Jordan Peele may be on the verge of a major new chapter in his career: joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Recent online activity from Peele’s production company, Monkeypaw Productions, has ignited fan speculation that the acclaimed director could soon be attached to direct a Marvel Studios project.
While nothing has been officially announced, industry chatter suggests that talks between Marvel and Peele have been brewing for over a year.
The speculation ramped up after Monkeypaw’s official social media account retweeted a Marvel rumor post along with an eye emoji, a small but telling gesture that sent fans and analysts down a rabbit hole of theories about what could be next.
— Monkeypaw Productions (@Monkeypaw) December 29, 2025
Much of the buzz centers around which MCU film Peele might helm. Some outlets and fan circles have speculated that he could direct an upcoming project like Blade or another untitled Marvel property, though nothing concrete has emerged publicly.
Peele’s own track record and creative output have shown a willingness to evolve. Through Monkeypaw Productions, the company he founded in 2012 and which has produced films like Get Out, Us, and Nope, he’s balanced original storytelling with broader genre work. While recent original projects have faced mixed commercial success, Peele’s name still carries major cultural weight.
A potential collaboration with Marvel Studios, which has historically leaned into directors with genre experience as well as fresh narrative perspectives, would mark an exciting new direction for both sides.
Marvel has been open to genre experimentation in recent years, and bringing Peele into the fold could signal a bolder, more thematically rich phase for the MCU’s future.
Of course, for now, this remains in the realm of speculation, albeit high‑profile speculation. Fans will be watching closely for any official confirmation from Marvel or Peele himself.
