The Russo Brothers hint at new Avengers films: ‘We’ve discovered an entry point into the narrative’
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The Russo Brothers are returning. Joe and Anthony Russo are set to direct two more Avengers films: Doomsday and Secret Wars. Following Avengers: Endgame, the Russo Brothers departed Marvel to explore other ventures, including the upcoming Netflix sci-fi adventure, The Electric State. As their promotional tour nears completion, they will commence production on Doomsday in the coming months. During a conversation with Deadline, they shared their filming plans, ending with a lighthearted remark about potentially not surviving the demanding process.
“It’s all in London. We’re shooting them relatively back-to-back,” Joe mentioned on the red carpet at The Electric State premiere. “It’s a substantial amount of work again. We might or might not survive. We’ll see.”
Setting jokes aside, the Russos expressed their enthusiasm for creating a new narrative in the MCU that will “challenge” audiences.
“We’re very excited about it,” Joe added. “We have found a way into the story that we believe will challenge viewers. It’s a challenge for us to execute. And it’s genuinely thrilling for us; it inspires us to get up and do it.”
Anthony and Joe Russo hinted at the forthcoming Avengers films, ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars,’ and speculated about the potential appearances of X-Men characters as well as Deadpool and Wolverine.
At San Diego Comic-Con 2024, the Russo Brothers were officially announced as the directors for the next Avengers movies. Robert Downey Jr. is making a surprising comeback to Marvel as the new antagonist, Victor von Doom/Doctor Doom. Downey is well-known for portraying Tony Stark/Iron Man for over a decade in the MCU.
Much of the information regarding Doomsday and Secret Wars remains under wraps, a hallmark of the Marvel filmmaking strategy. When asked about the heroes that will feature in the Avengers films, Joe responded, “Who knows? I don’t know. I don’t know who we’re going to see. I still don’t know.” He later clarified that “anyone in the Marvel bag” could make an appearance in the Avengers movies.
Avengers: Doomsday is set to debut on May 1, 2026, while Avengers: Secret Wars is scheduled to arrive one year later on May 7, 2027.
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Now that we're deeply into Phase 5, some devoted MCU fans are eagerly anticipating Avengers: Secret Wars. With a few years still ahead before the film is set to release, which will mark the conclusion of Phase 6, Marvel has a roadmap, and we have gathered some details about it.
Below, we have compiled everything known about Secret Wars, including potential plot points, likely key characters, as well as important information regarding the film's cast and release date. It's essential to note that there are still many uncertainties about the project, including who will direct it. However, for now, here’s everything we know about Avengers: Secret Wars.
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It wouldn't be San Diego Comic-Con without an in-depth exploration of the MCU. Following a relatively underwhelming presentation by competitor DC, Marvel revealed new trailers, character introductions, casting announcements, and updated release dates for most of its upcoming film and television projects.
First, the Disney+ content. Fans were given a closer look at the upcoming series She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, starring Tatiana Maslany as the green giantess who is trying to balance her career as a lawyer with her newfound role as a superhero. Assisting her is her cousin Bruce Banner, aka the Hulk, portrayed once again by MCU veteran Mark Ruffalo.
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