Summary
Chris EvansandRobert Downey Jr.’s chances of playing Captain America and Iron Man again receive a new update. TheMarvel Cinematic Universehad its biggest success, including most ofMarvel’s best movies, during the Infinity Saga. A large part of that was due to the role Evans' Captain America and Downey’s Iron Man played in the franchise. While the two bowed out of the MCU in 2019’sAvengers: Endgame, there is a chance both actors could return to reprise their roles innew MCU projects.
Speaking toDiscussingFilm,Kevin Feige comments on whether Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. could come back to the MCU.
According to Marvel Studios' President, Hugh Jackman’s return as Wolverine after seemingly wrapping up his time in the role inLoganshows that Evans and Downey could come back.Evans has commented on coming back to the MCUmultiple times, withDowney recently saying he is open to returning as Iron Man. According to Feige, it can happen as long as “great care is taken.” Check out the full quote below:
“That’s the key, right? How do you do it in a way that maintains what has come before, and in a great way? And we’ve been spending, you know, the last two-plus years figuring that out for Wolverine. So, what’s to come? We’ll see. We’re just proud that we, I think, have figured it out for Wolverine. I think Hugh’s appearance and starring role in [Deadpool & Wolverine] is a great sign that it can be done — if great care is taken.”
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How Captain America & Iron Man Could Return To The MCU
The Multiverse And Other Options Could Explain Their Return
Evans' return as Captain America could come in a few different ways. The character’s fate in the MCU is unknown, with some characters believing Steve Rogers is dead and others thinking he is living on the moon. There is a great chance that Captain America is still alive in the MCU, only old. Marvel Comics used a sentient Cosmic Cube persona to make Captain America young again. The MCU could go for a more conventional way, asAvengers: Endgameestablished that time could flow through a character’s body, making them young or old, when the Avengers tested time travel.
As for Iron Man, RDJ’s MCU return gets a little more complicated. While Evans' Steve Rogers is still alive, Iron Man died inAvengers: Endgame. As such, Marvel could have the Avengers somehow resurrect Tony Stark to help save the multiverse. However, there are options that allow Marvel not to mess with Iron Man’s MCU arc. Tony Stark could be plucked from earlier in the MCU, before he died, to help the Avengers. Downey could also return as an Iron Man variant from the multiverse to help save the day.
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WithAvengers 5andAvengers: Secret Warsset to use the multiverse, Evans and Downey Jr. could return in either movie, though the latter seems more likely. The MCU could also bring back both stars with a twist. An interesting way to see the actors return would be to have them play villains. Evans could play the Hydra version of Captain America from the comics, whileDowney’s rumored Doctor Doom rolecould be how he returns, both being multiverse variants. With San Diego Comic-Con around the corner, maybeChris EvansandRobert Downey Jr.’s MCU returns could be announced.
Avengers: Secret Wars
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Avengers: Secret Wars is an anticipated installment in Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, serving as the finale of The Multiverse Saga. Scheduled for release in December 2027, the film’s plot remains under wraps, fueling curiosity about its role in the expansive Marvel narrative.
