It’s been nearly twelve years since Edgar Wright walked away from Ant-Man and, for some fans, that still stings. The Baby Driver director was once set to bring his signature style to one of the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, only to part ways with Marvel Studios in 2014 over, you guessed it, creative differences. While Peyton Reed ultimately took the helm and delivered a hit, Wright's version remains one of the great “what-ifs” of superhero cinema. But could the director helm another new superhero movie? Well, someone asked him.
I've wondered if Wright might be open to tackling more superhero-based fare. So I was delighted when, during an interview with The Playlist, Wright finally addressed whether he’d ever return to the genre. The filmmaker -- who was there to discuss his 2025 movie release The Running Man -- delivered an answer that was about as dry as you'd expect. While he doesn’t slam superhero movies outright, it’s clear he’s not itching to put on the cape and cowl anytime soon. If you were holding out hope for him to lead an X-Men or Fantastic Four, well, brace yourself:
