Summary
Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige reportedly nixed Arrowverse andLegioncreators for theAvengers 5andAvengers: Secret Warsdirecting gigs. Asthe MCU timelinegrows closer to the end of The Multiverse Saga, Marvel Studios is working on gettingAvengers 5andAvengers: Secret Warscloser to starting production. While there have been a lot of creative shake-ups at Marvel Studios in the last year, things are getting on the right track for the nextAvengersfilms.
Only a few days after it was reported that the Russo brothers were in talks to directAvengers 5andAvengers: Secret Wars, another report reveals who Feige supposedly passed on for the job. According toPuck, Hollywood agency CAA pitched Greg Berlanti, who created the Arrowverse, andLegioncreator Noah Hawley to Feige, among other unspecified candidates for the massive directing gig, but the Marvel Studios president wasn’t interested. At the time of this story’s publication,Marvel Studios and Disney have yet to comment on this report.
How Will Marvel Studios Deal With Avengers 5?
The Next Avengers Movies May Move Away From Kang.
In a report related to the Russo brothers' potential MCU return, it was revealed that Marvel Studios is retoolingAvengers 5with a new story in mind.
While time will tellif the Russo brothers sign on forAvengers 5andAvengers: Secret Wars, there is the situation regarding Kang. Ever sincethe firing of Jonathan Majors, it has been unclear if the MCU is planning to recast him or write the character out of the story altogether. To this point, Marvel Studios has been very quiet about what they are going to do with Kang in relation toAvengers 5.
If Avengers 5 Drops Kang, What Could The Replacement Story Be?
Avengers 5 may be dropping Kang, which means the MCU is faced with replacing its initially planned story. Thankfully, there’s one glaring opportunity.
In a report related to the Russo brothers' potential MCU return, it was revealed that Marvel Studios is retoolingAvengers 5with a new storyin mind. At this point, it sounds like Kang is truly getting removed from The Multiverse Saga, with potentially a new villain taking center stage. Whetherthat will be someone like Doctor Doom or a different Marvel foeremains to be seen.
SinceMarvel Studios is confirmed for San Diego Comic-Connext week, Feige may have more to address onAvengers 5andAvengers: Secret Wars. That might be where they finally clarifyif Avengers 5 will be retooled asAvengers: Secret Wars - Part One, whileAvengers 6becomesAvengers: Secret Wars - Part 2. Hopefully, by next week, the MCU audience will have a better idea of what’s going on withAvengers 5andAvengers: Secret Wars.
Avengers: Secret Wars
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Avengers: Secret Wars is an anticipated installment in Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, serving as the finale of The Multiverse Saga. Scheduled for release in December 2027, the film’s plot remains under wraps, fueling curiosity about its role in the expansive Marvel narrative.
