Chris Evans is set to return as Steve Rogers in Avengers Doomsday, surprising fans after years of denying a comeback. A teaser reveals Captain America living a quiet life and raising a child. The film brings back major Marvel stars, introduces X-Men characters, and is scheduled for release in December 2026.
Evans returns to Avengers
Chris Evans is officially returning as Captain America in Avengers Doomsday. The news comes after years of the actor saying he would not play the role again. Evans last appeared as Steve Rogers in Avengers Endgame in 2019, where the character’s story appeared to end. Evans had earlier said he wanted to step away from the role at the right time. In past interviews, he stated that he was “happily retired” from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As recently as early 2025, he denied reports of a return. This made the announcement in the new teaser unexpected for fans.
Teaser
The first teaser for Avengers Doomsday has not been released online but has been shown before select movie screenings. According to reports, the teaser shows Steve Rogers riding a motorcycle to a farmhouse. He is later seen holding a baby. Text on screen confirms that Steve Rogers will return in Avengers Doomsday. The scene suggests that the former Captain America is now living a quiet life and has become a father. Marvel has not yet shared details on how this fits into the film’s timeline. The ending of Avengers Endgame showed Steve Rogers as an older man who passed his shield to Sam Wilson, played by Anthony Mackie. That moment marked Sam as the new Captain America. It remains unclear how Rogers’ return will connect to that ending or whether time travel will again play a role.
Cast details
Avengers Doomsday will feature several returning Marvel stars. These include Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Sebastian Stan, Paul Rudd, Letitia Wright, Florence Pugh, Pedro Pascal, and Wyatt Russell. Robert Downey Jr. will also appear in the film, but not as Iron Man. Instead, he will play Doctor Doom. This casting choice has drawn mixed reactions from fans, especially since Tony Stark died in Avengers Endgame. The film will also include actors from the X-Men series. Confirmed names include Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, James Marsden, Rebecca Romijn, Kelsey Grammer, Alan Cumming, and Channing Tatum.
Release date
Avengers Doomsday is scheduled to release in theaters on December 18, 2026. Marvel has described the film as a major event that will shape the future of the franchise. With Chris Evans returning in a new role for Steve Rogers, the film is expected to draw strong audience interest.
