With the rumours that Chris Evans is reportedly returning to the role of Captain America in the MCU, we have begun speculating what movies he should return in.
Despite Chris Evans casting doubt on any potential MCU return, it has been reported that the star is in fact in talks to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Captain America.
As reported by Deadline, sources have stated that the Star-Spangled Avenger is rumoured to be in talks to return in at least one MCU project. It is not clear how the star would return, as we last saw Steve Rogers in Avengers: Endgame where he handed over his shield to Sam Wilson/Falcon (Anthony Mackie) thus setting up part of the premise for The Falcon and The Winter Soldier series.
While Evans may not be returning to the role, it would be great to see one of the original Avengers returning after losing both Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) in Avengers: Endgame as both made the ultimate sacrifice.
It is not clear whether the character would be returning as an old man, like the last time fans saw Rogers, or whether he would be back in his prime Captain America form.
Whatever the case may be, there are certainly films on the upcoming slate that we would love to see Evans return in. These films would make the most sense in terms of having Steve Rogers reappearing plus would give fans some encounters between characters that they would love to see occur before Evans hangs up the shield for good.
5. Deadpool 3
Kevin Feige recently confirmed that Deadpool 3 would be a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe going forward, which now makes this encounter a possibility.
In the comics, Wade Wilson admires Steve Rogers and works with the Avengers leader on multiple occasions, with the two heroes even becoming friends at one point. Captain America even allows Deadpool to become an Avenger in the comics.
This friendship would be an interesting one to bring to the Marvel Cinematic Universe and could benefit both characters. It could see Steve given a chance to help a character turn a new leaf, while Deadpool could work towards becoming an Avenger and a more heroic character, which started to develop through his actions in Deadpool 2.
We could also see Captain America in an R-Rated environment, which would be interesting as the two very different personalities of Wilson and Rogers come together for an epic adventure. It would be funny to see Cap try and correct Deadpool’s swearing.
It would also be brilliant to see both of these characters fight side by side, as they are both brilliant combatants and would make for a deadly duo.
We know that Deadpool is finally coming to the MCU, so wouldn’t it be nice to see one of its primary heroes present to welcome him there?
4. Captain Marvel 2
Not much is known about the plot of the upcoming sequel to 2019’s Captain Marvel film. However, thanks to some cast reveals, we likely assume that S.W.O.R.D. will be involved in some shape or form. The group is currently being introduced in the Disney+ series WandaVision, and with the inclusion of Teyonah Parris’ Monica Rambeau in the film, expect the agency to make an appearance during Captain Marvel 2.
S.W.O.R.D. could be an interesting way to help reintroduce Captain America to Carol Danvers, as it would be an interesting concept to have an aged Steve Rogers using his knowledge to help S.W.O.R.D. with their mission of dealing with any possible intergalactic threats.
It would also be a cool moment to see these two reunite, as they both seemed to share a mutual respect for one another during their time together in Avengers: Endgame.
Seeing Captain Marvel given more of an opportunity to interact with other heroes would also be beneficial for the character and very interesting to see, considering Danvers is a main member of the Avengers in many forms of media. Having Steve Rogers play a supporting role in Captain Marvel 2 could make that happen.
3. Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness
The highly-anticipated Doctor Strange sequel gives the MCU the opportunity to finally explore an aspect of the comic books that it has yet to fully sink its teeth into; the multiverse!
The use of the multiverse in upcoming movies will likely result in some familiar characters making cameos from other universes. This could see the audience introduced to a very different version of Captain America from another universe.
While the character could still be played by Chris Evans, the possibilities are endless as to what kind of Captain America we could get – this is something we saw through the parallel earth doppelgangers on The CW’s Arrowverse – and that is where the real fun would be with having Evans appear in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
We could see a version of Steve Rogers who is devoted to Hydra like in Secret Empire. We could also see a version who has special abilities or a Steve Rogers who never was frozen in ice for over 60 years.
The possibilities are literally endless, and it could be fun to see Chris Evans dig his teeth into a different version of the character, even if it is only a cameo.
2. Spider-Man 3
While the two characters never interacted all that much in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the scene in which Captain America and Spider-Man/Peter Parker share words in Captain America: Civil War was inspiring, as both characters – though on opposite sides of the battle – showed a mutual respect towards each other.
Since Tom Holland’s third upcoming Spider-Man instalment is essentially confirmed to be a part of the long-teased and much-anticipated multiverse storyline, the same concept of having a different Captain America from the wider multiverse appear could be a possibility.
However, a cameo from the main MCU timeline’s Steve Rogers would be what fans would really like to see, as it would give Peter Parker a chance to seek advice from Steve while he’s on the run (following the shocking conclusion of Spider-Man: Far From Home). A cameo from an older Steve Rogers who offers advice to a fugitive Spider-Man and maybe even aids him in his crisis would be one that fans would certainly appreciate.
How good would it be seeing the two characters interact once more since Civil War after the journeys both characters have had since that interaction. Marvelous doesn’t even begin to cover it.
1. Fantastic Four
This one is more of a pipe dream than anything, however how cool would it be to see Captain America interact with the members of Marvel’s First Family?
After the Fantastic Four movie was announced by Marvel Studios, fans have anticipated the family’s first appearance in the MCU and everyone cannot wait to meet the Fantastic Four and see them meet the rest of the superheroes in the MCU.
While Spider-Man meeting the likes of the Human Torch would be exciting, and boss Kevin Feige has expressed sadness in not being able to have Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) meet Reed Richards, another exciting encounter would be to have Captain America meet the heroic team.
For one, Chris Evans played the Human Torch in the first two live-action Fantastic Four films, which could lead to some fun callbacks and references. However, seeing the First Avenger team up with the Fantastic Four and help mentor them into becoming superheroes would be a dream come true for many Marvel fans.
Which Marvel movie would you like to see Captain America show up in? Are you glad to hear that Chris Evans might return to the MCU? Let us know in the comments below!