Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye Dispute with Disney Explained

Jeremy Renner has sparked speculation about a possible return as Clint Barton, also known as Hawkeye, after sharing a cryptic image of the character’s costume online. The post has led fans to wonder whether Renner could appear in Avengers: Doomsday, but Marvel Studios has not confirmed his involvement. Renner reportedly shared the image on his Instagram Story on August 27. The close-up showed part of the suit Hawkeye wore during the finale of Hawkeye, including its textured chest armor and large purple emblem. The post also played “Hawkeye’s Theme,” composed by Christophe Beck and Michael Paraskevas. The message included no clear announcement, probably because Renner wasn’t included in Marvel’s announced cast for Avengers: Doomsday. The studio has confirmed several major returns, including Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, and Robert Downey Jr. as Victor von Doom, also known as Doctor Doom. The film is scheduled to open in theaters on Dec. 18, 2026. Renner last appeared as Clint Barton in the six-episode Disney+ series Hawkeye in 2021. The story followed Barton as he worked with Kate Bishop, played by Hailee Steinfeld, while dealing with a criminal group in New ...