Overview
- Stan, who spoke at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday, said playing Bucky feels like returning to a long‑standing role and that he hopes to keep doing it.
- The actor has already filmed scenes connected to the MCU's next big ensemble film and is expected to appear in Avengers: Doomsday later this year.
- At the same time, Stan is preparing to shoot The Batman Part II in the U.K. this summer to play Harvey Dent/Two‑Face for Warner Bros./DC.
- Fans and outlets have speculated that his DC casting could signal an MCU exit but reporters note that actors and studios often use misdirection around major franchise films.
- Broader franchise factors such as future Avengers films and shifts in the Captain America storyline will ultimately shape Bucky’s destiny and are the key things to watch next.