Marvel boss Kevin Feige says ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ proves it’s possible to bring back former stars Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans. Here’s what the actors have said.

“That’s the key, right? How do you do it in a way that maintains what has come before, and in a great way? And we’ve been spending, you know, the last two-plus years figuring that out for Wolverine,” Feige said. “We’re just proud that we, I think, have figured it out for Wolverine. I think Hugh’s appearance and starring role in [‘Deadpool & Wolverine’] is a great sign that it can be done — if great care is taken.”

If pulled off correctly, the return could be a great move for Marvel, Downey Jr., and Evans. Both actors became global superstars as the Marvel Cinematic Universe grew more popular in the 2010s and made millions from the films.

Plus Marvel has struggled to retain its audience after their departure. A cameo from Downey Jr. or Evans could help bring back audiences to the cinemas.

Here’s what the actors and Feige have said about Captain America and Iron Man returning.

Feige and the Russo brothers previously ruled out Iron Man’s return

Evans told MTV in 2022 that he would rather return as another Marvel hero he’s played before, the Human Torch. Evans played the character in the “Fantastic Four” movies, which were made before the MCU started.

“That would actually be an easier sell to me than coming back as Cap,” Evans said. “Cap is so precious to me. And you know, I almost don’t wanna disrupt what a beautiful experience that was. But Johnny Storm, I feel like he didn’t really get his day.”

Marvel is currently making a “Fantastic Four” movie with “Strangers Things” star Joseph Quinn as the Human Torch, but Evans could still return within the multiverse.

As for Captain America, Evans told GQ in September 2023 that it won’t happen anytime soon.

“I’ll never say never, just because it was such a wonderful experience. But I’m also very precious with it. It’s something that I am very proud of,” Evans said. “And I wouldn’t want the black eye if it felt like a cash grab or if it didn’t live up to expectations or if it just felt like it wasn’t connected to that original thing. So, no time soon.”

Evans also seemed to suggest to GQ that he was toying with idea of retiring.

“And ultimately I really hope to just maybe act a little bit less in my life,” Evans said. “I have no Oscars and I’m not lumped with other names that are at the top of the mountain in any way. But I also feel very satisfied.”

Evans has also supported the new Captain America, played by Anthony Mackie.

Mackie played the sidekick of Evans’ Captain America in previous films but took on the mantle at the end of “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier” limited Disney+ series.