Very few names hold as much success and influence as Kevin Feige in the world of Hollywood. As the boss of Marvel Studios, Feige has been the driving force behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He has overseen the production of blockbuster movies and shaped the interconnected superhero universe that has captivated audiences worldwide. Recent rumors, however, suggest that Feige is considering a switch from the MCU to the iconic Star Wars franchise.
In recent years, there have been rumors suggesting that Kevin Feige may be eyeing a move from Marvel to Lucasfilm. The speculation gained traction when reports surfaced that Feige was being considered for the position of Lucasfilm President, currently held by Kathleen Kennedy – though that was something Feige denied at the time.
These rumors gained even more traction when a source recently claimed that Feige was contemplating leaving Marvel after the highly anticipated film Avengers: Secret Wars and taking over the Star Wars franchise. While the credibility of this source has recently been called into question, the idea of Feige transitioning from Marvel to Star Wars has generated significant some significant buzz.
Kevin Feige is thinking about leaving Marvel after Secret Wars and take over the Star Wars franchise pic.twitter.com/FYOtEo0NdJ
— MyTimeToShineHello (@MyTimeToShineH) November 6, 2023
It’s important to point out that Kevin Feige was rumored to be making a Star Wars movie back in 2019 and he denied it. He was recently asked if he was making a Star Wars movie yet again and he answered by simply saying “No.”.
We are talking to Kevin Feige at ‘The Marvels’ premiere in Las Vegas and all of our questions we answered!!#TheMarvels pic.twitter.com/BPSPSGDwlS
— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) November 8, 2023
It’s also important to point out that that a movie would be different than him taking over the entire Star Wars franchise.
Kevin Feige’s legacy at Marvel is unquestionable, with the MCU becoming a global phenomenon under his leadership. If the Marvel boss were to join Star Wars, he could potentially revitalize the franchise, offering an innovative approach to beloved characters and stories.
Only time will tell what the future holds for both Marvel and Star Wars, as fans eagerly await the next chapter in these iconic franchises.