CAPTAIN AMERICA: 10 Most Likely Roles Chris Evans Will Play In The MCU Moving Forward

Chris Evans may have cast some doubt on his widely reported return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but we're now taking a look at the ten most likely possibilities for Captain America moving forward...

By JoshWilding - Jan 18, 2021 08:01 AM EST

Filed Under: Captain America

Last week, it was reported that Chris Evans is set to make his Marvel Cinematic Universe return as Captain America. The actor will reportedly take on supporting roles not all that different to Robert Downey Jr. in his later Marvel Studios appearances, and that opens the door to endless possibilities.

We're taking a look at some of the most compelling here, exploring what Evans could bring to this shared world over the next few years as The Falcon and The Winter Soldier introduces a new Captain America. That doesn't mean Evans won't still have a role to play, of course, and while he has seemingly denied these reports, something tells us we'll be seeing him back in the MCU before too long.

In this feature, we explore both how he could return, and what he might do in the stories that follow. So, to check out what might be on the horizon for Steve Rogers, all you guys need to do is click on the "Next" button below!

10. Sam Wilson's Mentor

Steve Rogers survived the events of Avengers: Endgame, and there's really no reason to assume he can't stick around the MCU as an old man. How interested Chris Evans would be in taking on a role like that is another matter, but we've seen in the comics that it's a concept which can actually work.

As a mentor to Sam Wilson, Steve can be a sounding board for the new Captain America who helps point him in the right direction as he wields the shield and tries to live up to his friend's legacy.

It's not just the former Falcon this older Steve could help out either; we know the Young Avengers are set to assemble in the MCU, so what if the former Avenger helps point them in the right direction? Regardless, we definitely expect to see Steve in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier!

9. Director Of S.W.O.R.D.

While he may be unable to get physical, there's still a lot of good Steve Rogers can do in the MCU.

When the Super Soldier Serum was removed from his body in the comics, Steve was aged up, but took charge of S.H.I.E.L.D. It's entirely possible he'll want to enjoy his retirement, of course, but if he's now widowed, perhaps he'd be open to taking charge of an organisation like S.W.O.R.D.? That might be a good fit for the hero, and it's a great way to keep the character in this shared world.

It's a little sad to think about Cap just hanging up his shield and retiring, but exciting to imagine the good he could do. After travelling to the past, it's possible he even set S.W.O.R.D. up with Peggy to make sure there was a S.H.I.E.L.D. replacement waiting in the wings to protect the world.

8. Captain America Reborn

We're definitely keen to see what Sam Wilson does as Captain America, but we can't help but hope Steve Rogers one day returns to wield the shield. The hero somehow being de-aged after Sam is put on the sidelines would be an epic moment, especially if the threat to the MCU is big enough.

We'll get to what that might be a little later, but we're sure Chris Evans would be open to this idea.

In recent years, both Bucky and The Falcon have become Captain America, but the shield always ends up coming back to Steve. After Sam gets a decent run, that could happen here as well.

7. Weapon X

Wolverine and the X-Men are on their way to the MCU, and while we don't know exactly how that's going to work, exploring Logan's history could lead to Chris Evans suiting up once again.

In the comic books, the Super Soldier Serum and Weapon X programme are tenuously linked, and Steve Rogers actually fought alongside James Howlett during World War II. A flashback showing the two heroes crossing paths would give Wolverine some history in the MCU, and give us another chance to see what it was like for Captain America fighting for his country during the war.

The signs are pointing to Madripoor being introduced in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, and Wolverine has a lot of history there. Perhaps it's in this series we'll first learn about Weapon X?

6. Trip Through Time

When we caught up with the Russo Brothers last year, we asked if Captain America's trip back through time - which saw him return each of the Infinity Stones to their rightful place - would be a story they wanted to tell. "It would be a great story to tell, no question," Joe told us.

"I don't know whether it needs to be told, but it would be a great story to tell, and we'd love to tell it, but I think there are other stories to move on to now," the filmmaker concluded. So, it's a "maybe," but this is a story fans want to see play out, and it has all the makings of a great Disney+ series.

We certainly hope this becomes a reality, as there's definitely a story there that's worth telling...

5. Secret Empire

One of Marvel's most controversial storylines saw it revealed that Captain America was secretly loyal to HYDRA. As the months passed, his villainous status was cemented through a series of violent and shocking actions which saw Steve Rogers do whatever it takes to get the world to "Hail HYDRA!"

Secret Empire would reveal that the Cosmic Cube had created this second, villainous Cap, and the real deal later returned to take down his evil doppelgänger. Some changes would definitely need to be made to the storyline, but it undeniably has some big screen potential if handled the right way.

For example, it could appear to Earth's Mightiest Heroes that Cap has returned, only for us to learn this evil version is an imposter. You have to admit it would be fun seeing Evans play a villain too!

4. Multiverse Hijinks

Of course, one explanation for the arrival of a Captain America loyal to HYDRA is the Multiverse.

All the signs are pointing to Marvel Studios making that a focal point of Phase 4, and it could ultimately be used to give Chris Evans another chance to play Captain America. It would be a little dull for the character not to go through some changes, though, and Marvel Studios could have some fun with what they get the actor to do as he once again wields the shield.

The Multiverse opens the door to unlimited possibilities, and Evans could play everything from the Ultimate Captain America to the Marvel Zombies and Cap Wolf versions of the character.

3. Captain America & Bucky

Captain America: The First Avenger had to squeeze a lot of story in, and that meant we didn't get to spend a huge amount of time with Steve Rogers, Bucky, and the Howling Commandos.

A Disney+ miniseries could go some way in making up for that, following the heroes as they embark on a mission which somehow plays into other stories being told in the MCU. As we mentioned, a team-up with Wolverine is one strong possibility, introducing us to this world's version of Weapon X.

There are plenty of Captain America villains who have yet to grace the big screen, so perhaps Steve and Bucky could square off with the likes of Hate-Monger and the Serpent Society?

2. After The Happy Ending

At the end of Avengers: Endgame, Steve Rogers made the decision to remain in the past and (finally) get his happy ending with Peggy Carter. The question is, what happened next?

While we're sure Cap knew better than to start interfering in history, it's hard to imagine he remained on the sidelines and didn't save a few lives. If nothing else, you have to believe the hero saved a few lives and inadvertently found himself doing something to help keep the world safe from the shadows!

Inserting Steve into key moments in history could be a blast, and Marvel Studios would make a lot of fans happy by showing them what came next for this beloved MCU couple.

1. Secret War

The Russo Brothers have made it clear that Secret War is a story which would bring them back to the MCU, and as we've explained, there are many ways Captain America could be included.

In fact, if Marvel Studios finds a way to incorporate time-travel (courtesy of The Beyonder's varied power set), then Cap and any number of heroes could be plucked out of the timeline for this battle royale. Just imagine how cool it would be seeing the World War II Steve Rogers fighting alongside the likes of Wolverine, the Fantastic Four, and friends he doesn't recognise like The Falcon!

This makes perfect sense, and could be the perfect use of Chris Evans in the MCU moving forward.

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29 Comments

THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 1/18/2021, 8:49 AM

News to me 🤷

Manmarvel - 1/18/2021, 11:59 AM

@THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - lol that's what I was thinking. He is on record saying that he was done AND on record saying it was news to him. Why is this list a thing?

Reeds2Much - 1/18/2021, 8:51 AM

... Capwolf isn't multiverse.

Captain Amerisaurus Rex is multiverse.

Origame - 1/18/2021, 9:30 AM

@Reeds2Much - yeah. Next thing they're gonna say frog Thor is in the multiverse.

BrainySleep - 1/18/2021, 12:08 PM

@Reeds2Much - Do you think Capwolf toys come gift raptor not?

Grogu - 1/18/2021, 9:00 AM

Steve's decision to stay in the past and have his happy ending. Interfering history, he would so change a few things...

So beautiful. 😢

JonC - 1/18/2021, 9:02 AM

Wow, poor article. How could the most obvious not be noted... Nomad. There was even an article on this site about them looking to make Nomad.

Blergh - 1/18/2021, 9:09 AM

I'd like the idea of having old Cap as the leader of S.W.O.R.D. for the upcoming multi-verse movies (from WandaVision to the end of that arc). Evans would then have limited time on set and screen to accomodate him.
Later he is rejuvinated with the serum by accident that has him return to his prime for "Secret War" where an alternate version of Iron Man and the Avengers invades our universe.

ModHaterSLADE - 1/18/2021, 9:11 AM

Director of S.W.O.R.D. would be cool, but I'm hoping it's for a Secret Wars movie. If they introduce Namor it would be cool if we got a flashback with the Invaders as well.

TheWalkingCuban - 1/18/2021, 9:18 AM

She-Cap
Short-Cap
Shower-Cap
Hey Cuban Cap! But not Chris evans, needs to be a real bonafide Cuban... got it. Marlon wayans.

santoanderson - 1/18/2021, 9:25 AM

I can’t help but wonder if Chris Evans’ return is due to Chadwick Boseman’s passing. Maybe T’Challa was supposed to take a leadership role in the MCU, and with Chadwick gone, Kevin Feige brought back an established character to fill that void?

Spike101 - 1/18/2021, 1:07 PM

@santoanderson - that would make a log of sense. The Avengers needs a leader and in this situation he’s the obvious choice.

jj2112 - 1/18/2021, 9:40 AM

Not happening but Avengers Forever would be awesome.

mrHJK - 1/18/2021, 11:31 AM

I wanna see a fake bad-Cap in Secret Invasion/Captain Marvel 2 and a WW2 era team-up with Wolverine.

IcePyke - 1/18/2021, 1:25 PM

Bring the turkish Captain America!!

r1g0r - 1/18/2021, 2:59 PM

the ONLY one that makes sense to me (as a fairly stand-alone steve rogers story) is his travel through time to replace the stones.

ALL the others are too convoluted to be contained into a single film, or they would require the non-comics reading public to be brought up to speed. which would need a lot of groundwork.

his travel through time could be done as a disney+ series of 6-9 episodes, and the public would already be familiar with the ideas.

Pigdango - 1/18/2021, 7:39 PM

What if he’s coming back in Spidey 3 as Johnny Storm?

taesamlee - 1/19/2021, 12:40 AM

@Pigdango - I was thinking this

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