With the recent confirmation that Chris Evans will be starring inAvengers: Doomsday, it’s no wonder why hisDeadpool & Wolverinecameo was so brief. In a report fromThe Wrapon December 9, it was revealed that Evans will be making his return to the MCU. He cemented his place as a Marvel icon afterplaying Captain America for almost two decades. The character was seemingly retired in 2019’sAvengers: Endgamewhen Steve Rogers chose to return to the past and live out life with Peggy Carter.The current version of the character in the MCU is an elderly Steve.
Although the last appearance of Evans’ Captain America was in 2019, the actor has made a much more recent appearance in the MCU.He made a cameo as his 2005Fantastic Fourcharacter Johnny Stormin 2024’sDeadpool & Wolverine. Evans’ character met the leading duo in the Void, though he was quickly killed off by Cassandra Nova just mere minutes after his initial appearance. Even sucha briefDeadpool & Wolverinecameowas a treat for most fans, but knowing he’s destined for anAvengers: Doomsdayreturn justifies the short cameo even more.
Chris Evans' Avengers: Doomsday Return Changes The Trajectory Of His MCU Career Once More
Off the bat, many assumed that Evans would be returning as Captain America once again. However, his exact role inAvengers: Doomsdaywas never actually confirmed. This leaves the door open for many directions that Evans’ MCU career could go in. Just like his fellow original Avenger Robert Downey Jr.,he could be starring in a new role entirely. Downey Jr. is returning to the MCU to play the villain Doctor Doom, and Evans could also be returning in a role that’s the complete opposite of Steve Rogers.
10 Marvel Characters Chris Evans Could Play In Avengers: Doomsday
Chris Evans is officially returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, joining RDJ in Avengers: Doomsday. But which character will he be playing?
It is still possible that Evans actually returns as Captain America. The Multiverse Saga lends itself to different variants making appearances, andhe could be playing a version of Captain America from another timeline. That way, he can continue with the character while his legacy as Earth-616’s Steve is maintained. Evans could also be appearing as the exact version of the character that fans said goodbye to inEndgame,as the elderly Steve may be inactive in the MCU, but he’s still alive. He could return as a behind-the-scenes leader of some sort, or even just as a motivational figure.
Deadpool & Wolverine’s Chris Evans Return Helps Set Up His Avengers: Doomsday Reappearance
Evans already stole the show withhis briefDeadpool & Wolverinecameo. With how short it was, some fans may have wanted more from it. However, it all makes sense now that he’s been cast inAvengers: Doomsday. If Evans had returned in a more dramatic fashion with a main role inDeadpool & Wolverine, the idea of him returning to the MCU again inDoomsdaywould be much less exciting.
It’s still unclear whether Evans knew about hisAvengers: Doomsdayrole before making his Human Torch cameo inDeadpool & Wolverine, but either way, it helps to set up his upcoming role perfectly. Seeing him in the MCU this year was a pleasant surprise that no one expected, andthe short cameo left fans wanting more. Since Evans didn’t overstay his welcome inDeadpool & Wolverine, he can now make a grand MCU return inAvengers: Doomsday, hopefully in a role that will make his Marvel legacy even more exciting.
