Doomsday's return perfectly justifies why he had such a brief role in Deadpool and Wolverine

With the recent confirmation that Chris Evans will star Avengers: Judgment DayIt's no wonder why your Deadpool and Wolverine the cameo was so brief. In a report of The wrap On December 9, it was revealed that Evans will return to the MCU. He has cemented his place as a Marvel icon after playing Captain America for nearly two decades. The character was apparently retired in 2019 Avengers: Endgame when Steve Rogers chose to go back to the past and live life with Peggy Carter. The current version of the character in the MCU is an elderly Steve.

While Evans' last Captain America appearance was in 2019, the actor has made a much more recent appearance in the MCU. He made a cameo in 2005 Fantastic Four character Johnny Storm in 2024 Deadpool and Wolverine. Evans' character met the main duo in the Void, though he was quickly killed by Cassandra Nova within minutes of his initial appearance. Even so brief Deadpool and Wolverine cameo was a treat for most fans, but knowing he's destined for a Avengers: Judgment Day the return justifies the short participation even more.

Chris Evans' Avengers: Doomsday Returns Changes the Trajectory of His MCU Career Once Again

Right away, many assumed that Evans would return as Captain America once again. However, its exact role Avengers: Judgment Day It was never really confirmed. This leaves the door open to many directions Evans' MCU career could go. Just like his fellow original Avenger, Robert Downey Jr., he could be starring in a whole new role. is returning to the MCU to play the villain Doctor Doom, and Evans may also be returning in a role completely opposite to that of Steve Rogers.

It's still possible that Evans actually returns as Captain America. The Multiverse Saga lends itself to different variants making appearances, and he could be playing a version of Captain America from another timeline. This way, he can continue the character while his legacy as Steve of Earth-616 is maintained. Evans may also be appearing as the exact version of the character fans said goodbye to in End of the game, as elderly Steve may be inactive in the MCU, but he is still alive. He could return as some kind of behind-the-scenes leader, or even just a motivational figure.

Deadpool and Wolverine's Chris Evans Return Helps Set Up His Avengers: Doomsday Reappearance

Evans already stole the show with his brief Deadpool and Wolverine cameo. With how short it was, some fans might want more from it. However, it all makes sense now that he's been cast Avengers: Judgment Day. If Evans had returned in a more dramatic form with a starring role in Deadpool and Wolverinethe idea of ​​him returning to the MCU again in Judgment Day it would be much less exciting.

It remains unclear whether Evans knew about his Avengers: Judgment Day role before making his cameo in Human Torch Deadpool and Wolverinebut either way, it helps you perfectly define your next role. Seeing him in the MCU this year was a pleasant surprise that no one expected, and the short appearance left fans wanting more. Since Evans didn't overstay his welcome Deadpool and Wolverinehe could now make a big MCU return in Avengers: Judgment Dayhopefully in a role that will make his Marvel legacy even more exciting.

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