Chris Evans Denies Avengers Return—But Is He Lying?

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In December, it was announced that Chris Evans will rejoin the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the 2026 film titled “Avengers: Doomsday”. Given that this film is being marketed as a grand new Marvel saga comparable to “Infinity War” and “Endgame”, having Chris Evans reprise his role as Captain America would be significant. However, Evans recently stated he won’t appear in the upcoming Avengers movie, leaving fans wondering: Is it possible that he might not be telling the truth?

In the latest cover feature of Esquire about Anthony Mackie for Captain America: Brave New World, the magazine asked Chris Evans about rumors that he would reprise his role as Captain America in Avengers: Doomsday. However, according to Evans, “That’s not true.” He further explained, “This has been happening since Endgame. It happens every couple of years. I just stopped responding to it now. Yes, no – I’m enjoying my retirement happily!

Anthony Mackie commented on Chris Evans’s potential return, saying:

I wasn’t aware of it beforehand. I spoke with Chris a few weeks ago, and at that time, it wasn’t discussed. He didn’t inform me about it when I asked him directly because I inquired if he was planning to return for the movie. He mentioned his contentment with retirement instead. I discovered this information then and there. My manager later informed me that Chris might be returning, which was unexpected news to me. I haven’t received a script since then.

It seems highly doubtful that Marvel enthusiasts would accept Chris Evans’ statement about not returning, given his past misdirection during the Spider-Man: No Way Home press tour when Andrew Garfield denied being part of the film but later appeared. Now, Evans claims he won’t be in Avengers: Doomsday, while Doctor Strange actor Benedict Cumberbatch is retracting his earlier statement about not appearing in the upcoming Avengers movie, instead hinting that he might be involved. This leaves fans puzzled about the true state of affairs within the Marvel Cinematic Universe as both actors seem to contradict previous reports.

Chris Evans’ Return to the MCU Seems All But Guaranteed

A year ago, many fans might have found it hard to believe that Chris Evans wouldn’t reappear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). However, with the final chapters of Steve Rogers and Tony Stark’s stories told so conclusively in Avengers: Endgame, such a thought seemed plausible. But then, just weeks after Robert Downey Jr.’s confirmation to rejoin the franchise as Doctor Doom, Evans himself made a surprising return to the MCU – not as Captain America this time, but as Johnny Storm/The Human Torch in Deadpool & Wolverine. Now, the notion of Evans’ return to the Marvel Universe no longer seems so unlikely.

The news about Chris Evans rejoining the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) could unintentionally diminish Anthony Mackie’s role as the new Captain America, only a month before his solo film hits theaters. By not emphasizing Evans’s return, they can keep the spotlight on the new Captain America without fans constantly wondering when Evans will be back. Meanwhile, Avengers: Doomsday is shaping up to be an epic movie with characters like Captain Marvel, Ant-Man, Black Panther, and more. It’s crucial for the film to balance these established heroes with new ones like Shang-Chi, She-Hulk, the Thunderbolts, and the Fantastic Four. If Chris Evans isn’t in Avengers: Doomsday, it might actually benefit the movie’s narrative flow.

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2025-01-30 21:02