Destin Yori Daniel Cretton is an American filmmaker. He is best known for directing the drama films Short Term 12 (2013), The Glass Castle (2017), Just Mercy (2019) as well as the Marvel Studios films Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021), the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026), and the television series Wonder Man (2026–present).
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Marvel Studios has locked in a packed Phase 6 schedule running from July 2026 through December 2027, headlined by Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Avengers: Doomsday, and the VisionQuest series. Robert Downey Jr. returns as Doctor Doom while Tom Holland begins a new Spider-Man trilogy under Destin Daniel Cretton's direction.
Lionsgate and director Destin Daniel Cretton have launched a worldwide casting search for the live-action Naruto movie, focusing on finding actors for Team 7's Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura. The move marks an exciting step towards bringing the beloved manga franchise to the big screen. Creator Masashi Kishimoto expressed his enthusiasm for the project, eager to see his characters come to life.
Marvel's Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is finally getting a sequel, with director Destin Daniel Cretton confirming that the project is still in development. Despite a five-year wait, Cretton assures fans that the team is working to "honor" the first film's incredible reception. Simu Liu will reprise his role as Shang-Chi in December's Avengers: Doomsday before the solo sequel, now likely pushed to the MCU's next phase after 2027's Avengers: Secret Wars.
Wonder Man started as a joke pitch but became a hit on Disney+, showcasing Simon Williams and Trevor's Hollywood journey.