OFFICIAL: Chris Evans to Return as Captain Hydra in MCU 2026

Marvel fans, brace yourselves! It has been officially confirmed that Chris Evans has agreed to reprise his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), but with a shocking twist—he will play Captain Hydra in an upcoming 2026 project.

The news comes after months of speculation about Evans’ potential return to the franchise following his departure after Avengers: Endgame (2019). While many expected him to return as the heroic Steve Rogers, this unexpected development has set the internet ablaze with discussions and theories.

Captain Hydra is a darker, alternate version of Captain America, famously introduced in Marvel Comics’ controversial Secret Empire storyline, where Steve Rogers was revealed to have been working with Hydra all along. The storyline sparked heated debates among fans, and now, it seems Marvel Studios is ready to bring this alternate version to the big screen.

Details about the project remain under wraps, but sources indicate that it will be part of the MCU’s expanding multiverse saga. Some speculate that the character could appear in Avengers: Secret Wars or even in a standalone film dedicated to this new version of the beloved hero.

Chris Evans himself has remained tight-lipped about the project, but insiders confirm that he is thrilled to take on this new challenge. “Chris is excited to explore a different side of Steve Rogers, one that flips everything fans know about him on its head,” an industry source revealed.

Marvel Studios has yet to release an official statement regarding how Captain Hydra will fit into the current MCU timeline, but the anticipation is already sky-high. With this bombshell revelation, fans can only wait and see how Evans will redefine his legacy as Captain America—this time, under the sinister banner of Hydra.