CONFIRMED: The Russo Brothers Will Direct Avengers 5 & 6

Katie Francis

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CONFIRMED: The Russo Brothers Will Direct Avengers 5 & 6

During the Marvel Studios panel at San Diego Comic-Con 2024, it was confirmed that the Russo Brothers will return to direct the fifth and sixth Avengers films.

Two men stand in front of a textured wooden background. One wears glasses and a dark blazer, while the other wears a green jacket with the collar turned up. Both look towards the camera.

The duo is no stranger to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, having previously directed “Captain America: Civil War” (2016), “Avengers: Infinity War” (2018), and “Avengers: Endgame” (2019).

The next ensemble Avengers films will be “Avengers: Doomsday,” coming in May 2026, followed by “Avengers: Secret Wars” in May 2027. Also returning for the films will be the cast of the upcoming “The Fantastic Four: First Steps” and Robert Downey Jr., who will be playing Doctor Doom. Downey Jr. previously portrayed Tony Stark/Iron Man in the MCU.

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