Marvel Studios has officially confirmed that Chris Evans will return as Steve Rogers in the highly anticipated ‘Avengers: Doomsday’.
‘AVENGERS DOOMSDAY’ (2026)
The Marvel Cinematic Universe just delivered its biggest bombshell since the announcement of Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. Marvel Studios officially released the first teaser for Avengers: Doomsday, confirming that Chris Evans is officially back in the fold. While Evans recently appeared as the Human Torch in Deadpool & Wolverine, this return is the one fans have truly been waiting for: a homecoming for the original Sentinel of Liberty. Directed by the Russo Brothers, the film is shaping up to be a multiversal event of unprecedented scale, reuniting the architects of the Infinity Saga for a battle that promises to redefine the MCU’s future.
A Domestic Life Interrupted
Chris Evans in ‘AVENGERS DOOMSDAY’
The teaser, which first debuted in theaters alongside Avatar: Fire and Ash last week before its official online release today, offers a poignant look at Steve Rogers. We see Rogers arriving at a serene farmhouse on a motorcycle, a wedding ring visible on his finger.
The most heart-wrenching moment comes when he packs away his iconic Captain America uniform into a chest—an act of retirement that is immediately contrasted by a new responsibility. The clip ends with Steve cradling a newborn baby, a stunning reveal that confirms he and Peggy Carter built a family during his time in the past. The footage concludes with the chillingly exciting text: “Steve Rogers will return in Avengers: Doomsday.”
The Road to ‘Doomsday’
Avengers: Doomsday is set to be the 39th film in the MCU and a cornerstone of Phase Six. Following the departure of Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror, the franchise has pivoted to a massive showdown against Robert Downey Jr.’s Victor von Doom.
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The film features a gargantuan ensemble cast, including:
- The Fantastic Four: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
- The New Avengers: Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson’s Captain America, Tom Holland’s Spider-Man, and Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova.
- The Legends: Chris Hemsworth as Thor and Tom Hiddleston as Loki.
- X-Men Crossovers: Rumored and confirmed appearances from legacy actors like Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen.
Release Date and Production
Mark your calendars: Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled to hit theaters worldwide on December 18, 2026.
