Benedict Cumberbatch confirmed to return for Avengers: Doomsday

Benedict Cumberbatch has confirmed that he will return to star in "Avengers 5: Doomsday".

He told TVGRoove: "I'm very happy, not only to work with the Russo brothers again, but also that Robert Downey Jr. will return to play Doctor Doom. I think there will be very cool developments next."

Recently, foreign media The Wrap exclusively revealed that another Avengers veteran, "Captain America" ​​Chris Evans, will also return in the movie version of "Avengers 5".

"Captain America" ​​Steve Rogers, played by Chris Evans, has retired in "Avengers 4", and the new Captain America has been handed over to "Falcon" Sam Wilson, played by Anthony Mackie.

So what role will Chris play in "Avengers 5"? He just made a cameo appearance in "Deadpool and Wolverine" twice this year, playing the role of "Human Torch" from "Fantastic Four".

"Avengers 5" and "Avengers 6" are scheduled to be released in North America on May 1, 2026 and May 7, 2027, respectively.