Summary
WithAvengers 5still looking for a director,Deadpool & Wolverinefilmmaker Shawn Levy chimes in on his potential return to theMarvel Cinematic Universe. 2024 will see a big change forthe MCU timelineasDeadpool & Wolverinewill bring Ryan Reynolds' Wade Wilson into the Avengers-based franchise. Helmed by Levy,Deadpool & Wolverineis tracking to be a financial success, as early reactions have also shown a promising reception.
In a new interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, Levy was directly asked when he would be ready to do another MCU film - a concept with particular significance given various rumors have suggested him asa potential candidate to directAvengers 5. While theDeadpool & Wolverinedirector didn’t confirm any recent rumors, Levy stated the following about potentially working with Marvel Studios again:
I’ve read all those rumors, and it’s nice! I’ll say this: it’s been an incredibly gratifying experience making this movie [Deadpool & Wolverine.] I know how happy I am with the process and the results. I know how happy Marvel is with the process and results, so I won’t be surprised if there’s more Marvel in my future. As to when, it would have to be the right idea, the right story, and the right moment, and probably after I get about 48 hours of rest!
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Avengers 5’s Director Rumors Explained
On August 20, 2025, it was revealed byThe Hollywood Reporterthat Levy was reportedly being courted by Disney and Marvel Studios for theAvengers 5directing gig. Levy had reportedly been offered the job back in March, but had to decline due to his other scheduling commitments. The trade also made note that other filmmakers were still being eyed, as a deal with Levy had not been signed at that time.
In mid-July 2024, it was reported that Anthony and Joe Russo, who directedCaptain America: The Winter Soldier,Captain America: Civil War,Avengers: Infinity WarandAvengers: Endgame, were in early talks to return to the MCU to helmAvengers 5andAvengers: Secret Wars. Many believed the timing was fitting for this report to emerge as the San Diego Comic-Con is coming up, with Marvel Studios set to have their Hall H presentation on Saturday, July 27. As details are still being kept under wraps about the Hall H panel, time will tell what Marvel Studios will actually unveil there.
Only a few days after the initial Russo report,Kevin Feige clarified about the Russo brothersand their potential MCU return, stating"I can’t comment on it except to say it was somebody else a couple of weeks ago and I look forward to seeing who it is going to be next week." Whether or not the Russo brothers and Marvel Studios - or Shawn Levy and Marvel - are indeed in talks remains to be seen. But while things unfold, the world can look forward to catchingDeadpool & Wolverinein theaters starting this Friday.
Deadpool & Wolverine
Cast
A follow-up to the highly successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 films starring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth. The third film will be the first in the franchise to be developed under the Marvel Studios banner following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox.
