Brie Larson Teases Captain Marvel’s Next MCU Chapter as Avengers Doomsday Looms
Will Captain Marvel assemble again? Brie Larson is keeping fans guessing about whether Carol Danvers will suit up for the next Avengers movies, leaving her MCU future uncertain after Endgame and The Marvels.
Alright, here’s where things stand with Brie Larson and the future of Captain Marvel in the MCU. If you’re hoping for a straightforward answer about whether Carol Danvers is suiting up for the next two Avengers movies—well, keep hoping. Larson is giving nothing away, and Marvel’s famously tight-lipped machine is working overtime.
Quick Recap: Where's Captain Marvel Been Lately?
In case you lost track (and honestly, who could blame you at this point), Brie Larson landed in the MCU back in 2019 with her own 'Captain Marvel' solo film. She immediately jumped into the deep end with 'Avengers: Endgame' that same year. From there, Carol Danvers has been popping up wherever Marvel needs her: quick cameos in 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' (2021) and 'Ms. Marvel' (2022), and then last year’s 'The Marvels'—which, let's be honest, was kind of a wild ride.
Avengers: Doomsday & Secret Wars: Is She In or Out?
Marvel Studios is teeing up 'Avengers: Doomsday' for release at the end of 2026, with 'Avengers: Secret Wars' following in 2027. If you’re wondering whether Captain Marvel will play a part, here’s what we got from Brie Larson when Entertainment Tonight tried to get her to spill:
'Oh, you know that I can’t talk about that. Nice try.'
So, in classic Marvel actor fashion, that’s a big 'not telling.' Which, of course, only makes the speculation engine hum even louder.
Carol’s Current Status in the MCU
Where did we last leave Carol Danvers? At the end of 'The Marvels,' she decided to plant some roots—moving into Monica Rambeau’s spot on Earth, with a little help from Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) and her family. Oh, and Goose the Flerken (still a scene-stealer) tagged along, naturally.
Does that move set her up for the next big Avengers showdown? Who knows. But the end of 'The Marvels' did open a side door: Monica Rambeau landed in another universe and immediately met up with X-Men’s Hank McCoy—yes, Kelsey Grammer still wears the blue fur. Monica’s not officially down for 'Doomsday' or 'Secret Wars' yet, but Hank McCoy is. So if they’re bringing in the mutants, there’s a decent chance these storylines will intermingle sooner than later.
MCU Release Schedule (AKA: Get Your Calendar Out)
- 'Avengers: Doomsday' hits theaters December 18, 2026
- 'Avengers: Secret Wars' follows on December 17, 2027
If you’re keeping tabs at home, we’re heading for two back-to-back Marvel mega-movies packed with, well, whoever they can get to sign on the dotted line (and maybe a few multiversal surprises tossed in for good measure).
Bottom line: Brie Larson’s not confirming anything, but don’t count Captain Marvel out just yet. The MCU rarely leaves a big gun like her sidelined for long. As always, stay tuned—Marvel’s favorite hobby is keeping us guessing.