- Primary Subject: Jeremy Renner / Hawkeye MCU Return
- Key Update: Jeremy Renner sparked speculation about returning as Hawkeye in upcoming Avengers films.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: August 28, 2026
- Quick Answer: Jeremy Renner teased a potential Hawkeye return with a cryptic Instagram post, though he may simply be referencing his role in Disneyland’s Avengers ride.
Jeremy Renner has seemingly teased that he might return as Hawkeye in the upcoming Avengers movies based on his recent social media posts.
It's been five years now since the Oscar-nominated actor played the fan-favorite hero in the MCU. He has yet to make any more appearances in the franchise and was absent when the cast for Avengers: Doomsday was announced. Fans have been wondering whether he will be brought back again in any upcoming Avengers movies, and a recent social media story has sparked many theories.
Is Jeremy Renner Returning as Hawkeye? Actor's Cryptic Posts Explained
In a recent Instagram story post, Renner shared a close-up photo of his Hawkeye costume without any caption.
This prompted speculation among fans that the MCU veteran might have been teasing his potential return as the fan-favorite hero in the upcoming Avengers movies, especially for Secret Wars.
However, some have also speculated that the actor might just be teasing his return as Hawkeye in the upcoming Disneyland ride Avengers Infinity Defense, where he is expected to make an appearance as the beloved hero.
Shortly after that post, popular leaker Daniel Richtman stated that Marvel is adding "a lot more cameos now." It's unclear whether the leaker was referring to Avengers: Doomsday or Secret Wars, as reshoots for the former are rumored to be taking place, while the latter's production could also be on the way.
In a December 2025 interview, Renner was unsure whether he would return as Hawkeye in the upcoming Avengers movies, since he believes Clint Barton has retired, while also acknowledging the character could still return to action.
"I think he started retired… but he’s always pulled out of retirement, you know. I think he’s a family man; you always know where his allegiance lies, and he’s always come out of retirement, man. Until he’s killed, he’s always gonna be working," he said.
For now, let's wait and see whether Renner will eventually show up in any of the upcoming Avengers movies, but fans will definitely be happy if they see him with the bow again.
What to Expect in Avengers: Doomsday
Avengers: Doomsday follows beloved heroes from three distinct universes as they’re set on a deadly collision course and face an existential threat unlike anything they’ve ever encountered.
The star-studded cast includes Robert Downey Jr., Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Paul Rudd, Letitia Wright, Simu Liu, Tom Hiddleston, Winston Duke, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, Lewis Pullman, Hannah John-Kamen, Danny Ramirez, Tenoch Huerta Mejía, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Kelsey Grammer, James Marsden, Rebecca Romijn, Alan Cumming, Channing Tatum, Hayley Atwell, and Chris Evans.
The film is slated for release in theaters on December 18. It will also be available on Infinity Vision-certified screens.
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