Chris Evans Makes Sad Admission About Not Returning
Chris Evans is officially sitting out Avengers: Doomsday, and he's not hiding how he feels about it. The longtime face of Captain America opened up in a new interview, admitting there's some heartbreak behind not returning to the franchise that defined a decade of his career.
'It's sad to be away,' Evans told ScreenRant during press for his new film Materialists. 'It's sad to not be back with the band, but I'm sure they're doing something incredible. And I'm sure it's going to be that much harder when it comes out and you feel like you weren't invited to the party.'
Evans' absence is even more notable considering Doomsday reunites some major MCU icons. Robert Downey Jr. is set to return, not as Iron Man but as the villainous Doctor Doom. The Russo Brothers, who directed Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Civil War, and the final two Avengers films, are also back. That creative dream team has many fans wondering: Why isn't Evans on the call sheet?
Despite online speculation and rumors that he'd appear alongside Hayley Atwell's Peggy Carter, Evans seems to be putting those hopes to rest. He says he still speaks regularly with the Russos and Downey, but not as collaborators this time around—just old friends.
For an actor who helped build the MCU's foundation, being left out of its next chapter comes with a bit of emotional whiplash. Evans has made it clear in past interviews that he felt his arc as Steve Rogers had reached a natural conclusion in Avengers: Endgame, but his surprise cameo as Johnny Storm in Deadpool & Wolverine reignited buzz about a possible return.
That makes this confirmed absence sting even more.
Still, he's not bitter—just nostalgic. 'I talk to them all the time,' he said. 'It's where Pedro [Pascal] is right now,' hinting at how interconnected his life still is with the Marvel world, even if he's not suiting up.
Whether this is the end of Evans' Marvel story or just a pause, one thing's clear: He may be out of the frame, but he's not out of the family.Chris Evans Makes Sad Admission About Not Returning first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 9, 2025
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