Ever since Chris Evans’ return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) was confirmed for Avengers: Doomsday, fans have been speculating about what his future in Hollywood might look like. Evans, best known for his iconic role as Steve Rogers / Captain America, has been largely out of the superhero spotlight since Avengers: Endgame in 2019. The announcement of his return for Doomsday, scheduled for release on December 18, 2026, sparked renewed interest.

Amid this buzz, a new rumor has taken flight: could Chris Evans be joining the DC Universe, specifically in Batman 2? 

Despite the excitement and rampant online speculation, the short answer is: no, Chris Evans is not cast in Batman 2. There is currently no official announcement from Warner Bros., DC Studios, or Evans himself indicating that he will appear in the upcoming Batman sequel in any capacity. The rumor appears to have grown out of broader Marvel-to-DC crossover chatter, sparked by the parody account, DiscussingFish on X. 

In particular, much of the current buzz is actually connected to Captain America's best friend, Bucky, played by Sebastian Stan, who is reportedly joining The Batman: Part II.

Stan has now become the unlikely bridge between two comic-book universes. It was reported by Forbes that Stan will be stepping into the role of Harvey Dent in The Batman: Part II, placing him opposite Robert Pattinson’s Dark Knight. That single casting move was enough to ignite wider speculation.

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Fans began connecting dots between Marvel and DC talent pools, wondering if other familiar MCU faces, including Scarlett Johansson, might be lining up for Gotham next.

Another angle of the casting buzz involves Scarlett Johansson, who has been speculated to be in talks for a role in The Batman: Part II. Fans and commentators have assumed that she could portray Andrea Beaumont from Mask of the Phantasm. This is a character with a rich backstory that has never been fully explored onscreen.

Although this remains unconfirmed by DC Studios, the chatter around Johansson’s potential involvement has further fueled the idea of MCU stars transitioning to DC. Some theories suggest that Johansson’s character could tie into DC lore in other ways. For example, as Poison Ivy or another new figure, but official confirmation from the studio has yet to arrive.

Ultimately, Chris Evans is not currently part of the Batman 2 cast, and the rumor linking him to the DC project appears to be a case of fan enthusiasm intersecting with unrelated casting developments involving other MCU actors.

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