The ending of Avengers: Endgame marked the culmination of more than a decade of story building and left fans speculating about Chris Evans’ future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Fast forward to the 2024 movie schedule, and it looks like the actor’s relationship with Marvel isn’t over yet. After the actor made a surprise appearance as Johnny Storm (Human Torch) in Deadpool and Wolverine, a new rumor suggests that Evans will also return in the upcoming Marvel movie Avengers: Doomsday. , this time he may end up playing multiple characters throughout the series. Multiverse — and I’m beyond the hype.
Details about the upcoming Avengers 5 are still sparse, but a new scoop from Cosmic Circus, which hosted a Q&A with insider Alex Perez, features a number of familiar faces, including Chris Evans himself. This suggests the possibility of being seen doing so. For Evans, this rumor suggests he could be reprising his iconic role as Steve Rogers as well as multiple characters in the multiverse.
Yes, that’s right. We fans may end up getting to know multiple versions of his character in Marvel films, such as Johnny Storm in Fox’s Fantastic Four, and perhaps even more well-known characters we haven’t met yet. You may find out about another version that doesn’t.
before rolling your eyes and shouting “Fanservice!” See how Marvel has been handling multi-world storytelling on screen lately. From Spider-Man: No Way Home to the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine, it’s clear that the studio isn’t just stuffing its movies with legacy characters to get cheap applause. These appearances have emotional weight and are built to serve a larger story. If House of Ideas continues this trend, the former Cap actor’s return as multiple characters could be more than just an eye-opener for fans, and could set the framework for future Marvel films in surprising ways. There is a possibility of reconstructing it in some way.
The Doomsday title has already generated excitement among Marvel fans about its high-stakes stakes, with Perez saying the film will dive deep into the chaos of the multiverse. Heroes and villains alike from countless universes will clash as an invasion threatens to destroy reality (a plot heavily teased in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness). It turns out. And here’s the kicker. That means some of the returning characters aren’t who we remember.
Perez hints that variants will play a big role in Doomsday, meaning not all familiar faces are friends. Imagine Evans emerging from another world as Steve Rogers. This version is not the only one to have a shield as Cap, but as Captain Hydra, a villain aligned with Hydra. Meanwhile, there are rumors that Evans could return to his fiery form as Johnny Storm. I don’t know about you, but the idea of seeing Evans banter with himself as two vastly different Marvel characters makes me absolutely giddy.
Evans isn’t the only name emerging as representative of the madness of Doomsday’s multiverse. Rumors of Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark returning have been swirling for months, and Perez claims RDJ’s return could have similar multiverse-driven stakes. Pairing these two Marvel giants with other potentially returning faces like Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine and Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man, it’s a big deal in terms of emotional payoff and pure spectacle. The result is a cinematic event that could rival Avengers: Endgame.
One of the concerns emerging among MCU fans is that the return of these legacies will overshadow the heroes of Phases 4 and 5. Perez assured fans that characters like Shang-Chi, Kate Bishop, and America Chavez will play important roles in Avengers: Doomsday. If Marvel has proven anything, it’s that they can balance the screen time of large casts, as we saw with Infinity War and Endgame.
Nothing has been confirmed yet, but the idea of Chris Evans (and possibly other Avengers) playing multiple roles is an intriguing prospect. Marvel’s Multiverse saga is shaping up to be a bold, character-filled journey, and Doomsday could be its magnum opus. If these rumors are true, seeing Evans face off against, or even alongside, other Marvel personas could blow the doors off theaters.
Until Marvel makes an official announcement, take this with a grain of salt. But if even half of these rumors come true, we can’t help but be excited to see what’s next for the MCU.
While you wait for more Avengers news, check out our 2025 movie schedule to see what upcoming superhero movies are coming to theaters near you. With a Disney+ subscription, you can also stream Chris Evans’ Deadpool and Wolverine cameos.
