10 Ways The MCU Hinted At Chris Evans' Shocking MCU Return For Avengers: Doomsday

Chris Evans is now back in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the fan-favorite actor's return was foreshadowed by many exciting teases that showcase the potential of his cast. Avengers: Judgment Day he has. There's no denying it Evans and Robert Downey Jr. are the faces of the MCU. The actors led Marvel Studios' Avengers films to immense success, starring in some of the MCU's best films. Now, the two are back in the franchise.

Evans initially returned in Deadpool and Wolverineplaying a version of Johnny Storm from the Fantastic Four, returning to his first Marvel role. After that, Chris Evans joined Avengers: Judgment DayIt's cast. So far, the actor's role is still a secret. However, previous teases show that no matter who he plays, Evans' role in the story of Avengers: Judgment Day is bound to be brimming with potential, and the signs of its return have been there for some time.

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The original Steve Rogers is not dead

The MCU's first Captain America could return

The first way the MCU set up Evans' return to the franchise occurred in the actor's final appearance as Steve Rogers. Chris Evans' Captain America got his happy ending in Avengers: Endgame. Cap stayed in the past to live with Peggy Carter. Although the MCU movie killed off important characters, including original Avengers members Black Widow and Iron Man, Captain America is still alive in the MCU.

The only real change to the paper is that Steve Rogers is now an old man. Later MCU releases such as Spider-Man: Far From Home and She-Hulk: Lawyermentioned where Steve is. In the universe, the population believes that Captain America died during the events of Avengers: Endgame or that Steve Rogers left Earth to move to the moon. Simply by being alive, Evans' Captain America could return in Avengers: Judgment Day.

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Kevin Feige explained what it would take for Chris Evans to return to the MCU

Chris Evans was part of the MCU's only 2024 film, Deadpool and Wolverine. The film brought back Hugh Jackman as Wolverine for the first time since 2017 Loganwhich was originally supposed to serve as his final turn as an X-Men character. Deadpool and Wolverine raised more than US$1.3 billion worldwidemaking it the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time. It's safe to say that Jackman's return to Wolverine was a huge success.

During the press tour for the R-rated film, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige was asked about the possibility of Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. following in Jackman's footsteps and playing Captain America and Iron Man again. Talking to Discussing FilmFeige said it would be a difficult task to bring them back, but like Wolverine, it could be done.”if great care is taken.” With RDJ playing Doctor Doom and Evans cast Avengers: Judgment Dayperhaps their original MCU heroes will appear as well. Check out the full quote below:

“That's the key, right? How do you do it in a way that maintains what's come before, and in a great way? And we've spent, you know, the last two years figuring that out for Wolverine. So what's for come? We'll see. We're proud to have discovered Hugh's appearance and starring role. [Deadpool & Wolverine] It's a great sign that it can be done – if great care is taken.”

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Avengers: Endgame showed how Steve Rogers could age

Captain America's MCU Return Has Already Been Set Up

Chris Evans' Final Captain America Appearance Explained How He Could Return Avengers: Judgment Day like his original version of Steve Rogers. In Avengers: EndgameBefore Tony Stark arrives and masters time travel, the other Avengers try to find a solution on their own. They end up managing to make time pass through Ant-Man's body, which results in a hilarious sequence where Scott Lang becomes an old man, a baby, and more.

Although this was part of a failed time travel test, the technology could be used to bring Steve Rogers back to his prime. Captain America could age just like Scott Langgoing from an elderly man to a combat-ready hero in Avengers: Judgment Day. Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner is still in the MCU, so he could repeat the process that aged Ant-Man.

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Deadpool and Wolverine Teased Captain America's Return with a Twist

Chris Evans' first MCU return before Avengers: Doomsday

Deadpool and Wolverine had the most concrete tease of Captain America's return in the MCU so far. The reason for this is that Chris Evans actually returned to the MCU for the film, and the Deadpool movie knew how to include Captain America's perfect moment. Evans appeared wearing clothing that indicated he was the MCU's Captain America or a variant thereof. However, after taking off the cloak, it was revealed that he was the Human Torch.

The moment perfectly matched his brand of humor. Deadpool and Wolverine. Allowed Marvel to bring Evans back sooner than many expected to the MCU, while also dealing with the multiverse in a fun way. The tease of Captain America's return has left many wanting Evans to actually appear as the character, and now it could serve as a foreshadowing of his Avengers: Judgment Day paper.

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Chris Evans said he would only return as Captain America if it felt right

Avengers: Doomsday becomes more interesting if Evans plays Steve Rogers

Since leaving the MCU after 2019 Avengers: EndgameChris Evans has been constantly asked in interviews about returning as Captain America in the future. The actor's responses have varied over the years, although Evans has often stated that his time as Steve Rogers was precious, with the actor thinking his MCU arc ended perfectly.

However, in April 2023, at C2E2 in Chicago, Evans revealed that there was “more Steve Rogers stories to tell“, although he didn't know if he would return. Later, talking to HQ In September, Evans said he wouldn't want to return to the MCU.”if it looked like money.” If Evans is back Avengers: Judgment Day like Captain America, this would mean that Marvel Studios came up with an excellent story that convinced the actor, which would be exciting.

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Robert Downey Jr.'s Doomsday Avengers Casting Made Chris Evans More Likely

The main stars of the MCU are back together

At San Diego Comic-Con 2024, Marvel Studios managed to shock the world by revealing that Robert Downey Jr. was not only returning to the MCU, but would also be playing Doctor Doom, not Iron Man. The character assumes the main villain of the Multiverse Sagaa role vacated after Marvel fired Kang the Conqueror actor Jonathan Majors. Ever since Downey's return was announced, Chris Evans was expected to do the same.

Actors are the MCU's biggest stars, and with the Multiverse Saga facing many problems, it made sense for Marvel to turn to those who made the MCU the success it is. With the multiverse, the return of Evans, Scarlett Johansson and other actors became even more possible. RDJ was the one who convinced Evans to play Captain America in the first placethen he could have easily brought Evans back to the MCU.

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The directors of the next two Avengers films have a close bond with Chris Evans

The Russo Brothers Directed Some of the MCU's Best Films

Just as Robert Downey Jr.'s casting could have been one of the factors that led to Chris Evans returning to the MCU, another behind-the-scenes Avengers movie change also suggested that Evans' return was likely. The change in question was the decision to bring back Avengers: Infinity War and End of the game directorsthe Russo brothers, to command both Avengers: Judgment Day and Secret Wars. Initially, the duo had also left the MCU with Avengers: Endgame.

After the problems of the MCU and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton left the next Avengers film, the Russo brothers were brought in. The pair share a long history with Chris Evans. The actor starred in two Captain America films and two Avengers films directed by the Russosbeyond the non-MCU film The Gray Man. As soon as they were announced, the return of Evans' Avengers became more likely.

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The Multiverse saga brought back great Marvel stars

More are yet to come before the end of the saga

Throughout the Multiverse Saga, Marvel Studios has made it clear that fans should expect to see many familiar faces returning as their Marvel heroes and villains in the years to come. The MCU did this in a big way with the characters that came from Fox. Several Fox X-Men actors returned as multiverse variants of your characters. The list includes names like Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Kelsey Grammer and more.

On the MCU side of things, The Incredible Hulk stars finally return to their roles next year in Captain America: Brave New Worldwhile Robert Downey Jr. is back as Doctor Doom, and others return, as Ghost in Rays*add to the count. Therefore many previous Marvel stars returning for the Multiverse Sagait wouldn't make sense if Chris Evans didn't return.

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Chris Evans Should Star in a Standalone MCU Film After Avengers: Endgame

The actor was reported to be in talks for a comeback years ago

In 2021, Deadline reported that Chris Evans was in talks with Marvel to play Captain America again in an MCU film, with the possibility of appearing in a second film. At the moment, Evans debunked the report. However, it turns out the news was accurate, serving as the first concrete tease of the now-confirmed return of Chris Evans' Avengers. The information was revealed after Evans joined Avengers: Judgment Day.

According to Deadlinethe 2021 negotiations focused on Evans and Peggy Carter Actress Hayley Atwell Returning to Star in Standalone MCU Film. Perhaps this could have been the story focused on Captain America returning the Infinity Stones that fans have wanted for so long. However, it was not possible to define a story for the film, which did not work out. Evans' return to the MCU has felt like it's been years in the making.

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The Return of Hayley Atwell's Peggy Carter Makes Steve Rogers Necessary

The cast of Avengers: Doomsday continues to grow

Finally, Hayley Atwell Avengers: Judgment Day the casting is the biggest tease that Chris Evans' secret role in the film will be that of his original version of Steve Rogers. The report that confirmed Atwell's casting said that the actress is back in the MCU as Agent Carter. This is interesting, as Atwell has become an MCU staple in recent years for his multiverse character Captain Carter, appearing in both live-action and animated projects.

If Atwell is back as the engine-less Peggy Carter, then Chris Evans will likely play Steve Rogers alongside her. Despite coming after Evans had already been announced to join Avengers: Judgment DayAtwell's casting as Peggy Carter in the MCU film is the biggest indicator that Chris Evans could be back as his original version of Captain America in Avengers: Judgment Daysince Steve hooked up with Peggy in Avengers: Endgame.

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