Ever since Marvel Studios decided to drop the Avengers: Doomsday cast reveal via a five-hour livestream, speculation about the appearance of additional characters has been running wild, with the latest rumor involving Hailee Steinfeld’s Kate Bishop. The actress appeared to possibly confirm her MCU return in the much-awaited Avengers sequel in a recent public outing, but uncertainty has fans questioning whether she really addressed her comeback.
Did Hailee Steinfeld just confirm Kate Bishop’s return in Avengers: Doomsday?
During the Bumblebee actress’ recent appearance at the Mexican premiere of her upcoming supernatural horror flick Sinners, a fan asked if she would be reprising her MCU role in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday.
As per a video clip shared by @marvel_updat3s on X (formerly Twitter), while Hailee Steinfeld moved ahead while signing autographs, she appeared to possibly nod in response to the query. This led many fans to conclude that Kate Bishop might appear in the sequel.
However, neither Marvel Studios nor Steinfeld has issued an official statement regarding Bishop’s involvement in Avengers 5. Moreover, it remains unclear if Steinfeld’s nod came in reply to the question about her appearance in Avengers: Doomsday. With a lot of commotion going on in the background, her response could likely have been to a fan who wasn’t seen or heard in the said clip.
Hailee Steinfeld made her Marvel debut as Kate Bishop in 2021’s Hawkeye series before donning the mantle once again for a brief cameo in the post-credits scene of 2023’s The Marvels, alongside Iman Vellani‘s Kamala Khan. The sequence supposedly served as a setup for a Young Avengers project, which has since taken the shape of a series called Champions.
While Steinfeld’s aforementioned response doesn’t provide any real clarity on her potential involvement in Avengers: Doomsday, more updates on the cast of the project should follow in the coming months. The film is currently on track to hit theatres on May 1, 2026.
