Jeremy Renner has Marvel fans wondering whether Hawkeye could be preparing to fire another arrow in the MCU. The actor appeared to tease a possible return as Clint Barton by sharing a photo of his Hawkeye costume on Instagram alongside music from the character’s theme. Renner did not explain the post or directly mention “Avengers: Doomsday,” but its timing quickly attracted attention. The tease arrived as reports indicated that additional filming for the upcoming Avengers movie was underway. However, Renner has not officially been announced as part of the film’s cast.
Renner’s Instagram post featured his recognizable Hawkeye costume and was set to the “Hawkeye Theme.” Although the actor did not provide any further context, the post immediately raised questions about whether Clint Barton could appear in “Avengers: Doomsday.”
The speculation grew after Winston Duke, who plays M’Baku in the MCU, confirmed that “additional photography for Avengers: Doomsday” was underway during an interview with CNA.
Additional photography is common on major studio productions and does not necessarily indicate that new characters are being added. Still, Renner’s decision to spotlight his Hawkeye costume while the film was reportedly back before cameras gave fans reason to speculate.
Disney’s currently announced cast list for “Avengers: Doomsday” does not include Renner. The actor also said in October 2025 that he was not scheduled to appear in either “Avengers: Doomsday” or “Avengers: Secret Wars.”
Until Marvel or Renner confirms otherwise, his involvement remains unverified.
Hawkeye Is Officially Returning For A Disney Attraction
While Renner’s possible return to the big screen remains uncertain, his next appearance as Clint Barton has already been confirmed elsewhere. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige announced that Renner will reprise the role for “Avengers Infinity Defense,” one of two new attractions coming to Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. The attraction was announced during the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase at D23 2026 and is expected to open in 2028.
Guests will reportedly travel through locations including Asgard, Wakanda and New York City while joining Marvel heroes in a confrontation with King Thanos.
Renner will be joined by several established MCU stars, including Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Anthony Mackie as Captain America and Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man. Iman Vellani will also appear as Ms. Marvel and greet guests before they begin the attraction.
The project confirms that Renner is willing to return to Hawkeye, even if his future in Marvel’s theatrical universe has not been publicly settled.
Marvel has also earned a reputation for keeping major appearances secret. Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire repeatedly denied that they were involved with “Spider-Man: No Way Home” before both actors appeared in the film.
Jeremy Renner’s Potential MCU Comeback Follows His Snowplow Accident
A return to an Avengers movie would carry additional significance following Renner’s near-fatal snowplow accident. The “Hawkeye” star suffered severe injuries on January 1, 2023, while attempting to stop a snowplow from striking his nephew Alex, who was 27 at the time.
According to a sheriff’s report obtained by CNN, Renner was “pulled under the left side track.” He was hospitalized in critical condition and suffered more than 35 broken bones.
Renner later revisited the accident and his recovery. “Writing about it has been very emotionally cathartic to have to go word by word through it all again,” Renner told PEOPLE while promoting the book. “I don’t not talk about it. It’s part of my life every day, and it’s always a wonderful reminder of the strength of the human spirit and how fragile the body is and how badass it is at recovery.”
The Actor Recalled The Extent Of His Injuries
Renner described his injuries in graphic detail in the memoir, including how he saw “my left eye with my right eye” after his head struck the pavement. Despite the severity of the accident, he explained that he does not allow the memories to control his life. “I’m not haunted by the incident, not too often anyway, by the images, the sounds,” Renner said. “But I am reminded of my new reality, and it’s wonderfully positive. I didn’t die.”
The accident also had an emotional impact on his nephew, who witnessed what happened. “[Alex] read the book. Actually, we did listen to the book together, which was pretty intense, but we never really tried to push this under anything,” Renner explained. “If I get better, then he’ll get better. I put images in that kid’s head he cannot unsee, so I’m going to do anything I can to get better. So I’m healing him; he heals me. It’s a beautiful thing.”
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Is Set For A December Release
Renner’s recovery has allowed him to resume acting and officially step back into Hawkeye’s suit for Disney’s upcoming attraction. Whether that comeback will extend to the next “Avengers” films remains unknown.
“Avengers: Doomsday” is scheduled to arrive in theaters on December 18, 2026. “Avengers: Secret Wars” is expected to follow on December 17, 2027.
