With the Multiverse Saga failing to connect with audiences in the way Marvel Studios hoped, none of us were surprised to learn Kevin Feige is thinking about reassembling the original six Avengers.
The Infinity Saga was built around Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hawkeye, Black Widow, and The Hulk. While some of them would almost certainly be Variants, that team is certainly one way to get people back into theaters for the next Avengers movies.
Talking to Josh Horowitz, Hawkeye star Jeremy Renner was asked for his thoughts on getting the gang back together.
"Maybe if enough time goes by, right? I think it kind of has at this point, but also what is the point of the narrative [and] the story?" the actor wondered. "These are beloved characters. We did spend 23 films together essentially as a collective. What is the reason? What is the story? Do you have to do more after that? How do you ever resolve this?"
"When is it ever gonna feel like, 'Everyone gets their little bow, nobody died, it feels great!' What happens here?" Renner continued. "I've got feelings about it. I think everybody does. I think the guys that died have feelings about it."
It sounds like he may know something, and while Renner believes there needs to be a good reason for reassembling the original version of Earth's Mightiest Heroes, he's clearly on board with the idea of reuniting with them.
Horowitz then asked whether he's ever requested that Clint Barton be killed off and wondered why we never got that long-awaited Hawkeye & Black Widow movie.
"No, no, I've never asked to be killed," Renner admits. "Stuff like [a team-up movie] is always interesting and exciting. You could pull in so many people just for that. A Mr and Mrs Smith vibe would be kinda interesting. What's the idea to get The Avengers together? How and why? What's the purpose of it?"
As for whether he knows anything about Secret Wars, he added. "I don't know what this is. I'm always down for it, man. I think it'd be great. It'd be awesome. I'd love to be with everyone again."
There are lots of fascinating insights in the video below, including the hate Renner received for not being the one who died in Avengers: Endgame (as we're sure you'll recall, Black Widow sacrificed herself to save the archer).
Unfortunately, the actor isn't asked about Hawkeye season 2 plans despite recent rumours about it getting the green light.