Russo Brothers Helm Avengers Doomsday

The Russo brothers are returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to direct the next two Avengers films, Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, drawing inspiration from the 1984 and 2015 Secret Wars comic book series to bring back a central narrative to the franchise.

The directors, Joe and Anthony Russo, believe that the MCU has become too unwieldy and are seeking to treat it with maturity and complexity, making it relevant for adult audiences. They plan to draw loose inspiration from both the 1984 series, written by Jim Shooter, and the 2015 series, written by Jonathan Hickman, rather than directly adapting one specific comic run.

The 1984 series features the Beyonder, a cosmic entity who transports Marvel heroes and villains to a distant galaxy to battle on a world called Battleworld, while the 2015 series involves the destruction of the Marvel Multiverse due to an Incursion, resulting in the creation of a new version of Battleworld ruled by Doctor Doom. The introduction of Incursions in other Marvel films, such as Spider-Man: No Way Home, hints at the Russo brothers' use of the 2015 series as a primary source of inspiration.

The Russo brothers' approach to drawing inspiration from both comic runs will likely result in a unique blend of elements from both series, setting up the MCU's future storylines. The 1984 series also introduced the classic black suit worn by Venom, which could potentially be used in the next two Avengers movies, adding another layer of complexity to the narrative.

With the Russo brothers at the helm, fans can expect a fresh and exciting direction for the Avengers franchise, one that will likely explore the complexities of the Marvel Multiverse and the consequences of Incursions, all while maintaining the epic action and adventure that the series is known for.