‘Avengers: Endgame’ had been the ideal send-off for Steve Rogers for years. Captain America’s character arc was one of the most endearing in the MCU, and his peaceful retirement was a surprisingly positive ending to his heroic journey.
However, with Chris Evans now confirmed to appear in both ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’, fans are starting to wonder if Marvel has one final chapter in store for the star-spangled Avenger, and it may not be as happy as the last.
MCU May Finally Deliver The Steve Rogers Moment Fans Expected In ‘Avengers: Endgame’
The MCU is already buzzing with excitement about Evans’ return. He was briefly cast as Johnny Storm in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’, but returning as Steve Rogers is a significant leap for Marvel’s future. Given the actor’s appearance in both ‘Doomsday’ and ‘Secret Wars’, it appears Marvel has big plans for the character.
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However, it also poses an interesting question: why bring back Captain America after giving him such a full ending in ‘Endgame’? Perhaps Marvel is looking to make Steve Rogers a pivotal emotional focal point at the end of the Multiverse Saga.
If ‘Secret Wars’ truly is a soft reset for the MCU, then it’s only fitting that one of the franchise’s most iconic heroes should be at the heart of those events. That is also a situation that ‘Endgame’ avoided, a final sacrifice for Captain America.
Steve Rogers Survived ‘Endgame’, But ‘Secret Wars’ Could Be A Different Story
One of the most popular fan theories before ‘Endgame‘s release in 2019 was that Steve Rogers would die saving the universe. Rather, Marvel surprised audiences with a rare happy ending, giving him a chance to retire and grow old with Peggy Carter.
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Today, years later, the franchise is in a different situation. As the MCU gears up for another big crossover, ‘Secret Wars’ may be the chance for Marvel to wrap up Steve’s arc in a more dramatic and potentially more impactful fashion.
A heroic sacrifice would not only give audiences a good emotional send-off, but it would also give Evans a final bow to his long run at Marvel. This conclusion could also serve as a way to wrap up one of the MCU’s cornerstone heroes.
But Marvel is known for its biggest secrets. Yet in the face of Evans’ return for two big Avengers movies, fans are left wondering whether it will be the end of Captain America’s days. If that happens, it would finally bring one of the MCU’s oldest fan theories to life, just years later than anyone expected.
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