Avengers: Doomsday Seemingly Bringing Back Brie Larson's Captain Marvel Despite 'The Marvels' Is Peak Hypocrisy

Avengers: Doomsday May Bring Back Brie Larson as Captain Marvel

Despite the box office disappointment of The Marvels, Brie Larson appears to be returning as Captain Marvel in Avengers: Doomsday. Although it was initially believed that Larson would not reprise her role in the MCU, recent sightings have sparked speculation to the contrary.

Speculation Fueled by Instagram Story

In a recent Instagram story (@brielarson), Larson was seen voting at the Statewide Special Election while wearing a wing accessory that closely resembles Captain Marvel’s signature look. This sighting has led fans to believe that last-minute changes are underway for Avengers: Doomsday, potentially bringing Larson back to the superhero ensemble.

Box Office Contrast: Larson vs. Eternals

While Brie Larson is seemingly allowed back despite The Marvels underperforming, other MCU characters like the Eternals remain absent from upcoming projects. The Eternals grossed $400 million worldwide on a $200 million budget, before marketing expenses (via The Numbers), marking a financial letdown.

"With a total box office collection of $400 million on a budget of $200 million before all the exorbitant marketing costs, Eternals was set up for failure."

The film’s reception was also lukewarm among critics and audiences, partly due to unclear direction and experimentation.

Director’s Comments on Eternals’ Performance

Director Chloé Zhao said in an interview with Vanity Fair: "Since it was just after the release of Endgame, it had a free rein to experiment with what could and couldn’t stick for the superhero ensemble."

This creative freedom may have contributed to the film’s inability to connect with the wider audience.

Summary

Brie Larson's potential return in Avengers: Doomsday contrasts with the absence of Eternals, despite both facing challenges at the box office and with critics.

Author’s summary: Brie Larson is rumored to return as Captain Marvel in Avengers: Doomsday, highlighting a surprising shift in MCU’s priorities amid mixed results for recent superhero films.

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FandomWire FandomWire — 2025-11-07

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