Summary:
- Marvel Studios is considering Shawn Levy to direct Avengers 5, which could feature over 60 MCU characters.
- Levy is evaluating the offer while juggling other projects, including Stranger Things and Deadpool & Wolverine.
- The final decision may depend on the success of Deadpool & Wolverine, with Avengers 5 scheduled for release on May 1, 2026.
With the upcoming release of Deadpool & Wolverine set to be a major summer hit, Marvel Studios is reportedly eyeing director Shawn Levy to take on the next Avengers movie.
Deadline reports that Levy is considering the job of directing the film, previously known as Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, which was initially linked to Jonathan Majors and Destin Daniel Cretton.
Rumors about Levy taking over the project have been circulating for weeks. According to the report, Levy has been sent the latest script by Michael Waldron but has not yet accepted the offer.
Levy’s schedule is packed, as he is involved in the final season of Stranger Things, promoting Deadpool & Wolverine, and working on a future Star Wars movie.
Massive Scope and Ensemble Cast for Avengers 5
The report highlights the massive scope of Avengers 5, describing it as “one of Marvel’s largest productions to date.
Sources indicate that “more than 60 MCU characters could reprise their roles,” including Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hiddleston, Simu Liu, and Karen Gillan.
Unlike the previous Avengers films, which focused on a core group of heroes like Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Hemsworth, and Ruffalo, this installment is expected to give equal footing to a larger ensemble cast.
While the villain Kang has been removed from the film’s title, the character is still likely to have some role in the story. With Jonathan Majors no longer attached to the project, another actor may step in, or Kang’s presence could be minimized.
With Levy still undecided, Marvel continues to speak with other filmmakers. A decision on the director might not be made until after the box office performance of Deadpool & Wolverine is assessed.
Avengers 5 is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 1, 2026.
