Jeremy Renner Breaks Silence: Shocking Revelation About His Marvel Comeback

UPDATE — Hawkeye star Jeremy Renner says he is “sure we’ll end up doing season 2” of the Disney Plus series and is ready for any other Marvel Studios assignment that comes his way, according to a new interview with Empire Magazine published this week. Renner, who last suited up as the bow-wielding Avenger in 2021, told The Hollywood Reporter that returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe feels like “coming home,” adding, “My body’s getting ready; my mind’s already there”. The 54-year-old actor spent much of 2023 and 2024 rehabbing from a life-threatening snowplow accident, and he credits binge-watching the survival series Alone for keeping his spirits up during the grueling recovery process. Recovery update Doctors initially projected a multi-year timeline before Renner could consider high-intensity stunt work, but the actor now says he’s cleared for “light archery training” and cardio. “I’ve still got metal in my leg, but Hawkeye never needed super-powers—just perseverance,” he joked in the Empire sit-down. Physical therapists used modified resistance bands that mimic a bowstring to rebuild shoulder strength, a regimen Renner calls “the Barton protocol.” What this means for MCU Phase 6 Marvel has not formally announced Hawkeye Season 2, yet industry insiders note an open slot in Marvel Studios’ 2026 Disney Plus slate. Renner’s enthusiasm, coupled with Florence Pugh’s reported interest in returning as Yelena Belova, positions the series as a bridge to the long-gestating Young Avengers project. Rolling Stone reports that Marvel “loves the street-level stakes” Renner brings, a contrast to the multiversal chaos dominating Phase 6. Beyond Marvel: Lake Tahoe Summit Renner will make his first major public appearance since the accident at the 29th annual Lake Tahoe Summit on 6 August, where he’ll speak about environmental sustainability in his longtime home region. Fans speculate the healthy-looking Renner could use the event to soft-launch Hawkeye news; Disney has historically timed announcements around high-profile public engagements. Social buzz & search interest Since the Empire interview dropped, “Jeremy Renner return,” “Hawkeye Season 2,” and “Renner recovery” have surged on Google Discover and X (formerly Twitter), vaulting the actor back into daily top-trend status. With production rumors heating up and the star’s comeback narrative resonating online, expect search demand for Renner-related keywords to stay elevated through the end of summer.