Look, we’ve been through this before.A beloved Marvel star insists they’redefinitelynot coming back, fans get suspicious, and then—boom!—they pop up in a post-credits scenelike they never left. It happened withAndrew GarfieldandSpider-Man: No Way Home, and now, it’sChris Evans’ turn to act like we’re all delusional for thinking he mightsuit up as Captain Americaagain.Evans recently spoke to Esquireand outright denied reports that he’s making a grand return inAvengers: Doomsday—but let’s just say, we’re not entirely convinced.
“That’s not true, though,”Evans said when asked about the rumours.“This always happens. I mean, it happens every couple years—ever sinceEndgame. I’ve just stopped responding to it. Yeah, no—happily retired!”
Uh-huh. Sure, Chris. Even Evans’ longtime Marvel co-starAnthony Mackieseems a little confused about the situation. After all, it was Mackie’s Sam Wilson who inherited theCaptain America shieldat the end ofAvengers: Endgame, and his upcoming film,Captain America: Brave New World, will be the first to showcase him fully stepping into the role. So when Esquireasked Mackie how he felt about Evans potentially coming back, his reaction was great.
“I didn’t know!”Mackie said.“I talked to Chris a few weeks ago and it wasn’t on the table then. At least, he didn’t tell me it was on the table, because I asked him. I was like, ‘You know, they said they’re bringing everyone back for the movie. Are you coming back?’ He goes, ‘Oh, you know, I’m happily retired.’”
Yeah, Mackie. We’ve heard that one before.
Mackie then revealed that he found out about the rumor the same way the rest of us did—through the internet.“My manager showed me. He’s like, ‘Oh, so I guess Chris is coming back.’ That’s all I know. I haven’t seen a script.”
Chris Evans: Notorious Fibber
To be fair, Evans has pulled this “I’m done with Marvel” routine before—only to make a surprise appearance as Johnny Storm/Human Torch inDeadpool & Wolverinelast year. So clearly, he’s nottooretired to have a little fun. Meanwhile,Avengers: Doomsdayis bringing backRobert Downey Jr., but not as Iron Man—this time, he’s taking on the role of Doctor Doom in what will be his Marvel villain debut. With theRusso Brothersback to direct, and rumours swirling thateveryoneis coming back for this massive crossover, it’s getting harder to believe that Evans is really sitting this one out.
Avengers: Doomsdayopens in May 2026, and Chris Evans definitely isn’t in it. Stay tuned for more.
Avengers: Doomsday
