Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are buzzing, as there’s a strong rumor making the rounds that Sam Raimi, the acclaimed director behind the original Spider-Man trilogy, is being considered to direct the next big chapters in the Avengers series: Avengers: Secret Wars and Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.
This development comes as Marvel aims to rejuvenate its cinematic endeavors in the wake of recent underwhelming performances. Initially, the baton for Avengers: The Kang Dynasty was in the hands of Destin Daniel Cretton, the American filmmaker best known for helming Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
However, Cretton has reportedly stepped away to focus on other projects, with some speculating this move might be influenced by the lukewarm reception of The Marvels. Given this, industry insider Daniel Richtman now claims that Sam Raimi is the top pick to replace Cretton.
Despite mixed reactions to his recent venture, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, he’s no stranger to creating cinematic splendors. His track record with superhero films, notably the Spider-Man series, has left an indelible mark on the genre, so it makes sense why he would be a good choice for potentially the biggest films in Marvel’s upcoming slate of projects.
The fan reaction to this rumor has been overwhelmingly positive. Social media platforms are abuzz with discussions and excitement, with theories sprouting all over about what a Raimi-led Avengers project might entail. Though it’s only a rumor at this point, fans have been given a new reason to rekindle their love affair with the MCU.
If Raimi does step into this role, he’ll be facing the monumental task of not only managing an ensemble cast of well-loved characters but also steering the two-film storyline to a satisfying conclusion of the MCU’s Multiverse Saga.
From the looks of it, Secret Wars and The Kang Dynasty might be Marvel’s last opportunity to inject new life into the superhero genre, possibly redefining it for the next generation of viewers or dooming it indefinitely.
While the cast for these upcoming blockbusters remains under wraps, it’s clear that Marvel is taking steps to reflect and perhaps pivot in response to the so-called ‘superhero fatigue.’ How Raimi’s unique storytelling style will mesh with Marvel’s vision remains to be seen, but it’s undoubtedly an exciting prospect.
The release dates are already set in stone: Avengers: The Kang Dynasty for May 1, 2026, and Avengers: Secret Wars for May 7, 2027. Essentially, Marvel has less than three years to turn around the declining interest in the MCU and build up enough anticipation for the two upcoming films that are slated to tie up the narratives of Phases Four, Five, and Six.
