Avengers 5 & 6 Could Reunite Robert Downey Jr. & Chris Evans In The MCU, But Not How You Think

Warning: This article contains spoilers for Deadpool and Wolverine.

Summary

• Robert Downey Jr. has confirmed that he will return to the Marvel Universe in Phase 6, playing Doctor Doom for the first time.
• Chris Evans returns as Johnny Storm
  Deadpool and Wolverine
  Meaning that he and Robert Downey Jr. may reunite in the future of the Marvel Universe.
• Reuniting Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans as old enemies would be a great way to reunite the MCU legends.

Since Robert Downey Jr. is returning to the Marvel Universe, he may be in Avengers: Armageddon or Avengers: Secret WarsBut his new Marvel role means the reunion will take a dark turn. Ever since Robert Downey Jr. left the MCU in 2019, there has been a noticeable void in the Marvel Universe. Avengers: End GameDowney Jr. has played Tony Stark’s Iron Man for over a decade, sacrificing himself to save the universe, but the Oscar-winning actor will soon return to the Marvel Universe as a man with a very different goal.

At the 2024 San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studios not only confirmed the return of directors the Russo brothers, but also confirmed that Robert Downey Jr. will play Doctor Doom in “Doctor Doom”. Avengers: ArmageddonBefore Kang Dynastyand Secret WarThe transition will see Robert Downey Jr. go from playing one of the most important heroes to one of Marvel’s most powerful and famous villains. Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom will create emotional and tense moments in the MCU’s Phase 6, which may include his collaboration with former MCU partner Chris Evans.

Chris Evans’ Human Torch may face off against RDJ’s Doctor Doom

Robert Downey Jr. wasn’t the only legendary figure to leave the Marvel Universe in 2017. Avengers: End Gameas the Phase 3 films also concluded Chris Evans’ journey as Captain America as Steve Rogers. Since then, there have been calls for Downey Jr. and Evans to reunite in the MCU, with many hoping that the multiverse variants of Tony Stark and Steve Rogers would once again fight side by side at the end of the multiverse saga. However, Downey Jr. reprising his role as Doctor Doom means this reunion could be a lot darker.

Chris Evans will not be playing Steve Rogers’ Captain America again, but could be reprising his role as Johnny Storm’s Human Torch. Evans originally played the character in 2005’s Captain America: Civil War. Fantastic Four and a sequel released in 2007 on 20th Century Fox, and shockingly returned in 2024’s The Human Torch Deadpool and WolverineHe recently returned as the flame hero once again, indicating that he’s open to reprising the role in future MCU stories, especially against Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom, who is often portrayed as the mortal enemy of the Fantastic Four team.

RELATED Chris Evans Opens Up About His Return to the Marvel Universe in New Photos: ‘It’s a Dream Come True’

Captain America star Chris Evans has released a new photo on his official Instagram account, telling the story of his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Why this reunion is perfect for the MCU

While it would be wonderful to see Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark and Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers back together in the Marvel Universe, reuniting the two as Doctor Doom and the Human Torch might be even more perfect. Robert Downey Jr. was originally in talks to play Victor von Doom in the 2005 film Doctor Doom. Fantastic Fourbut lost the role to Julian McMahon. If he had been chosen, Downey Jr. and Evans would have been competing against each other before joining the Marvel Universe, so Avengers: Armageddon and Secret War One can imagine what this battle will be like.

The live-action movie legacies of Doctor Doom and Johnny Storm have been questioned, but this could be greatly enhanced.

Many people have expressed a desire to see Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans return to the Marvel Universe, but this is often accompanied by concerns about their endings. Avengers: End Game will be canceled. Bringing back acclaimed actors to play Doctor Doom and the Human Torch would prevent those concerns from becoming a reality. Tony Stark could continue to die, and Steve Rogers could continue to live happily with Peggy Carter, though the live-action legacies of Doctor Doom and Johnny Storm would likely be greatly enhanced.

Will Chris Evans return for the fifth and sixth Avengers movies?

Chris Evans has revealed he was very excited when he got the call from Ryan Reynolds offering him the role of Johnny Storm’s Human Torch. Deadpool and WolverineHe later said “Playing Johnny again is a dream come true for me.” hints that he would be willing to play the role again. This might lead to him playing the Human Torch again Avengers: Armageddon or Secret War More likely, though less likely, is that he’d reprise the more iconic role of Steve Rogers’ Captain America.

When asked Entertainment Weekly Chris Evans has expressed whether he thinks now is the right time to bring Steve Rogers’ Captain America back to the Marvel Universe. “No, not really.” Marvel Studios may be relieved because type Robert Downey Jr.’s return will reportedly cost the studio money ‘Clearly more’ The Russo brothers’ $80 million check Avengers: Armageddon and Avengers: Secret WarsEvans’ paycheck wouldn’t be too far off, so a return as Steve Rogers or Johnny Storm would likely only be brief, but a return for Chris Evans is still very much possible.

• Avengers 5

  Avengers: Doom is the fifth Avengers movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where new and old heroes will come together to fight Victor von Doom, played by Robert Downey Jr. Avengers 5 will also mark the beginning of the sixth phase of the Marvel Universe.

  Release date May 1, 2026

  Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures

• Avengers: Secret Wars

  Avengers: Secret War is the sixth Avengers film, set in Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film will tell the story of several heroes from previous phases returning to battle the cosmic threat rival Thanos, and borrows elements from the Marvel Comics event of the same name.

  Release date: May 7, 2027

  Distributor: Walt Disney Pictures