When Marvel introduced they have been making their very own Unbelievable 4 film at Disney’s Investor Day again in 2020, they didn’t have a solid to advertise, however they did have a director: Jon Watts, who’d already made two profitable Spider-Man films with Tom Holland, and would later direct No Approach House, which grew to become one of many greatest blockbusters in historical past. That alone gave followers purpose for hope after three doubtful to downright terrible earlier Unbelievable 4 film franchises.
However now Watts is gone, as confirmed by statements from each Watts himself and from Marvel. Watts defined (by way of Deadline) that making three Spider-Man films “was an unimaginable and life altering expertise for me” and that he was “eternally grateful to have been part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe for seven years” and “hopeful we’ll work collectively once more.” (Deadline wrote that Watts “wants a breather” after engaged on Spider-Man just about continuous for the final seven years.)
Right here’s what Marvel’s Kevin Feige stated about Watts’ departure:
We have been wanting ahead to persevering with our work with him to deliver the Unbelievable 4 into the MCU however perceive and are supportive of his causes for stepping away. We’re optimistic that we’ll have the chance to work collectively once more sooner or later down the street.
Now the search will start for a brand new director to helm what is taken into account one in all Marvel’s greatest franchises, even when the earlier films — together with a doomed Roger Corman produced challenge that by no means bought launched, two middling Fox films from the mid 2000s, and one disastrous reboot from 2015 directed by Josh Trank — haven’t lived as much as the idea’s field workplace potential. It was the primary superhero comedian created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, and is taken into account one in all their signature works, and the guide that launched the Marvel age of comics.
Watts already has one other challenge within the works exterior of Marvel; a movie starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt for Apple. What this all means for the way forward for the Spider-Man franchise is unclear.
Marvel’s Full Upcoming Part 4 Film Lineup
Right here’s each film Marvel presently has scheduled for launch in Part 4 of their cinematic universe.
