Summary
TheAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Warsdirectors have been set as Marvel Studios gives a major update on the upcomingMarvel Cinematic Universemovies. It has been half a decade sincethe MCU timelinehad anAvengersmovie, as The Multiverse Saga has been focusing on fleshing out established heroes in the franchise while also adding new faces. However, as The Multiverse Saga is building towards Phase 6,Avengers 5andAvengers: Secret Warswill finally put a bigger focus on the beloved team.
After being absent from last year’s event, Marvel Studios took the Hall H stage at this year’sSan Diego Comic-Con, featuring Kevin Feige and multiple MCU talent. At the end of the panel, Feigeconfirmed Anthony and Joe Russo will direct bothAvengers 5, now titledAvengers: Doomsday, andAvengers: Secret Wars. Stephen McFeely, who co-wrote theCaptain Americatrilogy, as well asAvengers: Infinity WarandAvengers: Endgame, is set to write both of theAvengersPhase 6 films.
Avengers: Doomsday - Release Date, Cast, & Story Details
Avengers: Doomsday promises to bring an unprecedented kind of story to the forefront of the MCU, complete with one very important villain.
Why The Russo Brothers Are The Best Choice To Direct Avengers 5 & 6
They Have A Proven Marvel Track Record
Since the MCU timeline has had its ups and downs throughThe Multiverse Saga, tapping the Russo brothers to directAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Warsis another sign of Marvel Studios looking to lean into what made the franchise work as well as it did in The Infinity Saga. The Russos, through all of their MCU films, have gotten to build a dynamic with various cast members, which has created a solid working relationship. Having directors who can work with ensemble casts as big as the Avengers is also what the Russos thrived with during their time in the MCU.
The Russo brothers coming back to the MCU also feels fitting, as it has been rumored for a while thatAvengers: Secret Warswill set up a soft reboot for the franchise. If The Multiverse Saga concludes as a semi-finale to this version of the MCU, filmmakers who have been with the franchise for several years and have a great understanding of it are the proper filmmakers to end this era. With the Russos also having great box office success through all the MCU films they have directed, this could bode well forAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Wars’financial results.
WithAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Warshaving their filmmakers in place, it will be fascinating to see what characters they will bring back, as Phase 6 will be the first time the team is put in the spotlight again. But having the Russos back at the helm is definitely the first major step in the right direction. Hopefully, asAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Warsget closer to starting principal photography, there will likely be more news about the films throughout the rest of 2024.
Avengers: Secret Wars
Cast
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.
