The MCU film Fantastic Four will not be directed by Spider-Man

Marvel will need a new director for its upcoming film Fantastic Four Movie. Director Jon Watts, who was previously involved with the project, has parted ways with the project, citing the need for a break from superhero films. Deadline reported the move on Fridayand it was quickly confirmed by Disney and Watts.

Watts previously worked with Disney on all three of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man films. Watts was hired to direct Fantastic Four next, but after directing the entire Spider-Man trilogy he seemed to have decided he needed a break from the superheroes.

“Making three Spider-Man films has been an incredible and life-changing experience for me,” Watts said in a statement to Deadline. “I am eternally grateful to have been a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe for seven years. I am confident that we will work together again and I can’t wait to see the amazing vision for Fantastic Four

brought to life.”

Confirming there was no bad blood between the director and the studio, Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige said, “Working with Jon on the Spiderman

Movies was a real pleasure. We looked forward to continuing our work with him to bring that to the table Fantastic Four into the MCU, but understand and support his reasons for retiring. We are optimistic that at some point we will have the opportunity to work together again.”

Disney announced Fantastic Four in 2020, but the film was never given a release date.