Chris Evans shares heartbreak over not being invited in new Avengers film

• Evans left the Marvel franchise after his final appearance in “Avengers: Endgame”.
• Evans expressed confidence in the cast’s progress and expressed sadness about his absence.
• The Russo Brothers will direct “Avengers: Doomsday,” with Robert Downey Jr. returning to the MCU.

Chris Evans, who played Steve Rogers/Captain America in the Marvel films, addressed his absence from the upcoming “Avengers: Doomsday” during an interview with “Screen Rant”. The actor shared his thoughts on not being part of the new movie, which also marks Robert Downey Jr.’s return to the MCU.

Evans exited the Marvel franchise after his final appearance in the 2019 blockbuster “Avengers: Endgame”. Since then, Marvel has passed the title of “Captain America” and the iconic shield to Anthony Mackie, who wears the superhero suit for the first time in “Captain America: Brave New World”.

Chris Evans Opens Up About Missing Avengers: Doomsday:

During his interview with the media outlet, Evans expressed confidence that the cast was working on something brilliant. Responding to whether he still keeps in touch with his Marvel co-stars, the “Gifted” actor said, “Yeah, I talk to them all the time.”

He further shared, “It’s where Pedro [Pascal] is right now. I mean, it’s sad to be away.” Evans continued to say, “It’s sad to not be back with the band, but I’m sure they’re doing something incredible, and I’m sure it’s going to be that much harder when it comes out, and you feel like you weren’t invited to the party.”

Meanwhile, “Not Another Teen Movie” star Chris Evans is set to share the screen with Pedro Pascal in “Materialists”. Pascal will join the Marvel universe with “Fantastic Four: First Steps”.

Reports also confirm that Pascal will play a major role in “Avengers: Doomsday”, alongside Chris Hemsworth, Vanessa Kirby, Tom Hiddleston, Paul Rudd, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, and several others.

What do we know about Avengers: Doomsday so far?

With the Russo Brothers returning to direct, fans eagerly await the release of *Avengers: Doomsday*. Adding to the excitement, Robert Downey Jr. will return to the MCU—this time playing the villain, Dr. Victor Von Doom.

Marvel has kept most details about the film, including the plot and character arcs, tightly under wraps to avoid any spoilers.

Marvel has scheduled “Avengers: Doomsday” for release in December 2026, with its sequel, “Avengers: Secret Wars”, set to hit theaters in 2027.