With "Avengers: Doomsday" on the horizon, MARVEL Studios has launched its official rewatch podcast, "Countdown to Avengers: Doomsday." Hosted by "Ms. Marvel" star Iman Vellani and Frank Alvarez, the series guides audiences through a retrospective of key films from "The Infinity Saga."
As the podcast revisited 2016's "Captain America: Civil War," Chris Evans himself admitted that he wasn't actually on Captain America's side back then.
Discussing the film's iconic clash between "Team Captain America" and "Team Iron Man," Evans stated, "Personally, I might actually be Team Iron Man. I know that might be controversial."
In the film, the "Sokovia Accords" demanded that the Avengers submit to United Nations and governmental oversight. Steve Rogers refused to sign, believing that if superheroes were forced to obey political bodies, they would lose the freedom to intervene in crises immediately and could even be swayed by political and economic interests. Tony Stark, however, supported the Accords, arguing that with such immense power, the Avengers had a responsibility to account for the casualties caused by their battles.
In essence, Steve prioritized freedom of action and individual judgment, while Tony emphasized oversight, accountability, and safety. Now, with Evans publicly aligning himself with Iron Man, this long-standing fan debate has once again captured attention.
Notably, Evans is confirmed to return as Steve in "Avengers: Doomsday." In the teaser trailer, he even appears holding a baby, hinting that Steve may have become a father.
Considering the new film involves a "cosmic invasion" and a timeline-destroying crisis, it remains to be seen if Steve will gradually lean towards the "Iron Man" perspective—the one Evans himself supports—when his child's safety conflicts with his deeply held moral convictions. This potential shift is poised to be a major highlight of the movie.