In 2019, Avengers: Endgame was released, bringing the infinity saga inside the Marvel Cinematic Universe until the end and fired two of its biggest stars: Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans. Fans want them back because they’ve been the main face of the franchise since the beginning.
Robert Downey Jr. has played Tony Stark/Iron Man since the MCU began in 2008. Chris Evans first appeared as Steve Rogers/Captain America in 2011, and the two joined the original Avengers team in 2012. Since then, Downey Jr. and Evans have appeared in various MCU films, either as cameos or as main characters. End of Game concluded the stories of the two heroes, with Tony Stark making his noble sacrifice amid the galactic threat of Thanos. On the other hand, Steve Rogers handed over his shield to Sam Wilson, allowing Captain America’s legacy to continue without him.
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Chris Hemsworth’s tweet could bring the boys back
Chris Hemsworth tweeted today in which fans are speculating that the MCU boys will soon be back for one last team-up.
Thought we deleted this from the internet… but maybe it’s time to get the band together @ChrisEvans, @MarcRuffalo, @Robert Downey Jr. thoughts? https://t.co/QnxLAXNIZF
— Chris Hemsworth (@chrishemsworth) September 26, 2022
Fans are excited after this tweet because they believe Avengers: Secret Wars might have a bigger role to play in that regard and the OG team returns once again.
Thanks for bringing this up🙏🏻❤️The band really needs to get together😍 pic.twitter.com/M7v5mxscWk
— Camilla Karlsen (@CamillaKarlse18) September 27, 2022
MAKE IT HAPPEN, please gentlemen. 😭😭🙏🏼🙏🏼💯💯
— Netflix and Biryani (@SalmanMGhori) September 27, 2022
Marvel fans everywhere: pic.twitter.com/vWI8OeOKlQ
– Little Poet (@Asia10988) September 26, 2022
— Matt (@Kersimus) September 26, 2022
Make it happen! pic.twitter.com/mIZUlLnUdY
— John Lester (@johnmlester) September 27, 2022
Chris HemsworthMark Ruffalo’s Thor and Hulk have become the mentors of the MCU, guiding their successors in continuing their legacy. In the case of Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr., the requirement for their return seems to be finding a decent story to tell and a meaningful purpose to bring them back. None of the actors seem to be solely interested in fan service, but a good salary could change that.
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Is it possible to bring Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. back into the MCU?
Surprise visits from Downey Jr. and Evans would be a surefire method for Marvel Studios to please the crowds with the conclusion of the Multiverse Saga.
In the case of Downey Jr., the most likely scenario for him to appear is in Secret Wars, when a variant of the multiverse crosses paths with MCU heroes. Reintroducing Tony Stark from Earth-616 via resurrection or time travel would jeopardize his Avengers: Endgame sacrifice, which neither the actor nor the studio would be willing to make.
Marvel Studios has a lot more alternatives when it comes to Evans. Countless variations of Chris Evans, such as another Captain America, the malevolent HYDRA Supreme, or his original Human Torch, could be brought into play by the Multiverse. Geriatric Steve Rogers is still kicking around the MCU and may have a bit of a fight in him, or at the very least some wisdom.
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To sum up, while fans may not have seen the last of Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans in the MCU, they will never return to the forefront of the franchise. Any future appearances will most likely take the form of a cameo or limited role that won’t be revealed until the next Avengers epic hits theaters.
Avengers: Kang Dynasty will be released in theaters on May 2, 2025, with Secret Wars following November 7, 2025.
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