Russo Brothers In Talks To Direct Two 'Avengers' Movies
Russo Brothers are in talks to direct two 'Avengers' films.
Joe Russo and Anthony Russo are once again assembling a team for Marvel. Yes, you read that right! As per Hollywood Reporter, the Russo Brothers are in talks to return to Marvel Studios to direct not just one, but the next two 'Avengers' movies. The same report states multiple names were in contention to direct two 'Avengers' films, including 'Deadpool & Wolverine' director Shawn Levy.
For the unversed, the Russo Brothers have directed four of Marvel's biggest movies, including 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier', 'Captain America: Civil War', 'Avengers: Infinity War' and 'Avengers: Endgame'.
Combined, their Marvel films grossed USD 6.681 billion, with 'Avengers: Endgame' standing as the No.2 movie of all time globally with USD 2.79 billion.
For the uninitiated, the fifth 'Avengers' movie was previously titled 'Avengers: The Kang Dynasty,' and it was to star Jonathan Majors as time-traveling villain Kang. However, Marvel Studios decided to cut ties with the actor after he was convicted of assault and harassment in December.
'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' director Destin Daniel Cretton was originally slated to direct 'Avengers 5', but he decided to step away in November 2023.
'Loki' writer Michael Waldron will be writing the script of 'Avengers 5' and 'Avengers 6'.
As per Hollywood Reporter, the sixth 'Avengers' film is 'Secret Wars', which is a storyline the Russos have long talked about wanting to adapt.
'Avengers 5' is set to release in cinemas on May 1, 2026, while 'Secret Wars' is slated to be released on May 7, 2027.
