Speaking to Esquire, Evans disputed that he’s returning for the blockbuster: “That’s not true, though,” said the 43-year-old. “This always happens. I mean, it happens every couple years - ever since Endgame. I’ve just stopped responding to it. Yeah, no - happily retired!”

However, this wouldn't be the first time an actor has lied about not making a grand superhero return. Remember Andrew Garfield's surprise appearance in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'?

The Wrap reported that Chris Evans had accepted The World’s Most Predictable Job Offer, i.e., a return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where everybody likes him, and nobody makes him hack computers to stop snow witches from murdering Santa Claus or whatever.

Marvel's former Captain America is the latest Avenger to deny any further return to the franchise, seemingly an obligatory claim at this point.

Avengers, disassemble. Chris Evans, who played Captain America for nearly a decade in the MCU, is not returning to Marvel for the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. At least that’s what he told Esquire in a profile of his former co-star, Anthony Mackie.

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Chris Evans has ended rumors about his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, confirming that he is done playing Captain America. Addressing speculation, Evans stated he is 'happily retired.' Despite other notable returns in the MCU,

Chris Evans has officially denied rumors regarding his return as Captain America in the upcoming Marvel film 'Avengers: Doomsday'. The actor stated he is 'happily retired' from the role amid speculation fueled by his co-star Anthony Mackie.

Evans returned to the MCU briefly in Deadpool and Wolverine, but as Johnny Storm, AKA the Human Torch. He hasn't played Captain America since giving up his shield in 2019's Avengers: Endgame. Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson took over, embracing the mantle in 2021's The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

Chris Evans has dismissed speculation about his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) in Avengers: Doomsday.