Chris Evans mulls return to Marvel universe in 2026
Chris Evans had announced that he was stepping away from the Marvel universe to focus on other projects. He parted ways with Captain America without much regret. Now, there are reports that he may reprise this role.
Chris Evans, known for his role as Steve Rogers in the Captain America and Avengers film series and Johnny Storm in Fantastic Four, might return to the big screen in the movie "Avengers: Doomsday" in 2026. His appearance would follow a recent cameo in "Deadpool & Wolverine," according to reports from American media.
Return from the beyond
Neither Marvel nor Disney has confirmed this information, but fans are already speculating about Evans' return. "Avengers: Doomsday" is expected to feature many familiar faces, including Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. The film will also showcase Tom Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Susan Storm/Invisible Woman, and Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/Human Torch, which excludes Evans from that role.
Although Evans is best known for his portrayal of Captain America, fans of comic book adaptations still remember his performance as Johnny Storm. He was last seen in this role in "Deadpool & Wolverine." Evans expressed his gratitude to the creators.
"Thank you to Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Shawn Levy for letting me be a part of such an incredible movie!" wrote Evans on Instagram in August. "They're three of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. Special thank you to Ryan for making it all happen. Playing Johnny again was a dream come true and he’ll always have a special place in my heart."
Evans had bid farewell to Captain America as early as 2017. "I'd be lying if I said it wouldn't be hard for me. But the passing of time and the passing of torches is part of the experience. Nothing lasts forever. There’s a beauty in that departure, even if it can be sad at times. It’s also joyful," he told journalists.
Many wondered how he would steer his career without Marvel projects. Evans commented:
"I see myself acting much, much less frequently. I know I've been saying this for years, but then another movie comes up. But the truth is I want to slow down. It's not that I don't love movies. It's really hard for me to work in this industry and also enjoy life, be present in the here and now. All these film experiences often last just as long as a blink of an eye. It's fun because you do what you love, but at the same time, it's a slippery slope. In this industry, everything happens incredibly fast, and real life just escapes us when you want to make too many films."
That's what he said, but in reality, we see at least two movies with Chris Evans every year, often in action-packed, popular films. There's the mentioned "Deadpool..." "The Red One" is in theatres (premiering on Prime Video on December 12 at around 3:00 p.m. EST), and he also added films like "The Gray Man" or "The Con" to his CV.
Let's also note that Marvel Studios has scheduled the premiere of "Captain America: Brave New World" for early 2025, while "Avengers: Doomsday" is set to hit theatres in the summer of 2026.
