In an exciting turn of events for Marvel fans, beloved actors Robert Downey Jr. and Hugh Jackman are making their way back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). After saying their farewells in previous films, their return is set to electrify the fandom.
Robert Downey Jr. is gearing up for a remarkable return to the Marvel superhero realm after a five-year hiatus. This time, he will not be reprising his iconic role as Iron Man but will instead take on the character of Dr. Victor Von Doom, a notorious villain in the comic book series. Downey Jr. will make his comeback in the upcoming film “Avengers: Doomsday,” slated for release in May 2026, followed by another appearance in “Secret Wars” the following year. The announcement was made at the San Diego Comic-Con event.
Hugh Jackman, who delivered an emotional farewell in the 2017 film “Logan” directed by James Mangold, is also returning. Despite having stated that he would not reprise his role as Wolverine, Jackman will once again don the claws in the film “Deadpool & Wolverine.” In an interview with Fandango, he revealed that the idea of bringing Deadpool and Wolverine together had always intrigued him, and he believed it was something the fans eagerly anticipated.
Chris Evans, who portrayed Captain America, is rumored to be making a comeback in the MCU. Reports suggest that Evans has signed on for “Avengers: Secret Wars.” Although “Avengers: Endgame” concluded with his character Steve Rogers riding off into the sunset as an elderly man, it is speculated that Evans might return for a brief cameo as an older Steve Rogers.
Wesley Snipes is another actor making a return, reprising his role as Blade in “Deadpool & Wolverine.” Having first portrayed the vampire hunter in 1998 and returning for “Blade II” (2002) and “Blade: Trinity” (2004), Snipes agreed to come back after a call from Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds. Snipes expressed his surprise that Marvel and Disney were interested, especially with Mahershala Ali cast for a new version of Blade. However, the opportunity to collaborate with Reynolds was too good to pass up.
Lastly, Scarlett Johansson, known for her role as Black Widow in the Avengers series, is involved in a top-secret Marvel project. Although details are scarce, it is unknown whether it will be a live-action movie, TV series, or animated project. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige confirmed the project in an interview with ET, while Johansson mentioned in a 2023 ComicBook interview that the project is still in progress. There is speculation about a potential standalone series for Black Widow.
