Ryan Coogler addresses rumors that he is directing Secret Wars

Marvel typically hands the big-budget crossover films to a director that has already had experience working within the MCU. Joe and Anthony Russo helmed both Avengers: Infinity Wars and Avengers: End Game after the success of their Captain America series of films. Destin Daniel Cretton was also tasked to lead Avengers: The Kang Dynasty after surprising fans with the box-office performance of the Shang-Chi movie.

It would be apt to reward Ryan Coogler with an Avengers project after his success with Black Panther and what is seemingly another blockbuster in Wakanda Forever. Initial reactions to the movie's premiere have been very positive.

Black Panther 2's marketing has also been on point. The numerous trailers for the upcoming movie have been well planned to pique the audience's interest, especially with a new character taking on the mantle of Wakanda's protector. The character's identity has been a closely guarded secret and its been speculated that there will be multiple heroes taking on the role of Black Panther.

Fans of Black Panther and Ryan Coogler would be ecstatic to have the director helm an Avengers movie project. His pedigree and experience would certainly lead to a spectacular ending to the Multiverse Saga.

As for Coogler's immediate future in the MCU, the director will be involved in the Ironheart series on Disney+ as executive producer. He has also been tapped to direct a new Wakanda series for Disney+ after signing a five-year deal with Marvel Studios.

When asked about the prospect of a third Black Panther movie, Coogler replies in typical Marvel fashion. "I got no answers for you. I'm trying to finish what I am doing and then think about whats next," Coogler states.

For now, all eyes will be on Black Panther: Wakanda Forever as it premieres in less than two weeks. The movie will open in theaters and on Imax on November 11, 2022.