Scott Derrickson is the director of the critically-acclaimed and commercially successful MCU filmDoctor Strange. Derrickson was originally slated to direct its sequel,Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, but unfortunately left the project in its early stages due to creative differences. Now, Derrickson has publicly admitted that he is open to working with Marvel Studios again on a future film project.
Derrickson made a name for himself makinghorror films in the 21st century.The Exorcism of Emily Rose, Derrickson’s feature debut, was praised for its original approach to the exorcism subgenre, as it combined supernatural horror with legal drama. After that, Derrickson directed theDay the Earth Stood Stillremake and two more groundbreaking horror films,SinisterandDeliver Us from Evil. Derrickson famously brought his signature horror film imagination toDoctor Strange, and its title character has since become a fan favorite among MCU fans.
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Derrickson went to Twitter to publicly announce his desire to work with Marvel Studios again. He broke the news with a single sentence, saying, “I loved working with Marvel and would absolutely do it again.” WhileDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnesswill be helmed by originalSpider-Mantrilogy director Sam Raimi, fans would undoubtedly love to see Derrickson direct another MCU film in the future, as Derrickson’s original approach to the genre has caused fans to imagine other superhero movies the filmmaker could direct. Of course, Derrickson remained on boardDoctor Strange 2as an executive producer.
Fans of Derrickson andDoctor Strangewill be able to see the director’s next film sooner than they may have thought. His next horror/thriller,The Black Phone, releases in theaters in June and stars Ethan Hawke as a mysterious child kidnapper. The film is made by Universal and Blumhouse Productions and will be the first feature film by Derrickson sinceDoctor Strange’s release in November 2016. Fans are excited forThe Black Phone,as it represents a return to Derrickson’s horror roots sewn by previous films likeThe Exorcism of Emily RoseandSinister.
It may be disappointing that Derrickson was unable to directDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, but it is a cause of hope knowing that Derrickson may be able to make another MCU film in the future. Here’s hoping that Marvel Studios finds a way to continue its partnership with Derrickson on another project soon.
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessis scheduled to be released in theaters on July 06, 2025.
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