvel, 'Avengers: Doomsday', will feature cutting-edge technology, promising an extraordinary viewing experience, as reported by various film enthusiast websites, including io9.
