With a little over a week before San Diego Comic-Con and Marvel Studios' two big panels, they might have finally found directors forAvengers 5andAvengers: Secret Warsin some old familiar favorites thought to be out of the equation. Destin Daniel Cretton was originally intended to directAvengers 5,previously known asThe Kang Dynasty, but dropped out of the project, potentially to work on a sequel toShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.BothAvengers 5andAvengers: Secret Warsare massive films for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and many assumed they would want a director who has plenty of experience in superhero epics. Now they look to have found two men with more than a little experience in that field:The Russo brothers.
According toThe Hollywood Reporter, Joe and Anthony Russo are in early discussions to directAvengers 5andAvengers: Secret Wars. This would mark a major return for the Russo brothers to Marvel Studios, as they previously directed 2014’sCaptain America: The Winter Soldier, 2016’sCaptain America: Civil War, 2018’sAvengers: Infinity Warand 2019’sAvengers: Endgame.Deadpool & Wolverinedirector Shawn Levy was previously rumored to direct.
Could The Russo Brothers Strike Box Office Gold Again for Marvel?
Following The Russo’s massive critical and box office success with their MCU films, their recent work has really struggled.CherryandThe Grey Manreceived mixed-negative reviews from fans and critics alike, while their spy television seriesCitadelwas one of the most expensive television shows ever, and it failed to catch on with mainstream audiences. While a return to Marvel might seem like a safe bet, it is also one they have been teasing for years, as they always saidthe project that would bring them back is an adaptation ofSecret Wars. This outcome would be something Marvel fans have been calling for sinceSecret Warswas announced, and having already delivered the MCU’s biggest movies - which are also two of the highest grossing movies of all-time - it would be foolish of Marvel Studios to look elsewhere.
Prediction: Why Avengers 5 Will Be Changed to Avengers vs. X-Men
With Marvel scrapping plans for Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, it is likely the MCU’s Avengers 5 will be Avengers vs. X-Men.
Avengers 5was thrown into turmoil by the firing of Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror. Marvel Studios hadbuilt their entire Multiverse Saga around the character of Kang, something that is now being rewritten, at least in part. With the news that the Russo brothers are in talks to directAvengers 5andAvengers: Secret Warsso close to Comic-Con weekend, and with work on the big finale of the Multiverse Saga needing to start soon, next week’s Comic-Con panel would be the perfect stage for a big announcement.
Marvel Studios' return to Hall H on July 27 could hold many surprises for those who have stuck with the MCU through thick and thin. Not only could the Russos be announced as the directors for the next Avengers double-header, but the new title ofAvengers 5could also finally be revealed. With many changes happening at Marvel Studios recently, and so many projects like Blade in a strange limbo right now, there are many questions that could be answered next weekend.
Avengers 5is set to open in theaters on July 07, 2025.Avengers: Secret Warsis set to open on August 01, 2025.
