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Summary

• Marvel Studios needs to begin a course correction in the MCU after recent controversies and disappointments.
• Hiring the Russo brothers as directors for Avengers 5 and Avengers: Secret Wars is the perfect way to pull this off, as they have proven their strengths in their past MCU projects.
• The Russo brothers are strong directors, but I would love to see other creatives from Infinity War and Endgame, including Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, return, too.

After a series of disappointments, the MCU is in need of a course correction, but a new update concerning the possible directors for Avengers 5 and Avengers: Secret Wars sounds like good news to me – though I want even more. Recent projects such as Thor: Love and Thunder, Secret Invasion, and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania have soured some viewers' perception of the MCU, and the franchise has also been a source of controversy, particularly concerning Jonathan Majors. Marvel Studios needs a big swing to get back on track.
I was one of many who was thrilled to hear the news from The Hollywood Reporter that the Russo brothers are in talks to direct Avengers 5 and Avengers: Secret Wars in the MCU's Phase 6. The Russo brothers have directed some of my favorite MCU projects, including Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame, so I would love to see them be welcomed back into the franchise. This could be just what the MCU needs, but I think a few more people need to return, too.
2:34 Related Avengers 5 No Longer Kang Dynasty, New Story Focus Reportedly In Development A new bombshell report reveals major details about the upcoming Avengers 5, including the status of its Kang the Conqueror connection and director.
4 Avengers 5 & 6's Russo Brothers Director Report Would Be Perfect For The MCU Some have expressed concern about the Russo brothers potentially returning to the MCU, as it would be great to see new directors given the chance to show off their talents in the franchise. However, after a period of struggle and uncertainty, I think bringing the Russo brothers back for Phase 6's epic Avengers movies is the perfect choice. Marvel Studios needs to earn back its once-stellar reputation, as recent controversies, poor box office performances, and behind-the-scenes drama have caused some major problems.
Most notably, the 2023 arrest, conviction, and firing of Jonathan Majors threw Kang's future in the MCU into jeopardy. This prompted huge changes to be made to Avengers 5, originally titled The Kang Dynasty, as director Destin Daniel Cretton and writer Jeff Loveness departed the movie. If Avengers 5 and its sequel are to match, or even beat, the massive successes of Infinity War and Endgame, Marvel Studios needs some certainty, and the Russo brothers' track record in the MCU has convinced me this is the right route.
Why The Russo Brothers Are Exactly What The Multiverse Saga Needs To Course Correct Close While I've found the Russo brothers' work outside the MCU unusual, with the directing duo not really producing any major hits since Avengers: Endgame, their track record within the Marvel world is second-to-none. The Russo brothers' four previous MCU movies have collectively grossed over $6.7 billion at the box office, with Avengers: Endgame becoming the highest-grossing movie of all time prior to Avatar's 2021 re-release. This huge level of success is unmatched at Marvel Studios.
Russo Brothers MCU Movie
Year
Box Office
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
2014
$714.4 million
Captain America: Civil War
2016
$1.153 billion
Avengers: Infinity War
2018
$2.052 billion
Avengers: Endgame
2019
$2.799 billion
Considering the scope of their previous MCU projects, I think the Russo brothers' return for Avengers 5 and Secret Wars makes even more sense. Infinity War and Endgame were two of the MCU's biggest events, but I'm sure this will be exceeded in Phase 6, as the upcoming Avengers movies will explore the entire multiverse, and apparently include over 60 returning MCU characters. The Russo brothers already have a strong relationship with many of these returning actors, so their return would benefit the MCU massively.
Marvel Could Cement Avengers 5 & Secret Wars’ Success By Bringing Back Infinity War & Endgame’s Entire Creative Team The Russo brothers, of course, did a fantastic job as directors, but they would have little to direct without the incredible work of other creatives.
It's all well and good to give all the credit to the Russo brothers for their past successes in the MCU, but this is far from the truth. In fact, to ensure Avengers 5 and Secret Wars are as strong as can be, I would love to see Marvel Studios also bring back other creatives from Infinity War and Endgame, namely Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. Markus and McFeely wrote all four of the Russo brothers' MCU movies, as well as Captain America: The First Avenger and Thor: The Dark World (which I guess was an outlier).
I think some of the MCU's best writing was featured in Infinity War and Endgame, striking the perfect balance between comedy, emotion, intensity and poignancy. The Russo brothers, of course, did a fantastic job as directors, but they would have little to direct without the incredible work of other creatives at Marvel Studios. Markus and McFeely are proven talents, so I desperately want them to reunite with the Russo brothers to cement Avengers 5 and Avengers: Secret Wars as successful projects – sorry Michael Waldron.
Avengers 5 Not Yet Rated AdventureSuperheroAction Avengers 5 will bring Earth's Mightiest Heroes together for the first time in the Infinity Saga. Not having appeared since Avengers: Endgame in the MCU Phase 3, the wide range of heroes must find a way to come together to defend Earth once more. 
Release Date May 1, 2026 Studio(s) Marvel Studios prequel(s) The Amazing Spider-Man , Shang-Chi 2 , Captain America , Captain Marvel , Daredevil , Ant-Man and the Wasp Avengers: Secret Wars Not Yet Rated SuperheroActionAdventure Avengers: Secret Wars is the sixth Avengers film and takes place during phase six of Marvel's Cinematic Universe. The film will see several heroes from the prior phases return and battle against a cosmic threat to rival Thanos, and borrows elements of the Marvel Comics event of the same name.
Release Date May 7, 2027 Studio(s) Marvel Studios prequel(s) Avengers: The Kang Dynasty Upcoming MCU Movies
Release Date
Deadpool & Wolverine
July 26, 2024
Captain America: Brave New World
February 14, 2025
Thunderbolts*
May 5, 2025
The Fantastic Four
July 25, 2025
Blade
November 7, 2025
Avengers 5
May 1, 2026
Avengers: Secret Wars
May 7, 2027