Secret Wars co-director Anthony Russo rejected movie at 1st

Avengers: Secret Wars Story 'Activated All Of Us," Says Director
The brothers, who also directed Avengers: Infinity War and Captain America: Civil War, said they've had countless conversations about how to make their return to Marvel after providing a pretty definitive conclusion in 2019's Endgame. Now, though, they've figured it out.
Avengers: Secret Wars co-director Anthony Russo rejected the movie at first
Anthony Russo initially turned down the idea of directing ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’. The filmmaker is returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) with his directing brother Joe Russo and screenwriter Steven McFeely for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ and its sequel ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’,
5 Things Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars Need to Include From the Comics
Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. This began with San Diego Comic-Con in 2024, when Kevin Feige announced the return of Marvel heavyweights Robert Downey Jr. and filmmakers the Russo brothers, and continued with the news that Chris Evans will also return to the MCU.
Here’s why the Russos had to come back for Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars
Secret Wars, Marvel shifted to Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. They still focus on a multiversal war leading to a confrontation between the Avengers and a big villain, but Marvel delivered an incredible twist.
Russo Brothers Reveal 'Secret Wars' Comic Inspired Their 'Avengers' Return
One (or possibly two) iconic Marvel storylines motivated the Russo brothers to return to the MCU five years after 'Avengers: Endgame.'
The Russo brothers said "f*** no" to directing Avengers: Secret Wars until "stumbling upon" the perfect idea: “That’s a story we need to tell”
Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device The Russo brothers weren't too keen on returning to direct Avengers: Secret Wars - until they stumbled upon the right idea for the pic.
The Russo Brothers Confirm They Had Plans for a Marvel Return Before Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars
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Will Avengers: Secret Wars Have An Even Bigger Impact On The MCU Than Avengers: Endgame? Let's Talk About What We Know
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