Overview

• Renner told Empire he’s “sure” a second Hawkeye season will happen and that he’s eager to reprise the role in the MCU.
• He reports surpassing his pre-accident fitness, with his body now capable of executing Hawkeye’s signature stunts.
• In May he declined a Season 2 offer after Disney accountants proposed half his original salary, a decision he attributed to the studio’s finance team rather than Marvel creatives.
• Marvel executive Brad Winderbaum has confirmed the studio continues to explore opportunities for a second season of Hawkeye.
• The salary negotiations underscore tensions between Disney’s accounting department and Marvel Studios as they balance actor valuation with franchise continuity.