Marvel Cinematic Universe
“I had no interest in doing one of those films,” Taika said this week, admitting he was always "baffled" by the title character.
“There’s so much to it, it’s an absolute mindf**k."
The Northern Irish actor began his career appearing on TV shows in the 1990s then landed action roles in Hollywood films starting in the 2000s.
Spider-Man: No Way Home hits cinemas later this year.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has long been criticised for its lack of queer characters.
A break between the studios could mean the superhero would no longer be a member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe – or the Avengers.
They've teased Black Panther 2, Fantastic Four and more.
The actress is set to reprise her superhero role in Thor: Love And Thunder.
The Oscar-winning actress held up the mighty hammer during Saturday's Marvel panel at the San Diego Comic-Con.
Writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely answer Endgame mysteries.