Downey and Evans Reunite at 2026 Oscars for Screenplay Awards

Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans, stars of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, reunited on stage at the 2026 Academy Awards to present the awards for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Original Screenplay, delighting audiences with playful banter just months before their return in the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday.

The event took place on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, hosted by Conan O'Brien. Downey, known for portraying Tony Stark as Iron Man, and Evans, who played Steve Rogers as Captain America, marked the 14th anniversary of their first collaboration in the 2012 film The Avengers. As they began the presentation, Downey emphasized the importance of screenwriting, stating, "The script. It's the driving force of any film, and it's truly been a banner year for screenwriters."

Evans interrupted with a lighthearted query about an anniversary gift, prompting Downey to hand over his valet parking ticket as a mock offering. "You self-drove?" Evans asked. "I did, I'm a man of the people," Downey replied. They then announced the winner for Best Adapted Screenplay: Paul Thomas Anderson for One Battle After Another, marking Anderson's first Oscar after 14 nominations. Other...