Chris Evans’s portrayal of Captain America is beloved among MCU fans, second only to Robert Downey Jr.’s role as Iron Man. The actor made his MCU debut in Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) and made his final appearance in Avengers: Endgame (2019).

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His last scene as Steve Rogers was an emotional send-off, with his character passing on the mantle of Captain America to his successor, Sam Wilson.

Will Steve Rogers Return?

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While Chris Evans has stated that he is done with his role in the MCU, fans have speculated that Steve Rogers could return, at least for a cameo in Avengers: Doomsday. The film marks the return of Robert Downey Jr. to the MCU, not as Iron Man but as the villain Doctor Doom.

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While fans can only speculate about Steve Rogers’s return, Evans revealed in a 2023 interview with GQ that he has two strict conditions for reprising the role saying:

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“I’ll never say never, just because it was such a wonderful experience. But I’m also very precious with it. It’s something that I am very proud of. And like I said, sometimes I can’t believe it even happened. And I wouldn’t want the black eye if it felt like a cash grab or if it didn’t live up to expectations or if it just felt like it wasn’t connected to that original thing.” 

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Brave New World – The Next Chapter

Meanwhile, Steve Rogers’s successor, Sam Wilson, will be making his big-screen debut as Captain America in the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World.

The film, directed by Julius Onah, features an ensemble cast including Anthony Mackie, Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Carl Lumbly, and Harrison Ford.

Captain America: Brave New World is set to be released worldwide on 14 February 2025.

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