Chris Evans returning to Marvel Cinematic Universe with 'Avengers: Doomsday'

Hollywood star Chris Evans is all set to make a comeback to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with "Avengers: Doomsday", the highly anticipated sequel that will also feature his "Avengers" co-star Robert Downey Jr as Doctor Doom.

Evans, who has famously played the role of Captain America - Steve Rogers in several Marvel films, will be part of the new movie.

The extent and exact nature, however, of his role is unknown, according to The Wrap.

Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) marked Evans' first appearance in the MCU, which was followed up by The Avengers (2012), Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), Captain America: Civil War (2016) Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019).

The 43-year-old actor most recently appeared in "Deadpool & Wolverine", in which he portrayed Human Torch/ Johnny Storm.

Avengers: Doomsday is set to be released on May 1, 2026.

Downey Jr, who played the superhero Iron Man/ Tony Stark, is returning to the MCU in the role of the antagonist Doctor Doom.