Chris Evans" Captain America Is The MCU"s Biggest Victory So Far
Chris Evans' casting as Captain America is the Marvel Cinematic Universe's biggest victory so far. The MCU has had great success with its casting department, spearheaded by Sarah Halley Finn, over the years. The universe hinged on the original Avengers team, and the actors Marvel got for their roles did not disappoint, with the exception of Edward Norton, who was recast with Mark Ruffalo as the Hulk. As the universe grew, two characters emerged as the faces of the MCU, Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man and Evans as Captain America. Downey Jr. had the benefit of starting the MCU with 2008's Iron Man, quickly becoming Marvel's fan-favorite character.
On the other hand, Evans had to carve out his space little by little. Eventually, the actor managed to transform Captain America into one of the most popular superheroes, with Captain America's MCU trilogy amassing a total of over $2.2 billion worldwide. The biggest sign of Evans' success in the role was his last appearance as the character. 2019's Avengers: Endgame was the MCU's most ambitious movie, and the reactions in theaters to Captain America's "Avengers Assemble" order and the hero fighting Thanos with Thor's hammer, Mjölnir, were the movie's most significant. Avengers: Endgame cemented Evans' Captain America as the MCU's biggest victory.