Chris Evans' Role in Avengers: Doomsday Clarified by Anthony Mackie
After the trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel fans are curious about Chris Evans' role in the upcoming event. Anthony Mackie clarifies that Steve Rogers will not return as Captain America.
Following the release of the trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are buzzing with speculation regarding Chris Evans' role in this upcoming blockbuster. The footage hints at the return of Steve Rogers alongside the Avengers, but the critical question remains: will he reprise his role as Captain America?
To shed light on this matter, Anthony Mackie, who currently portrays Sam Wilson/Captain America, addressed the queries about Evans' return in a recent interview. His comments provide clear insight into the direction Marvel Studios is taking with the character.
Anthony Mackie Confirms Steve Rogers Will Not Return as Captain America
In an interview with Variety, Mackie responded to questions about Chris Evans' involvement in Avengers: Doomsday, dismissing the notion that Steve Rogers will don the Captain America mantle once again.
He stated:
“No. Steve Rogers, nei fumetti… esistono i fumetti. Se dici di essere un nerd, leggi i fumetti. Steve Rogers diventa Nomad.”
Mackie's remarks confirm that Evans’ character will take a different path than before. After passing the shield to Sam Wilson in Avengers: Endgame, it appears that Steve Rogers will not return to the role of Captain America, at least according to the actor's insights.
The Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Hints at Chris Evans' Return, but His Future Extends Beyond This Film
The recent trailer for Avengers: Doomsday has indeed confirmed Chris Evans' return to the MCU, showcasing a scene where he reunites with Thor, portrayed by Chris Hemsworth. However, Doomsday will not mark Evans' final appearance.
The actor himself has indicated that he will also be involved in Avengers: Secret Wars, set for release in 2027, although Marvel Studios remains tight-lipped about the specifics of his role in the culmination of the Multiverse Saga.
During CinemaCon 2026, Evans explained that he agreed to return only because there was “a real reason” to bring Steve Rogers back into the narrative, hinting that the character will play a pivotal role in the conflict against Doctor Doom, portrayed by Robert Downey Jr.
Steve Rogers' Return Might Draw Inspiration from Nomad, Opening a New Chapter in the MCU
In Marvel comics, Nomad represents one of the most significant evolutions of Steve Rogers. After losing faith in American institutions, Rogers chooses to abandon the Captain America identity to continue fighting for his ideals under the name Nomad.
Mackie's statements suggest that Marvel Studios may be looking to explore this particular phase of the character's comic book history. If this is the case, Steve Rogers could return to the MCU with a new identity, while allowing Sam Wilson to remain the sole official Captain America of the cinematic universe.
Naturally, it remains to be seen how this transformation will be depicted in Avengers: Doomsday. With the Multiverse, the TVA, and the events of Secret Wars on the horizon, Marvel Studios has numerous narrative tools at its disposal to reinvent the character without disregarding the journey taken in Endgame.
