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Director Jon Watts Exits Marvel's 'Fantastic Four' But Expected To Return For 'Spider-Man 4'
Mumbai, May 1 - Director Jon Watts, who is fresh from all-time blockbuster, Marvel/Sony's "Spider-Man: No Way Home", has stepped down from directing Marvel Studios' "Fantastic Four" movie. Watts has directed three Spider-Man movies - "Homecoming" (2017), "Far From Home" (2019), and "No Way Home" (2021).## Watts was supposed to direct one of the most anticipated films in the upcoming Marvel Studios slate, and a reboot of the iconic "Fantastic Four". He, however, exited from directing duties of the upcoming movie to take a break from large-scale superhero movies. ## "Making three Spider-Man films was an incredible and life-changing experience for me. I'm eternally grateful to have been a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe for seven years. I'm hopeful we'll work together again and I can't wait to see the amazing vision for Fantastic Four brought to life", the director said in a statement to Deadline. ## Meanwhile, Marvel/Sony is reportedly working on the next trilogy of "Spider-Man" featuring Tom Holland, Zendaya" and director Jon Watts. While the next Spider-Man movie hasn't been officially announced yet, it is almost certain that at least the next film in the superhero series will bring back the Homecoming trilogy trio. ## "Spider-Man 4" will take some time to get on the floors and that should be enough for Watts to return to the MCU. As per reports, Marvel and Sony are hopeful to have Holland, Zendaya, and Watts all back for Spider-Man 4 at some point in the future. ## Marvel boss, Kevin Feige also supported Watts's decision to step down as "Fantastic Four" director and looking forward to collaborating with him again in the future.## "We were looking forward to continuing our work with him to bring the Fantastic Four into the MCU but understand and are supportive of his reasons for stepping away. We are optimistic that we will have the opportunity to work together again at some point down the road", he said. Stay tuned...