Director Jon Watts, the man behind the Spider-Man films in the MCU has left the upcoming Fantastic Four film. Marvel and Watts both have confirmed that the split is amicable, though no reason has been cited yet. The makers are yet to announce a replacement director. 

“Making three Spider-Man films was an incredible and life-changing experience for me,” Watts said in a statement. “I’m eternally grateful to have been a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe for seven years. I’m hopeful we’ll work together again and I can’t wait to see the amazing vision for Fantastic Four brought to life.”

“Collaborating with Jon on the Spider-Man films has been a true pleasure,” added Kevin Feige and Louis D’Esposito, president and co-president of Marvel Studios. “We were looking forward to continuing our work with him to bring the Fantastic Four into the MCU but understand and are supportive of his reasons for stepping away. We are optimistic that we will have the opportunity to work together again at some point down the road.”

Watts previously directed the MCU Spider-Man films starring Tom Holland, including Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far From Home, and Spider-Man: No Way Home. Though Watts is officially out as director for Fantastic Four, Sony and Marvel have confirmed that they are planning to bring back the director for the next trilogy.

Marvel’s Fantastic Four film has not yet received a release date.