In a move that is causing a flurry of excitement among Marvel fans, actor Robert Downey Jr. is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). There is a lot of buzz surrounding several new projects that will bring back more of our favorite characters. Let’s take a look at some actors who are having a homecoming moment at the studio. Read alsoThe era of Doctor Doom is loading: revisiting Robert Downey Jr’s best grey roles ahead of his big Marvel return

Robert Downey Jr.

Actor Robert Downey Jr. is set to return to the world of Marvel superheroes after five years. But not as Iron Man, who launched the hit franchise. The actor will make his return as Dr. Victor Von Doom, a villain from the comics that gave rise to the popular film series. He will appear in Avengers: Doomsday, which is set to be released in May 2026, and in a new installment titled Secret Wars a year later. The news was shared at the Comic Con event in San Diego.

Hugh Jackman

Actor Hugh Jackman had his emotional farewell in Logan, directed by James Mangold in 2017. He had repeatedly said that he would not play the X-Men again. However, the actor reprised his role in Deadpool & Wolverine. “To have Deadpool and Wolverine back together. I swear, when I said it was over, I really thought it was over. But in the back of my head, ever since I saw Deadpool 1, I was like, ‘Those two characters together. ‘ I knew that, I knew the fans wanted it ever since I put the claws on, people were talking about these two. So that had always been there, but I just knew it,” Hugh told Fandango.

Chris Evans

Actor Chris Evans might be making a return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor has reportedly signed on for Avengers: Secret Wars. For those unaware, Avengers: Endgame ended with Steve Rogers aka Captain America riding off into the sunset as an old man. However, reports suggest that he might not return as Captain America, but would instead make a brief cameo as the elderly Steve Rogers.

Wesley Snipes

Wesley Snipes reprised his role as Blade in Deadpool & Wolverine. He first portrayed the vampire hunter in 1998 and then reprised the role in Blade II (2002) and Blade: Trinity (2004). He agreed to reprise his role in the Deadpool & Wolverine film after receiving a call from Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds.

“I didn’t think Marvel was interested, Disney was, too, because they had cast Mahershala in the next version. I thought it didn’t make sense to me, but… [when] “You get a call from Ryan Reynolds out of the blue after 20 years and you’re like, ‘Okay, I’ve got to take this call. Let’s see what it’s about. ’ He told me the idea… They were like, ‘Yeah,’ and ‘Okay. ’ ‘If you’re in, we’re in. ’ Here we are,” Wesley told Entertainment Weekly.

Scarlett Johansson

Actress Scarlett Johansson, popular for her Black Widow avatar in the Avengers world, is involved in a top-secret Marvel project. It is not known whether it will be a live-action movie, a TV series, or even an animated project. There is not much information about the project. Some time ago, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige confirmed the same in an interview with ET, saying, “We are doing a project with Scarlett.” Scarlett also commented on this top-secret project in an interview with ComicBook in 2023. She said, “It’s still happening.” There is also a possibility of a standalone Black Widow series.