Marvel Studios may have finally found a director for the next Avengers movie. According to Deadline and THR, “Deadpool” and “Wolverine” director Shawn Levy is in talks to helm the project, which was formerly known as “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty” before Jonathan Majors’ departure as the villainous Kang the Conqueror.
The studio reportedly offered Levy the job in mid-March, but he initially turned it down as he was still finalizing “Deadpool and Wolverine” and working on the final season of “Stranger Things.” However, Marvel’s decision to push the film’s release by several months has reopened the opportunity, and negotiations are now underway.
It’s important to note that this deal is far from finalized. Levy has been given the latest script by Michael Waldron but has not yet confirmed his involvement. Other filmmakers are also in contention for the role.
Deadline’s report additionally mentions some intriguing new plot details, which we’ll be keeping an eye on.
Stay tuned for updates and let us know in the comments: what are your thoughts on Shawn Levy potentially directing the next Avengers movie?
“Sources close to the project say more than 60 MCU characters could reprise their roles, including everyone from Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth and Benedict Cumberbatch to Tom Hiddleston, Simu Liu and Karen Gillan. Unlike the first four films in which there was a core group that consisted of Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Hemsworth and Ruffalo, many of the characters in this film would have equal footing, making it more of an ensemble feature instead of a handful of characters leading the team.”
Despite Jonathan Majors’ recent firing, Kang is still expected to appear in the upcoming Avengers movie, although the character is not anticipated to play as significant a role in the story. Loki writer Michael Waldron has been hired to pen a new draft of the script, and reports indicate that the events of Loki season 2 will continue to inform the main plotline. This suggests that Kang will likely remain as a supporting character at the very least.
Marvel and Disney severed ties with Majors almost immediately after he was found guilty, indicating they were likely waiting for the verdict before making their decision. However, some insiders believe the studio never intended to move forward with Majors as Kang, regardless of the trial’s outcome.
The trades don’t mention anything about a new actor taking over as Kang but do note that the movie “could potentially include multiple antagonists.”
“Avengers 5: The Kang Dynasty” is currently scheduled to arrive in theaters on May 1, 2026, with “Avengers: Secret Wars” to follow on May 7, 2027.
Stay tuned for more updates and let us know your thoughts on Kang’s role and potential new villains in the comments below!
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