Marvel makes it official as Chris Evans returns with a surprise reveal

The official ‘Avengers Doomsday’ teaser confirms Chris Evans is back as Steve Rogers and reveals a shocking new detail

After weeks of speculation fuelled by a leaked teaser circulating online, Marvel Studios has now made it official. Chris Evans is returning as Steve Rogers in Avengers Doomsday, and the newly released teaser reveals far more than the blurry footage fans had been dissecting in recent days. While the earlier leak hinted at Evans involvement, the official teaser confirms his return outright and introduces a detail that has sent the internet into overdrive. Steve Rogers is now a father.

The leaked teaser first appeared online earlier this month and was quickly shared across social media before being taken down. That footage showed a brief glimpse of Evans as an older Steve Rogers in a quiet setting, but the clip was short and unclear. Fans debated its authenticity, with some dismissing it as fan made or edited footage. Marvel remained silent at the time, which only intensified speculation.

Now, the official teaser has put all doubt to rest. Released ahead of select cinema screenings, the footage expands on what was teased in the leak and provides crucial context. Steve is shown arriving at a peaceful farm, far removed from the chaos of battle. He carries a newborn child in his arms as a soft piano version of the Avengers theme plays in the background. His iconic shield and helmet appear briefly, framed as reminders of a life he once lived rather than symbols of an ongoing war.

This single image has dominated online conversation. Fans immediately compared the leaked teaser to the official version, noting how the new footage fills in the blanks. The baby reveal was not visible in the leaked clip, making it the most surprising addition. Many viewers described the moment as emotional, while others were shocked that Marvel chose to take Steve Rogers story in this direction.

Steve Rogers was last seen in Avengers Endgame, where he chose a quiet life with Peggy Carter after completing his mission to return the Infinity Stones. He later passed his shield to Sam Wilson, signalling a clear end to his time as Captain America. Evans himself reinforced that ending in interviews, repeatedly saying he was done with the role. That is why the confirmation has landed so strongly.

Online reactions have been split but intense. Some fans praised Marvel for deepening Steve character arc, seeing the baby reveal as a natural extension of the life he chose after Endgame. Others accused the studio of reopening a closed chapter, arguing that his ending should have remained untouched. Still, even critical reactions have driven huge engagement, with clips from the teaser trending across platforms.

The Russo brothers added to the moment by sharing a statement on Instagram calling Captain America the character that brought them to this point. Combined with the official teaser, the message suggests that Evans return is not a brief cameo but a meaningful part of Avengers Doomsday.