Hailee Steinfeld Says She’s Ready to Return as Kate Bishop in the MCU

Hailee Steinfeld has once again hinted at her future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, telling fans she’s ready and waiting to return as Kate Bishop. Speaking on the Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, Steinfeld opened up about her recent projects and the possibility of rejoining the Marvel family.

The actress, who earned her first Oscar nomination 15 years ago for True Grit, currently stars in Sinners and continues to make waves across both live-action and animation.

Hailee Steinfeld Addresses Kate Bishop Rumors

Fans have been buzzing about a mysterious IMDb listing for a project titled Champions, which many believe could mark Kate Bishop’s next MCU appearance. When asked about it, Steinfeld laughed off the rumors, saying IMDb “can be updated by anyone,” and that it’s hard to know what’s real.

Still, her comments made it clear she’s open to returning:

“I’m always waiting by the phone. I love that family. I’m so grateful to be a part of it. Anytime they need me, they know where to find me.”

Her words have reignited excitement among fans eager to see Kate Bishop continue her arc following her debut in Hawkeye on Disney+.

Updates on Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse

Steinfeld also provided insights into her voice role as Gwen Stacy in Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. She described the creative process as fluid and ever-evolving, with multiple versions of dialogue recorded to capture the right tone and emotion.

“The script evolves constantly,” she explained. “That keeps things exciting and dynamic.”

Her continued involvement in both the MCU and Sony’s Spider-Verse highlights her versatility as an actress capable of crossing franchises with ease.

Why Fans Want Hailee Steinfeld Back as Kate Bishop

Since Hawkeye, Kate Bishop has become a fan-favorite character thanks to her charisma, humor, and chemistry with Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner). Steinfeld’s performance brought new life to the young-hero archetype, setting the stage for future team-ups like Young Avengers or Champions.

With Marvel entering a new phase after Secret Wars, Bishop’s return could bridge the gap between street-level heroes and larger cosmic events, giving fans a grounded yet exciting storyline.

What’s Next for Hailee Steinfeld

Between Sinners, Beyond the Spider-Verse, and potential Marvel projects, Steinfeld’s schedule continues to impress. Whether or not Champions turns out to be real, her enthusiasm for the MCU makes one thing clear — she’s ready to suit up as Kate Bishop again whenever Marvel calls.