Destin Daniel Cretton Reportedly Locked In to Direct Spider-Man 5
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Destin Daniel Cretton is reportedly returning to direct the fifth Tom Holland Spider-Man movie following the massive success of Brand New Day, though scheduling may push the release toward the end of the decade.
Marvel and Sony are wasting no time securing the future of their most profitable live action partnership. Fresh reports indicate that Destin Daniel Cretton is set to return to the director's chair for the fifth Tom Holland Spider-Man movie following the historic box office run of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. With that film nearing historic financial milestones and dominating pop culture conversations this year, keeping the creative team intact is a straightforward win for both studios.
Of course, scheduling remains the primary hurdle for the busy director. Cretton is currently attached to several high profile projects including a live action Naruto adaptation and a Hawaii Five O feature, alongside lingering fan demand for a Shang-Chi sequel. Even with a packed calendar and Marvel's release schedule heavily booked through upcoming massive crossover events, studio momentum suggests the web slinger will return to the big screen before the decade closes out.
For the broader entertainment community, the lingering question is where the cinematic universe goes next with the wall crawler. Tom Holland has previously hinted at discussions around passing the torch to a new generation, sparking renewed speculation that a live action introduction for Miles Morales could finally happen in this upcoming installment. As Sony wraps up its animated multiverse trilogy, bringing Miles into the main live action fold would open up massive storytelling possibilities for cross platform fans and merchandise economies alike.
Tags: Spider-Man, Marvel, Movies, Sony, Entertainment
Original article: IGN South Africa