Marvel Studios is reportedly in early discussions with Shawn Levy, director of the upcoming "Deadpool & Wolverine" film, to helm "Avengers 5." Despite "Deadpool & Wolverine" yet to release, Marvel's confidence in the film has led to Levy being considered for the next Avengers installment. This potential partnership comes amid significant challenges for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), including the legal issues surrounding Jonathan Majors, which have pushed Marvel to possibly move away from Kang's storyline. With the MCU planning to slow down its project releases, "Deadpool & Wolverine" remains a crucial film for 2024, alongside Disney+ series like "Agatha All Along" and "Eyes of Wakanda."

Why is Marvel considering Shawn Levy for Avengers 5?

Marvel is considering Shawn Levy for "Avengers 5" because of the confidence they have in his direction of "Deadpool & Wolverine," which, despite not being released yet, has generated positive internal expectations.

"Deadpool & Wolverine" marks a significant entry in the MCU, scheduled for release a little over a month from now. Directed by Shawn Levy, who is also known for his work on Netflix's "Stranger Things" and an upcoming "Star Wars" film, this collaboration indicates Marvel's high hopes for maintaining the MCU's momentum despite recent challenges.