It feels like a matter of time until Avengers Endgame Directors Joe and Anthony Russo return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In fact, with the huge impact they’ve had on the MCU, they may very well find their way to another Disney-owned franchise at some point.
Although nothing is currently being worked on (that we know of), the Russo brothers may be on a collision course with Star Wars. The filmmakers even recently chimed in on how the sequel trilogy, which ended with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – would have changed under your supervision.
Two incredibly popular Disney sagas came to an end in 2019
Over the years, Disney has acquired large companies like Pixar and Fox. But its acquisitions of Marvel and Lucasfilm have been arguably the most profitable. After all, the MCU and Star Wars they are two of the greatest movie series of all time. And 2019 turned out to be a crucial year for both of them.
Few fans thought that either franchise would really end. But Avengers Endgame and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker each one marked the end of an era. The MCU finally ended its “Infinity Saga”, ending the stories of Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) and Captain America (Chris Evans). Equally, Star Wars He promised at last to stay away from the Skywalker family.
In the end, both films were financially successful. But Avengers Endgame He proved to be much more loved by the public and critics alike. Many fans consider Skywalker’s rise be a mediocre conclusion in the best of 42 years of storytelling, leaving Star Wars in a difficult place
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The directors of ‘Avengers: Endgame’ intervened in ‘Star Wars’
Considering the success of the MCU in relation to Star Wars, He soon took the opportunity to ask the Russo brothers for their opinion on the Star Wars sequel trilogy. After all, Disney has faced a huge divide among fans over the creative direction (or lack thereof) of the sequel trilogy.
“I think as a Star Wars fan, we probably would have focused on the Luke Skywalker story,” said Joe Russo. “And for me, there was a chance that three films focusing on that arc would be completed. But you can make different decisions. “
Previous versions of The awakening of strength actually focused on the characters in the original trilogy. But in an effort to revive the series for a new generation, the Star Wars the sequels featured Rey (Daisy Ridley) as the hero of the trilogy. And Luke’s story has been among the most controversial topics for fans.
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Joe and Anthony Russo could end up working within the ‘Star Wars’ saga
The great future of the screen Star Wars The saga is currently under development. Taika Waititi will co-write and direct an upcoming movie. The Last Jedi Director Rian Johnson is reportedly linked to his own trilogy. And then there’s a project in progress from Marvel Studios director Kevin Feige.
That last movie seems like the perfect opportunity for the Russo brothers to enter the “galaxy far, far away.” The film duo has been shown more than Disney. So it is quite possible that Feige or even Disney executives are looking to give the Russians a management concert at the Star Wars universe. So fans should prepare for that possible announcement.
