Chris Evans is Back as Captain America in 'Avengers: Doomsday' Teaser, But Not How You Expect

He put the shield down, but it seems `Steve Rogers` isn't done yet. A teaser trailer for Marvel Studios' upcoming `Avengers: Doomsday` has confirmed the return of `Chris Evans` as Captain America, revealing what happened after he stayed in the past at the end of *Avengers: Endgame*. Instead of rejoining the fight as we knew him, the teaser shows Rogers in a new role: a father, whose peace is about to be shattered.

A Father's Fight? What the Teaser Reveals

The teaser footage reveals `Steve Rogers` living the life he always wanted with Peggy Carter (`Hayley Atwell`). We see him returning home to her and cradling their newborn child. However, the scene is less heartwarming and more foreboding, setting up a deeply personal stake for his return.

This has fueled speculation that the new primary antagonist, `Doctor Doom` (played by fellow MCU alum `Robert Downey Jr.`), will be the one to pull Steve out of retirement. Following a tease in *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* where Doom was reportedly seen observing Reed Richards' and Sue Storm's baby, a theory is emerging: what if Doom is hunting super-powered children? This would give Rogers a powerful, personal reason to fight again.

An All-Star Roster for a New Saga

The return of `Evans` and `Downey Jr.` is just the start. According to reports, `Avengers: Doomsday` features a massive ensemble cast, including `Chris Hemsworth`, `Anthony Mackie`, `Sebastian Stan`, `Letitia Wright`, `Paul Rudd`, and the new Fantastic Four cast led by `Pedro Pascal` and `Vanessa Kirby`. The film is set to bring together heroes from across the entire MCU to face this new threat. *Avengers: Doomsday* is scheduled to hit theaters on December 18, 2026.