Chris Evans Breaks Silence on Steve Rogers' Return in 'Avengers: Doomsday'

The actor finally addresses his surprise comeback as Captain America in the upcoming Marvel blockbuster.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 1:06am

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At CinemaCon 2026, Chris Evans spoke publicly for the first time about his return as Steve Rogers/Captain America in the highly anticipated Marvel film 'Avengers: Doomsday'. The actor, who previously denied any involvement, revealed there is a 'very real reason' the heroes need Steve Rogers back. Evans also commented on his co-star Robert Downey Jr. playing the villain Doctor Doom, joking 'I don't like him'.

Why it matters

Evans' return as Captain America is a major surprise for Marvel fans, as the character seemingly had a definitive ending in 'Avengers: Endgame'. His involvement in 'Doomsday' raises questions about the film's plot and how Steve Rogers factors into the larger Multiverse Saga.

The details

Reports of Evans' return first surfaced in late 2024, but the actor continued to deny his involvement up until the CinemaCon event. In the 'Doomsday' trailer shown, Steve Rogers is reunited with Thor. The film will also feature crossovers with the Fantastic Four and X-Men franchises.

  • In December 2025, the first 'Avengers: Doomsday' teaser revealed Steve Rogers would be back.
  • In January 2025, Evans denied having any involvement with the film.
  • On April 17, 2026, Evans spoke about his return at the CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas.

The players

Chris Evans

The actor who portrayed Captain America/Steve Rogers in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Robert Downey Jr.

The actor who portrayed Iron Man/Tony Stark and is now playing the villain Doctor Doom in 'Avengers: Doomsday'.

Kevin Feige

The president of Marvel Studios, who presented the 'Avengers: Doomsday' footage at CinemaCon.

Anthony Russo

One of the directors of 'Avengers: Doomsday'.

Joe Russo

One of the directors of 'Avengers: Doomsday'.

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What they’re saying

“I said I would only come back if there was a real reason, and in Doomsday, there's a very real reason why these heroes need Steve Rogers.”

— Chris Evans

“I don't like him.”

— Chris Evans

What’s next

It's unclear if Evans will have any involvement in the upcoming 'Avengers: Secret Wars', the final film in Phase 6 and The Multiverse Saga, as production is set to begin this summer.

The takeaway

Chris Evans' surprise return as Captain America in 'Avengers: Doomsday' has generated significant excitement and speculation among Marvel fans, who are eager to see how the character's story continues in the next phase of the MCU.