Summary
Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige is allegedly considering a significant leadership change afterAvengers: Secret Wars. According to a rumor, Feige is contemplating taking overStar Warsafter the Multiverse Saga.
Avengers: Secret Warsis the culmination of Marvel Studios' currently-running Multiverse saga. If rumors are accurate, the film will include several heroes from pre-MCU movies, includingHugh Jackman’s Wolverine and Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man.Avengers: Secret Warsis also rumored to offer a clean slate for the MCU and potentially its leader.
According toMyTimeToShineHello, Feige is considering leaving Marvel Studios and leading theStar Warsfranchise. Although Kathleen Kennedy’s Lucasfilm contract was renewed through 2024, MyTimeToShine claimsKennedy’s time as theStar Warsfranchise’s leaderwill end sooner than expected. While these claims remain unsubstantiated by official sources, both rumors arrive as the MCU andStar Warsfranchises are experiencing creative difficulties in the eyes of many.
Recent Marvel Studios projects have experienced underwhelming box office numbers or reactions, likethe negatively-reviewsAnt-Man 3. Except forGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3andBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever, the MCU hasn’t resonated with audiences as beforeAvengers: Endgameconcluded the Infinity Saga. Similarly,Star Warsis having trouble maintaining fan interest or even getting a new film off the ground. Several developing Star Wars movies have been shelved or outright canceled over the nearly four years sinceThe Rise of Skywalkerpremiered in cinemas, and even fan-favorite Ahsoka lost viewers as its first season ran.
It was recently reported that Marvel Studios was considering anAvengersreboot with the original team, includingRobert Downey Jr’s Iron Man and Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow. While some fans were excited, others saw it as a desperate move that would render the events ofAvengers: Endgameinconsequential.
Some fans already believeMarvel could benefit from a leadership change. This is not necessarily a dig at Feige, who was instrumental in building the Marvel Cinematic Universe into the beloved and successful franchise it is. However, nothing lasts forever, and ifAvengers: Secret Warsis going to reboot the MCU, perhaps it would be the right time for Feige to have a fresh start as well.
Avengers: Secret Warsis scheduled to be released in theatres on July 30, 2025.
