Exciting news for Marvel fans! Hailee Steinfeld has officially confirmed her return as Kate Bishop, the young archer Hawkeye, in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) film Avengers: Doomsday. The announcement came via a post on X by user @Austin_Medzz on April 1, 2025, at 19:20 UTC, accompanied by a striking image of Steinfeld in her Hawkeye costume, standing confidently with a target-like backdrop adorned with colorful lights. The post also featured the Avengers: Doomsday logo, signaling her involvement in the highly anticipated film.
Hailee Steinfeld confirms that she will return as Kate Bishop Hawkeye in #AvengersDoomsday
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— Austin Medeiros (@Austin_Medzz) April 1, 2025
Steinfeld first portrayed Kate Bishop in the 2021 Disney+ series Hawkeye, where she teamed up with Jeremy Renner’s Clint Barton, winning over fans with her charm and archery skills. Since then, her character has appeared in smaller roles, including a post-credits cameo in The Marvels and a recent animated return in a Disney+ series, as noted in a January 2025 article from The Direct. Speculation about her role in Avengers: Doomsday had been swirling, especially after a March 2025 report from MaxBlizz listed her among returning young heroes like Iman Vellani’s Ms. Marvel and Kathryn Newton’s Cassie Lang, hinting at a potential Young Avengers storyline.
However, earlier reports had cast doubt on her involvement. A ScreenRant article from March 30, 2025, expressed disappointment over Kate Bishop’s apparent absence from the Avengers: Doomsday lineup, alongside Renner’s Clint Barton. Steinfeld’s confirmation puts those concerns to rest, delighting fans eager to see her take on a larger role in the MCU’s next big team-up. Directed by the Russo Brothers, Avengers: Doomsday is set to release on May 1, 2026, and will feature a star-studded cast, including Chris Hemsworth, Tom Holland, and Benedict Cumberbatch, as confirmed by Empire Online. With Steinfeld’s return, the stage is set for an epic showdown in the MCU’s multiversal saga.
