For many, the first ranks of the Avengers stars around Captain America actor Chris Evans is still one of the largest MCU heroes. The enthusiasm was accordingly great when reports on Evans’ return to Avengers 5: Doomsday appeared in December 2024. However, the actor now gives the Marvel dream a cancellation: He stays in superhero pension.
Chris Evans denies return to Avengers 5 and ensures Marvel confusion
As an Esquire article reveals, Evans probably does not intend to return to Avengers 5. “That’s not true“, he denies the reports about another MCU appearance.”Something like that happens all a few years. Since the end game, and I don’t react to it anymore. No, I’m retired.”
Also Anthony Mackie, Evans’ successor in the role of Captain America, confirms his point of view. According to the same Esquire interview, he asked his colleague about his return and received the same answer. Evans is retired and happy with it.
Does Chris Evans say the truth?
It remains unclear whether the Captain America Star is returning to Avengers 5 and what his appearance could look like. On the one hand, his attitude sounds like a strong Dementi. On the other hand, it is normal for Marvel actors to be committed to confidentiality from surprise appearances in advance and therefore vehemently and repeatedly deny their casting.
The truth will probably only experience fans within the next year and a half, but at the latest to Avengers 5 cinema release on April 29, 2026. At least Robert Downey Jrs. MCU return is certain. However, the Tony Stark actor returns as a fiesling Doctor Doom. Mackies Captain America could use help. For example from his predecessor.