Marvel Studios is in talks with the Russian to direct Avengers 5 and the team’s sequels.
Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) are in suspense. Directors Joe and Anthony Russo, better known as the Russo Brothers, are in talks to direct the next films in the Avengers franchise, the fifth and sixth installments. This news ignited the flames of anticipation, as Russo left an indelible mark on the MCU with films such as Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), Captain America: Civil War (2016), Avengers: Infinity War (2018) and Avengers: Endgame (2019). .
Expected return
After the resounding success of Endgame, the Roussos devoted themselves to projects outside of Marvel, such as The Cherry (2021) and The Gray Man (2022). However, according to The Hollywood Reporter, Marvel Studios is in “early talks” with them to bring the next installment of The Avengers back to life. The news comes after months of intense searches at the studio to find the right filmmakers for these highly anticipated films.
First, the fifth Avengers movie was going to be released under the title Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. However, this title and its approach are under review after Marvel cut ties with the actor who played Kang, Jonathan Majors. Destin Daniel Cretton, known for his work on Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings, was slated to direct this film, but left the project in November 2023. Now fans are speculating about the new direction this installment will take.
The challenge of finding a suitable director
The search for Avengers 5 and Avengers 6 directors is a grueling task. Deadpool and Wolverine director Sean Levy is among the names being considered for the role. However, the involvement of the Russo brothers seems to be an option that both fans and Marvel Studios are very excited about given their successful history with the MCU.
The sixth installment, Avengers: Secret Wars, promises to be a huge event. This title comes from two popular Marvel Comics stories. The first was a limited series published between 1984 and 1985, written by Jim Shooter with art by Mike Zeck and Bob Layton. The second, more recent version is the 2015-2016 saga created by Jonathan Hickman and Isad Ribich. Both plots are extremely complex and have left an important mark on the history of comics, raising even more expectations for this film.
The story of the Rousseau brothers
Outside of Marvel, Joe and Anthony Russo have proven their versatility by working on comic series such as Arrested Development, Community, and Happy Endings. His post-final projects like Cherry and Gray Man have shown his ability to tackle different genres. His next project, The Electric State, will debut on Netflix in 2024.
With Avengers 5 scheduled for release on May 1, 2026 and Avengers: Secret Wars on May 7, 2027, the next few years promise to be exciting for MCU fans. The return of the Russo brothers could be the key to maintaining the high level fans have come to expect from the Avengers movies.
Hope and joy
The news that the Russos might be returning to direct has caused quite a stir. His previous films in the MCU were not only box office successes but also received praise for their stories and direction. Fans are hoping his return will bring back the special magic that made movies like Infinity War and Endgame cultural phenomena.
The anticipation is palpable, and while talks are still in the early stages, the mere possibility of Russo directing Avengers 5 and Avengers 6 is enough to keep fans on the edge of their seats. Undoubtedly, the future of the MCU remains as bright and exciting as ever.