Disney’s Avengers: Doomsday Sparks Backlash Following Chris Evans Reveal
Doom is coming, and not just within the story Marvel wants to tell. After Disney’s latest move involving Chris Evans, fans are starting to feel uneasy about what lies ahead for the Marvel Cinematic Universe itself. The studio’s rollout has been unusually quiet and controlled, almost calculated. That silence has sparked speculation, anxiety, and plenty of debate. Marvel promises a collision of timelines, legacies, and consequences, but many longtime fans are wondering whether the franchise may feel those consequences too.
That tension didn’t appear out of nowhere. It has been growing over time, fueled by risky creative decisions and a fan base that has learned to be cautious. As Avengers: Doomsday approaches, excitement and concern sit side by side, and neither seems willing to give way.
Disney Raises the Stakes Before Evans Enters the Picture
Before Chris Evans’ return even became part of the discussion, Disney had already made a move that shook the fandom. Robert Downey Jr. is coming back to the MCU—not as Iron Man, but as its central villain. For some fans, that reveal felt powerful and emotional. RDJ helped build Marvel into what it is today, and seeing him return felt like reconnecting with the franchise’s roots.
Others weren’t convinced. Turning the hero of the Infinity Saga into the next major threat raised uncomfortable questions. Was Marvel honoring its past, or relying on it too heavily? That divide created a pressure cooker moment, so when Evans’ return became official, the reaction was explosive.
What We Know About Doomsday So Far
Despite the noise surrounding it, Disney has remained selective with official details. Several heroes have been confirmed, and the Fantastic Four are expected to play a major role. Their introduction doesn’t arrive quietly, either. The story reportedly frames Doom as having a disturbing interest in Sue Storm and Reed Richards’ son, adding a personal layer to the larger Multiverse conflict.
Marvel appears to be positioning Doomsday as a turning point rather than a simple crossover. Personal choices matter here, and the consequences ripple outward. That framing makes the next revelation especially controversial—Steve Rogers is back.
The Teaser That Shifted the Conversation
On December 23, 2025, Marvel released a short teaser that immediately grabbed attention. The footage shows Steve Rogers walking toward the same quiet house seen at the end of Avengers: Endgame (2019), where he reunited with Peggy Carter. The moment plays softly, almost deliberately restrained.
Inside, Steve examines the Captain America uniform before placing it into a trunk. He then picks up a baby—likely a baby boy, suggested by the blue nursery and clothing. The teaser ends with a simple message: “Steve Rogers will return in Avengers: Doomsday.”
Marvel confirmed this was only the first teaser, with more planned during the theatrical run of Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025), a strategy that hasn’t gone unnoticed.
Why Fans Are Struggling With the Decision
Many fans see Steve’s return as creating two significant issues. Marvel spent an entire TV series and a feature film establishing Sam Wilson as Captain America, and bringing Steve back risks overshadowing that work. At the same time, Steve’s farewell in Endgame felt final, emotional, and earned. Undoing that moment feels wrong to some viewers.
Still, others argue that execution matters more than concept. A return doesn’t automatically erase the past—it only harms if handled poorly.
Steve’s Presence Doesn’t Have to Diminish Sam
Steve already passed the shield to Sam and made his intentions clear. If the two reunite, it’s easy to imagine Sam offering the mantle back and Steve refusing. That moment would reinforce their bond rather than weaken it.
Similar approaches worked before. Legacy characters supported new heroes in Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) without stealing their spotlight. Most signs suggest Evans is returning as Steve Rogers, not Captain America—and Marvel knows that distinction matters.
Endgame’s Ending May Still Matter
Steve’s peaceful ending came with unanswered questions. He broke the rules of time travel, and the fallout was never addressed. If Doomsday explores those consequences, his return could add meaning instead of taking it away.
Why Marvel Keeps Revisiting the Past
One fan summed up the frustration bluntly: “Because the newer Marvel movies haven’t been making the money they’re accustomed to seeing as ROI, and the folks in charge think it’s the old actors/characters, not having a new compelling, coherent storyline, that will bring all the boys back to the yard.”
Whether that’s true remains to be seen. For now, fans are left waiting, watching, and hoping Avengers: Doomsday justifies the risk.
