Chris Evans’s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Avengers: Doomsday has sparked a lot of excitement and speculation about his character. Although his role hasn’t been officially confirmed, fans have come up with some theories. One of the main ideas is that Evans might play a variant of Captain America who is associated with Hydra.
This theory fits with the multiverse concept that has been featured in recent MCU films. The multiverse allows for different versions of characters, including those who may not be good. The idea of multiple timelines in the MCU supports this theory, especially with Hayley Atwell confirmed to appear in the movie. Some fans think their roles could connect to the “happy ending” timeline shown in Avengers: Endgame.
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Supporters of this theory believe that if Evans were to play a heroic Captain America again, it might take attention away from Sam Wilson, the new Captain America, who is set to play a bigger role in Captain America: Brave New World. If Evans takes on a villainous version of Steve Rogers, it could add an interesting twist, especially if he ends up teaming up with Doctor Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr. This storyline connects to a controversial comic arc in which Steve Rogers was revealed to be a secret Hydra agent, though that idea was later changed.
An online rumor from a user adds to the Hydra Captain America theory, but nothing has been confirmed by Marvel Studios. Evans has made some vague statements about returning to the MCU—while he loves his role as Captain America, he has also hinted at different sides of the character. His enthusiastic comments about his recent cameo as the Human Torch in Deadpool & Wolverine show that he’s open to exploring new roles in the MCU.
Avengers: Doomsday is set to come out in May 2026, with Avengers: Secret Wars following in May 2027. Until Marvel Studios officially announces what Chris Evans’s role is, fans will continue to speculate. The combination of his vague remarks and the multiverse possibilities leaves it open to various interpretations. The upcoming movie’s story and character dynamics will ultimately clarify his specific role. The idea of a darker Captain America teaming up with Doctor Doom presents exciting possibilities for the film.
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