Hayley Atwell confirms Peggy Carter in Avengers Doomsday

Hayley Atwell will reprise her role as Peggy Carter in the upcoming Marvel Studios film "Avengers: Doomsday," the actress confirmed during the film's panel at San Diego Comic-Con on July - 26, 2026. The announcement, part of a series of major reveals from the studio, confirms the return of a foundational character alongside Chris Evans's Steve Rogers.

Atwell, who first played the character in 2011's "Captain America: The First Avenger," reflected on the enduring connection between Peggy and Steve. She stated that their love story remains central to the character, noting that you cannot have Steve without Peggy, or without the longing for her. While she avoided specific plot details, Atwell teased that the scale of "Doomsday" would present Peggy in a new light. She described the film as an existential epic with extremely high stakes, promising audiences will see Peggy responding to events in a very different way.

The actress emphasized that she only returns to the role when the character has meaningful new material and a chance to evolve, suggesting this film offers such an opportunity. Atwell, who has portrayed Peggy Carter across 15 years in various projects, expressed hope...