Chris Evans returning to MCU with ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

Los Angeles: Hollywood star Chris Evans is all set to make a comeback to the ‘Marvel Cinematic Universe’ with ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, the highly anticipated sequel that will also feature his ‘Avengers’ co-star Robert Downey Jr as Doctor Doom.

Evans, who has famously played the role of Captain America/ Steve Rogers in several ‘Marvel’ films, will be part of the new movie. The extent and exact nature, however, of his role is unknown, according to ‘The Wrap’.

‘Captain America: The First Avenger’ (2011) marked Evans’ first appearance in the MCU, which was followed up by ‘The Avengers’ (2012), ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ (2014), ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ (2015), ‘Captain America: Civil War’ (2016) ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ (2018) and ‘Avengers: Endgame’ (2019).

The 43-year-old actor most recently appeared in ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’, in which he portrayed Human Torch/ Johnny Storm. ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ is set to be released on May 1, 2026.

Downey Jr, who played the superhero Iron Man/ Tony Stark, is returning to the MCU as the antagonist Doctor Doom.