Could a marvelous reunion betweenthe Russo Brothersand Disney be in the works? As Matthew McConaughey once said in aLincoln commercial, “Sometimes you’ve got to go back to actually move forward.”
PerThe Hollywood Reporter, Anthony and Joe Russo are in early discussions to directAvengers 5and6.
The Russo Brothers are the most prolific filmmakers in Marvel history. The duo directedCaptain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War,Avengers: Infinity War, andAvengers: Endgame. The Russos’ two Avengers films are two of the sixhighest-grossing films of all time.
Since leavingMarvelafterEndgame, the Russo Brothers have produced several hit movies, including two Extraction films andEverything Everywhere All at Once,with the latter winning Best Picture. The duo also produced Prime Video’sCitadel, which was renewed for a second season. However, their directorial efforts, notablyCherryandThe Gray Man, were critically panned. The Russos’ next film,The Electric State,will stream on Netflix in late 2024 or 2025.
Over the past few months, Marvel Studios has been searching for filmmakers to helmAvengers 5and6, two movies considered a high priority for the studio.Deadpool & Wolverinedirector Shawn Levy was rumored to be thetop choice to directAvengers 5. THR reports that Marvel offer LevyAvengers 5. However, Levy will likely work on hisStar Wars filmafter finishing his work onDeadpool & WolverineandStranger Thingsseason 5.
Avengers 5was originally titledAvengers: The Kang Dynasty,withShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsdirector Destin Daniel Cretton attached to direct. However, Cretton exited the project in November 2023, and Marvel fired Jonathan Majors, who plays Kang, the following month after sexual assault allegations.
Avengers 5will receive a new title and focus. Meanwhile,Avengers 6remainsAvengers: Secret Wars. The film could see the return of over 60 MCU characters, including legacy roles like Thor and the Hulk.
Avengers 5is scheduled for July 24, 2025, withAvengers 6coming out on July 05, 2025.
