Avengers: Doomsday is set to be one of Marvel Studios' biggest-ever movies when it releases in 2026, and fans' expectations are certainly high. Any time the Avengers tag is slapped onto a film, audiences expect the biggest names possible, and there have been plenty attached to Avengers: Doomsday so far.

However, this wouldn't be the first time an actor has lied about not making a grand superhero return. Remember Andrew Garfield's surprise appearance in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'?

“That’s not true, though,” Evans said when asked about the rumours. “This always happens. I mean, it happens every couple years—ever since Endgame. I’ve just stopped responding to it. Yeah, no—happily retired!”