The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has emerged as one of the biggest movie franchises in the world and it boasts a roster filled with top-tier talent. However, things have been a little iffy based on the MCU’s latest releases and fans weren’t really pleased with the outcomes of movies like Eternals and a ton of other TV series that were supposed to lay the groundwork for the Multiverse saga.
With its reputation hanging on by a thread, there’s one move that the MCU can make that might just win their fanbase over once again. What’s the solution you may ask? Adding Christopher Nolan into the equation for future releases.
Fans plead for the MCU to join forces with Christopher Nolan
If you’re a faithful follower of all things Hollywood, you’d know that Christopher Nolan has a reputation for directing one blockbuster after the other. Nolan’s movies, such as Oppenheimer, Inception, The Dark Knight, and many more, have grossed as much as $6 billion at the box office.
Nolan is known for his incredible eye for cinematography and his never-ending use of IMAX cameras, which were also used for Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Having already worked with the MCU’s greatest ever, Robert Downey Jr. on Oppenheimer, the franchise could use his expert skills to produce a few more hits.
Nolan’s Oppenheimer, which was made under Universal received incredible reviews, especially with regard to its cinematography. The movie also received an Academy Award for Best Picture as well. Nolan could work wonders with stars like Tom Holland and RDJ, who is set to return as Dr. Doom in the MCU, and fans seemingly agree to it.
Now we need a Christopher Nolan MCU movie!!!! Mark my words it’s only a matter of time before it happens!
— Syriangeekvibes (@syriangeekvibes) October 21, 2024
We want Christopher Nolan MCU movies.
— Altamash Mansuri (@eigfisev) October 22, 2024
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— XPRX BeeZy🫡🇺🇸🇵🇷🇭🇳 (@Walter_XVIII) October 21, 2024
The hype train started after The Hollywood Reporter announced that the ace director would be collaborating with Holland in an upcoming project. Since the MCU has already found more success than its rival DC Comics, this union could also attract the latter’s fans to fall in love with Marvel films.
Christopher Nolan’s next movie will feature Tom Holland and Matt Damon
There’s another trend that has to be paid attention to, Christopher Nolan clearly loves sticking to a select group of actors he’s worked with before. According to The Statesmen, the director’s upcoming movie will be Matt Damon’s third collaboration with him.
For now, details regarding the project haven’t been revealed but production will most likely commence in 2025. The untitled movie marks Nolan’s second film under Universal since leaving Warner Bros. after two decades of their partnership.
Nolan already has experience working on superhero movies. The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises, featuring Christian Bale have grossed over a billion each at the box office (via Movies Web).
Hopefully, the MCU hears the cries of its fans begging them to acquire Christopher Nolan. For now, the hype around his upcoming movie is poised to become even bigger over time. It has been confirmed that the movie will be released on July 17, 2026 (via The Statesman).
