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Spider-Man: No Way Home Director Says He Left Fantastic Four: First Steps After Working Through Covid: 'Literally, People Could’ve Died'

Jon Watts, director of the Spider-Man trilogy, left the Marvel Studios film The Fantastic Four: First Steps in April 2022 due to burnout.
Watts said the intense COVID-19 protocols and a grueling shoot and post-production for No Way Home left him 'out of gas' and unable to continue.
He explained the emotional strain of ensuring cast and crew safety during the pandemic was overwhelming, noting people 'could've died if things were done wrong.'
Watts reflected that the challenges of creating such a massive film during the COVID-19 pandemic left him feeling drained and uncertain if he had the energy needed to make the project exceptional. He described the prospect of watching the new version of the movie as a deeply unusual and emotional experience.
Matt Shakman replaced Watts as director, with the film set to release July 25, 2025, and Watts expressed excitement to see the finished project despite stepping down.

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