Chris Evans says he feels it’s a little too early to bring his CAPTAIN AMERICA back to life at this point, but it will when the time is right

This month marks four years since then Avengers: Finale has been released, giving fans their ultimate experience with the Tony Stark/Iron Man characters (Robert Downey Jr.) and Steve Rogers/Captain America (Chris Evans). While Tony Stark’s storyline concluded with finality in that film, it felt less complete with Steve Rogers. He was gone, passing the cloak on to his friend, but he’s been through a lot of life since he returned the soul stone, and there seems to be a chance we’ll see him again.

Just a couple of weeks ago, Evans appeared at the C2E2 event in Chicago, where he said, “I think there are more Steve Rogers stories to tell, sure.” But with rumors circulating of him returning in the upcoming Captain America: New World Order, Evans explained during a recent appearance on ABC Good morning America:

“Oh man, you know, as much as I’d love to. That was such a special moment in my life. I’m very precious to the character. That is the question. I am so protective of him. To return, it should be for the right reasons, [and the] right timing. Seems a little too soon. Anthony Mackie is Captain America right now. There are other stories to tell. For now, we’ve finished on such a positive note. I’d be too worried about the tarnish.

There are certainly more stories to tell and another Cap to highlight for now. It will be very good to see Evans as Steve Rogers again when the story and the timing are right, and the Marvel creators will no doubt know when that will be.

While we wait, Captain America: New World Order will be released in theaters on May 3, 2024.