Chris Evans Confirms Return as Steve Rogers in Secret Wars

Actor Chris Evans has confirmed he will reprise his role as Steve Rogers in the upcoming Marvel Studios film "Avengers: Secret Wars," extending his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe beyond this year's "Avengers: Doomsday." The actor revealed the news in a video message for a fan, stating he begins work on the next film in a couple of months.

Evans said in the message, "I can tell you that...I start work on the next one in a couple of months, I can tell you that." While he did not specify plot details, his statement confirms involvement in "Secret Wars," which is scheduled to begin filming in mid-2026. The actor had previously explained his decision to return for "Doomsday" at a CinemaCon presentation earlier this year, saying, "I said I would only come back if there was a real reason, and in 'Doomsday,' there is a very real reason that these heroes need Steve Rogers now."

His return for the subsequent film, however, does not guarantee the survival of his primary character. The ongoing Multiverse Saga introduces the possibility of alternate realities and character variants, meaning Evans could portray a different version of Captain America in "Secret Wars" even if the Steve...