Marvel fans are swirling that Chris Evans, the man who wielded Captain America’s shield for nearly a decade, might be stepping back into the MCU spotlight. According to a fresh leak making the rounds online, Evans is allegedly lined up for a mysterious cameo in the upcoming The Fantastic Four: First Steps. And no, it’s not as simple as dusting off the star-spangled suit—word on the street suggests something far more intriguing.
We saw him return to the MCU with his cameo in Deadpool and Wolverine. He portrayed his original superhero that he played many years ago before he was Cap, Johnny Storm. It was brief, but he returned as The Human Torch in this film and superhero fans absolutely loved this cameo. Now, will we see who return to the MCU and as who?
The buzz kicked off after a supposed insider, MyTimeToShineHello, dropped a tantalizing hint following an early test screening of the film. The scoop? Evans could pop up in the post-credits scene, where the Fantastic Four—Marvel’s first family—cross paths with a version of Captain America. Is it a multiversal twist? A nod to his past as the Human Torch from Fox’s Fantastic Four days? Or something entirely out of left field? Marvel’s keeping their cards close to the chest, as always, leaving us to speculate wildly until the film hits theaters on July 25, 2025.
Directed by Matt Shakman, The Fantastic Four: First Steps promises a fresh take on Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm, set against a 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic backdrop. The team’s cosmic showdown with Galactus and the Silver Surfer is already shaping up to be a spectacle, with filming wrapping up in Spain late last year. But Evans’ potential involvement? That’s the cherry on top that’s got fans buzzing.
Adding fuel to the fire, Marvel’s gearing up for a big week. A brand-new trailer is reportedly dropping soon, and with CinemaCon 2025 underway, attendees have already spotted posters teasing the film’s aesthetic. Mark your calendars for April 4, 2025—that’s when Marvel Studios is slated to take the stage and, fingers crossed, give us a hint about what’s really going on with Evans.
For now, it’s all whispers and wishful thinking. Could this be a multiverse mashup tying together Evans’ Captain America legacy with the Fantastic Four’s debut in the MCU proper? Or is it a playful wink to his pre-Avenger days as Johnny Storm? Whatever it is, one thing’s clear: if Chris Evans is back, even for a fleeting moment, it’s going to light up the internet—and the theater—when The Fantastic Four: First Steps lands next summer.
