A new rumor dismissed one possible director for Avengers: Secret Wars.

One popular candidatehas beenRyan Coogler, but theBlack Pantherfilmmaker put somedoubts in the mind of fans.

Some directors likeScott Derricksonhave eventaken themselves out of the running, leaving fewer and fewer options.

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And theCaptain Marvelsequel is even rumored to havedirect connections toKang DynastyandSecret Wars.

But no, in all honesty, thereve been no conversations.

Weve not spoken to him about ‘Secret Wars.’

Avengers Secret Wars, Ryan Coogler, Jon Watts

With Destin Daniel Cretton already directingAvengers: Kang Dynasty, who else is left to directSecret Wars?

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The list is narrowing on who will/could direct the culmination of theMultiverse SagainAvengers: Secret Wars.

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So, who’s to say Feige or Coogler won’t change their minds?

There’s also the likelihood, as boring and predictable as it sounds, of theRusso Brothersreturning to direct.

However, the pair have alsoseemingly taken themselves out of the running.

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It’s honestly a mystery at this point who’ll end up as director.

Personally, Coogler still seems like the best candidate for the job.

Avengers: Secret Warsis set to debut in theaters on May 1, 2026.

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