With the anticipated release of Deadpool & Wolverine on July 26, excitement is building around its potential box office success. The film’s director, Shawn Levy, is now being considered as the prime candidate to direct another high-profile Marvel Studios project.
While Levy is currently focused on Deadpool & Wolverine, insiders reveal that Marvel is eager for him to take on a new blockbuster. Although this project is still in the initial stages, sources indicate that Levy has received the script and is contemplating the offer. Previously, scheduling conflicts had prevented Levy from accepting the role when approached in mid-March.
In addition to his work on Deadpool & Wolverine, Levy also serves as director and executive producer for the popular Netflix series Stranger Things. This busy schedule originally conflicted with Marvel’s timeline for Avengers 5, but the studio has since pushed back the film’s release. This adjustment has opened a window for Levy to reconsider the opportunity.
Marvel’s persistence in re-approaching Levy underscores their strong desire to collaborate with him, especially considering the significant impact Deadpool & Wolverine is expected to have.
The new film’s script is penned by Loki creator Michael Waldron. The project, initially titled “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty,” underwent changes after Jonathan Majors, who was cast as Kang the Conqueror, was convicted of assault and harassment.
Originally, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton was set to direct the film. However, Cretton parted ways with Marvel Studios in November 2023. The currently untitled movie is scheduled for release on May 1, 2026.
As Marvel Studios eyes Levy for this new venture, the film industry awaits further developments with keen interest, given Levy’s impressive track record and the anticipation surrounding his upcoming projects.
