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The first teaser for Doomsday opens with a man on a bike arriving home after what seems like a nice joy ride. He goes inside his house and picks up a familiar costume, revealing that he’s none other than Steve Rogers, aka Captain America. That’s right: Chris Evans is returning to the MCU and will seemingly play a key role in Doomsday. This news should be cause for celebration, since Evans’ Star-Spangled Man is beloved, but it’s not, as it’s proof that the world’s biggest franchise is throwing in the towel.
Captain America’s MCU Return Isn’t Happening Because It’s the Right Time
The end of Avengers: Endgame sees Earth’s Mightiest Heroes face off against Thanos and his army for the final time. Just when the Mad Titan believes he’s gaining the edge, Tony Stark pulls a fast one by grabbing the Infinity Stones out of the Nano Gauntlet and snapping his fingers. In a matter of seconds, Thanos and all of his lackeys are gone, leaving the Avengers standing victorious on the battlefield. They aren’t able to relax, though, as they quickly realize their win came at a cost: Tony’s life. After laying his friend to rest, Steve decides it’s time for him to walk away. He returns the Infinity Stones to their rightful spots and settles down with Peggy. Decades later in his life, he returns to the moment he left and hands his shield to Sam Wilson, seemingly ending his story.
Well, it’s no longer the end because Steve is going to play some part in the fight to save the multiverse. The teaser doesn’t reveal what pulls him back in, but with Robert Downey Jr. playing Doom, the safe bet is that Doomsday will pit those two against each other, with Steve wanting to protect his late friend’s legacy after a villain with his face shows up. That angle might work for some people, as all they want to see is heroes throwing punches at a villain. However, there’s a lot more to consider than that, especially since the MCU has spent the last six years trying to pass the baton to a new generation of characters.
