Summary
A newMarvel Cinematic Universetheory presents the perfect way for Chris Evans to return asCaptain AmericainAvengers: Secret Wars. Evans is one of the most popular actors in the MCU, with the star accomplishing a rare feat within the franchise. From his MCU debut in 2011’sCaptain America: The First Avengerto his latest appearance in 2019’sAvengers: Endgame,Evans managed to show up in at least one MCU project every year. Steve Rogers became one of the MCU’s most important and beloved characters, being part of some of theMCU’s best movies.
After a solidCaptain America trilogyand many other appearances, Evans decided to leave the MCU behind, andthe franchise has struggled in recent years due to the actor and Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. departingthe shared universe. With the MCU being in the middle of its Multiverse Saga, there are many ways for actors who left the franchise to return, and there have even beenconflicting reports about Evans coming back as Captain America. A new MCU theory gives the perfect explanation for how Captain America could be back inAvengers: Secret Wars.
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Captain America Theory: Steve Rogers Has Already Lived Through Secret Wars
The Theory Connects To Avengers: Endgame
On Reddit, useryoyofro25shareda theory that claims old Steve Rogers inAvengers: Endgamehad already lived through the events ofAvengers: Secret Wars. According to the MCU theory, when Captain America went back in time to return the Infinity Stones, he was recruited byLoki’s Time Variance Authority. With TVA now going after Kang the Conqueror variants and the organization recruiting Deadpool — as revealed byDeadpool & Wolverine’s trailers — it would make sense if the TVA brought in one of the MCU’s best heroes to help save the multiverse.
One of the biggest complaints about Captain America’s MCU ending was that he would just leave his friends behind and go live in the past with Peggy Carter, abandoning his superhero ways. However, by deciding to help the TVA and join the MCU’s heroes inAvengers: Secret Wars, that problem goes away. Steve Rogers would have helped save the multiverse and been there in the MCU’s time of need yet again, adding new context toAvengers: Endgame’s old Steve scene.This would allow the MCU to bring back Evans as his original, young Captain America inAvengers: Secret Wars.
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The MCU Theory Ties To A Requested Captain America Story
Fans Have Wanted A Specific Steve Rogers Project For Years
TheAvengers: Secret Warstheory would be the perfect way to not only bring back Evans as Captain America but also give MCU fans the story they have been wanting to see for years. After the release ofAvengers: Endgame, Marvel fans started to ask for a Captain America series on Disney+ to happen. With the studio being allowed to experiment with the arrival of the streaming service,there was a demand for Marvel to show Steve Rogers' journey as he returned each of the six Infinity Stones, which could have fit under the MCU’s 6-episode series model.
With the TVA recruiting Deadpool out of all people to save the multiverse, there is no reason not to believe that the organization could do the same with Evans' Captain America.Avengers: Secret Warscould then start by showing the end of Steve Rogers' journey of returning the Infinity Stones, perhaps with him putting the final one in place just before the TVA recruits him and the movie starts in earnest. Marvel would be bringing back Evans as his beloved version of Captain America rather than a new multiverse variant and pleasing fans twice with the Infinity Stones' journey.
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What Chris Evans Has Said About Returning As Captain America
The Actor Has Not Closed The Door
SinceAvengers: Endgameseemed to put an end to the actor’s time in the MCU,Evans has commented multiple times about coming back as Captain America. The consensus of his answers is that the actor does not rule out a return in the future, butEvans is currently not thinking about it and would only consider it if it was special. However, Evans has made comments that hint at a possible return in the future, such as saying, “I think there’s more Steve Rogers stories to tell, sure.” He just wants to wait for the right time.
Whilehe is protective of Captain America, and it would take quite a bit to convince him to come back as Steve Rogers, there is another Marvel hero Evans would be game to play. Before the MCU, Evans gave life to Johnny Storm, aka the Human Torch, in two Fantastic Four movies.Evans says it would be “an easier sell” to bring him back as the Human Torchthrough the multiverse. With the MCU theory presenting the perfect return forCaptain AmericainAvengers: Secret Wars, it remains to be seen if Evans and Marvel will ever team up again.
Avengers: Secret Wars
Cast
Avengers: Secret Wars is an anticipated installment in Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, serving as the finale of The Multiverse Saga. Scheduled for release in December 2027, the film’s plot remains under wraps, fueling curiosity about its role in the expansive Marvel narrative.
