Chris Evans has weighed in on whether he'd ever return to the MCU, saying revisiting Captain America would be "risky." Evans' time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe came to an end last year, with Avengers: Endgame. After spending his whole life sacrificing for others, Steve Rogers chose to remain in the past with Peggy Carter, making him an old man in the present-day MCU. This seemed to lessen Evans' chances of returning anytime soon. However, there's a whole host of stories that could be told via flashback to his time with the Avengers or even his unexplored life with Peggy.

In the last year, Evans has spoken often about a return as Captain America. In November 2019, he said, "It’s not a hard no, but it’s not an eager yes either." Evans further explained his return would have to reveal something new. However, prior to the release of Avengers: Endgame, director Joe Russo seemed to suggest it wouldn't be Evans' last film in the MCU, saying, "he’s not done yet. I don’t want to explain what I mean, but audiences will soon understand." For what it's worth, the co-writers of Avengers: Endgame believe a Captain America return would hurt that movie's story.

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According to Digital Spy, while appearing on The Graham Norton Show this week, Evans was asked if his time as Captain America is over. Evans spoke more definitively than he has in the past, saying, "Yes – I think it is." He went on to explain his reasoning, citing the risk factor: "It was a great run and we went out on such a high note that it would be risky to revisit it in my opinion. It was such a good experience and I think it's better left that way."

Captain America running in the snowy forest holding shield.

It's worth noting that Evans' Marvel contract is now up, so he's under no obligation to reprise the role. However, as such an iconic character, it's hard to imagine Steve Rogers never appearing again. Captain America is at least handled, with Steve passing on the mantle to Sam Wilson/Falcon at the conclusion of Avengers: Endgame. However, Steve has yet to see his friend in action as Captain America, which could make for a memorable MCU moment.

Evans isn't the only one fielding questions about a possible return to the MCU; Robert Downey Jr. is in the same boat, though his Iron Man is dead in the present-day. It seems likely Evans will receive even more questions about revisiting Captain America is Downey's rumored appearance in Black Widow comes to fruition. Evans makes a great point that it's risky to return as Captain America now. However, fans would likely still be thrilled to see him again, especially in a couple of years.

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Source: The Graham Norton Show (via Digital Spy)

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