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Chris Evans makes a surprise return to the Marvel Universe.
The actor, 43, has signed up for Avengers: Doomsday according to a report published by The Hollywood Reporter on Monday, December 9.
Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for release in May 2026, but it is unclear what role Evans will play in the film.
Evans appeared as Captain America (aka Steve Rogers) in 11 Marvel Cinematic Universe titles between 2011 and 2019.
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His character, Rogers, put down his shield as the superhero in Avengers: Endgame. This storyline has fans wondering if Evans would return as Captain America/Steve Rogers, or just Steve Rogers, who no longer holds the Captain America mantle.
Evans also made a cameo as Johnny Storm/The Human Torch Deadpool and Wolverine earlier this year, leading to speculation that he could be playing this character – or someone else.
Evans appeared at Seattle’s Emerald City Comic Con in March of this year and considered the idea of playing Captain America again.
At the time, he said that a return to the MCU “doesn’t feel quite right” at the moment, but teased: “I think there are more Steve Rogers stories to be told.”
Chris Evans.
(Photo by Getty)Evans talked about how protective he is of his most famous character.
“But at the same time, I hold it very, very dear to my heart,” Evans continued. “It’s like this little shiny thing that I have that I love so much, and I don’t want to ruin it in any way. I was part of something that was so special for a special time and in a way it really turned out so well.
During the panel, Evans also revealed that 2014’s Captain America: the winter soldierthe actor’s second outing as a masked crusader was his favorite film from the MCU.
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“It’s my personal favorite Marvel movie that I’ve been a part of,” he said. “It’s not just about the film itself, but also about the experience. I was so nervous with the first film. You know what you’re getting into and that’s why you play defense and play not to lose. When Winter soldier came around, we played to win.
He also defended Marvel against criticism from people who like to focus on superhero films.
“Comic films, for whatever reason, generally don’t always get the credit that I think they deserve,” Evans said during a panel discussion. “They’re these big, gigantic movies. There are many chefs in the kitchen. But the empirical evidence is in. They’re not easy to make.’
The actor added: “If it was easier, there would be a lot more good ones.”