Jeremy Renner news
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The gist
Jeremy Renner returns as Hawkeye in Avengers: Infinity Defense ride, opening 2028 at Disneyland. His first MCU appearance since 2021's Hawkeye signals a possible Doomsday role.
Background
Jeremy Renner, who played Hawkeye since 2011's Thor, has been largely absent from the MCU's Multiverse Saga, only appearing in the Disney+ series Hawkeye (2021) and a few episodes of What If...?. At D23, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige announced Renner would reprise the role for the Avengers: Infinity Defense attraction at Disney California Adventure, marking his first MCU appearance in five years. The ride, opening in 2028, features a multiverse storyline where guests join the Avengers to battle King Thanos.
How it unfolded
- Aug 12, 2026Renner headlines the Reno Off-Road Festival as grand marshal for the 30th annual Vegas to Reno race, which runs 'The Other Way' from Reno to Las Vegas.
- Aug 14, 2026Renner, a Reno resident, is ecstatic as grand marshal for the Reno-to-Vegas off-road race, participating in the kickoff festival at the J Resort.
- Aug 16, 2026At D23, Marvel announces Renner will return as Hawkeye in the Avengers: Infinity Defense ride, opening in 2028 at Disney California Adventure. Kevin Feige hints scenes were captured on the set of Avengers: Doomsday.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige announced Renner's return as Hawkeye for the Infinity Defense ride, stating scenes were captured on the set of Avengers: Doomsday.
- Analysts
- The ride's announcement may signal Renner's involvement in Avengers: Doomsday, as he was on a rumored cast list for the film.
Still unverified
Renner's potential role in Avengers: Doomsday is based on rumors and Feige's hint, not officially confirmed.