Steve Rogers’ Return In Doomsday Reminds Me Of A Forgotten Doctor Doom Connection From 58 Years Ago

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Steve Rogers, played by Chris Evans, is making a surprising comeback to the Marvel Cinematic Universe just as the Avengers face Doctor Doom in the new movie, Avengers: Doomsday. This return echoes a classic storyline from early Marvel comics. Even though Avengers: Endgame seemed to conclude his journey, Chris Evans will once again play Captain America in the upcoming Phase 6 film.

It’s unknown what will cause him to reappear, but the initial trailer for Avengers: Doomsday suggests his story will continue after he began a new life in another timeline with Peggy Carter. It seems he’ll have to leave that life behind – at least for now – to fight Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom.

Captain America Used Doctor Doom’s Time Machine In The 1960s

When Steve Rogers gets caught up in a time travel story with Doctor Doom, it highlights a painful part of his history. Years ago, after Bucky Barnes was presumed dead, Steve struggled with intense guilt and loneliness over the loss.

Without realizing Kang the Conqueror was controlling his thoughts, Captain America entered Doctor Doom’s deserted castle. He then used Doom’s time machine to travel back to 1945, hoping to uncover the truth about what happened to Bucky.

Kang exploited Captain America’s focus on the past, using Steve’s time travel to alter the timeline. When the Avengers traveled back in time to find Captain America, they ended up fighting different versions of themselves and ultimately, Kang himself.

Finally, Steve Rogers came to terms with the permanent loss of Bucky Barnes. He realized he couldn’t have changed what happened and needed to focus on the future instead of dwelling on the past.

Steve Rogers’ Time Travel Storyline May Draw Inspiration From 1960s Avengers Comics

The upcoming Avengers: Doomsday movie might borrow ideas from the comics to explain how Steve Rogers returns. The film could reveal that his choice to remain in the past in 1949 – driven by his difficulty letting go of what happened – was actually a complex scheme to alter time, with Doctor Doom taking on a role similar to Kang.

This idea connects with a popular fan theory suggesting Captain America is responsible for the events surrounding Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday. Many believe that Captain America’s past actions caused a disruption in the timeline, leading to Doom’s appearance, which would explain why Captain America seems to play a central role in the movie.

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2026-02-03 04:28