{"id":2043809,"date":"2026-07-14T14:12:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T11:12:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2043809"},"modified":"2026-07-14T14:12:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T11:12:39","slug":"michael-waldron-set-to-develop-nova-feature-film-for-marvel-studios","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2043809","title":{"rendered":"Michael Waldron Set to Develop &#8216;Nova&#8217; Feature Film for Marvel Studios"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F13%2Fmarvel-studios-michael-waldron-develop-nova-feature-film-news-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Entertainment\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-07-14T14:12:39Z\">12 Hrs ago<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             173<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-share d-none d-lg-block\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<article class=\"post-body-article\">\n<div class=\"post-gallery-container small inner-media\">\n<div class=\"gallery-container post-gallery-contain\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Michael Waldron Set to Develop &apos;Nova&apos; Feature Film for Marvel Studios\">\n<div class=\"hb-gallery before-booted full-screen-enabled only-one-cell \" data-images=\"[{&quot;image&quot;:{&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;image_caption&quot;:null,&quot;small&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F13%2Fmarvel-studios-michael-waldron-develop-nova-feature-film-news-001.jpg?w=480&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;,&quot;medium&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F13%2Fmarvel-studios-michael-waldron-develop-nova-feature-film-news-001.jpg?w=720&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;,&quot;large&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F13%2Fmarvel-studios-michael-waldron-develop-nova-feature-film-news-001.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;,&quot;xlarge&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F13%2Fmarvel-studios-michael-waldron-develop-nova-feature-film-news-001.jpg?w=1440&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;,&quot;full&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F13%2Fmarvel-studios-michael-waldron-develop-nova-feature-film-news-001.jpg?w=1440&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;},&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/image\/2026\/07\/13\/marvel-studios-michael-waldron-develop-nova-feature-film-news-001.jpg&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Michael Waldron Set to Develop &apos;Nova&apos; Feature Film for Marvel Studios mcu glen powell chad powers loki showrunner&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:1400,&quot;height&quot;:933,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Marvel&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;creditKey&quot;:&quot;general&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;annotations&quot;:null,&quot;shop&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;label&quot;:&quot;&quot;}}]\" role=\"list\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell landscape\" data-gallery-index=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-image-wrapper annotation-container fixed-ratio-3-2\">\n                                                                                                        <source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F13%2Fmarvel-studios-michael-waldron-develop-nova-feature-film-news-001.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" media=\"(min-width: 1260px)\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"credit \">Marvel<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Entertainment<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-07-14T14:12:39Z\">12 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             173<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<section class=\"post-summary\" aria-labelledby=\"post-summary-heading\">\n<header class=\"post-summary__header\">\n<h2 id=\"post-summary-heading\" class=\"post-summary__title\">Summary<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post-summary__body\">\n<p>Marvel Studios has officially tapped writer Michael Waldron to develop a film centered on the superhero &#8216;Nova&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>The cosmic project was originally envisioned as a Disney+ streaming series before being shelved in 2025<\/p>\n<p>Waldron may potentially direct the film if the project receives an official green light from the studio<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Marvel Studios is officially expanding its cosmic universe by bringing the long-rumored superhero <em>Nova<\/em> to the big screen. The studio has tapped acclaimed writer and <em>Loki<\/em> showrunner Michael Waldron to develop a feature film centered on the iconic comic book character.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">The upcoming project marks a significant shift in strategy for the character\u2019s live-action debut. Marvel initially intended to develop <i data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"135\">Nova<\/i> as an episodic streaming series for Disney+ before officially shelving that iteration in 2025. Waldron has now been brought on board to completely re-engineer the script into a theatrical feature film, with the added possibility of directing the project if it secures an official green light. The narrative will spotlight Richard Rider, a human who gains superhuman abilities after being chosen by the intergalactic police force known as the Nova Corps.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">The choice of Waldron solidifies his prominent role within the Marvel Cinematic Universe\u2019s creative core. His extensive resume with the studio already includes writing <i data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"168\">Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness<\/i> along with the highly anticipated blockbusters <i data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"259\">Avengers: Doomsday<\/i> and <i data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"282\">Avengers: Secret Wars<\/i>. While official casting has not yet begun, Waldron\u2014who co-created the Hulu series <i data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"386\">Chad Powers<\/i> alongside Glen Powell\u2014has previously voiced his desire to see Powell step into the lead role.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6752774\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Marvel Studios Unveils &#8216;Avengers: Doomsday&#8217; Concept Art and Doctor Doom Mask\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6753224\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Warner Bros. 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Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    Marvel StudiosMarvel Cinematic UniverseNovaMCUMichael Waldron\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"post__body__author_info\">\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F06%2F05%2Fjoyce-300.jpg?w=100&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Joyce Li\" class=\"post__body__author_info__avatar\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__body\">\n<p>                    Joyce Li<\/p>\n<p>                                    <span class=\"post__body__author_info__title\">Editor<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__bio_wrapper\">\n<p class=\"post__body__author_info__bio\">For over half a decade, Joyce Li has served as an Editor on Hypebeast&#8217;s global team, leveraging profound industry insights to capture the zeitgeist. Through her editorial lens, she anticipates emerging trends while dedicating her platform to spotlighting those making the greatest impact on culture today. A storyteller first and foremost, she examines the cross-pollination of fashion, footwear, art, music, and sports. This intersectional approach has led to compelling interviews with industry-defining figures like LeBron James, Pharrell Williams, Tom Brady, NIGO, A$AP Rocky, KAWS, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-footer\" class=\"post-footer row\">\n<div class=\"col-shopping-break\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-comments\">\n<div id=\"comments\" class=\"post-comments none \">\n<header>\n<div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"comment-count\">0<\/span><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-dropdown-tooltip\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Entertainment\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-07-14T14:12:39Z\">12 Hrs ago<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             173<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-share d-none d-lg-block\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<article class=\"post-body-article\">\n<div class=\"post-gallery-container small inner-media\">\n<div class=\"gallery-container post-gallery-contain\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Michael Waldron Set to Develop &apos;Nova&apos; Feature Film for Marvel Studios\">\n<div class=\"hb-gallery before-booted full-screen-enabled only-one-cell \" data-images=\"[{&quot;image&quot;:{&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;image_caption&quot;:null,&quot;small&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F13%2Fmarvel-studios-michael-waldron-develop-nova-feature-film-news-001.jpg?w=480&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;,&quot;medium&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F13%2Fmarvel-studios-michael-waldron-develop-nova-feature-film-news-001.jpg?w=720&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;,&quot;large&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F13%2Fmarvel-studios-michael-waldron-develop-nova-feature-film-news-001.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;,&quot;xlarge&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F13%2Fmarvel-studios-michael-waldron-develop-nova-feature-film-news-001.jpg?w=1440&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;,&quot;full&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F13%2Fmarvel-studios-michael-waldron-develop-nova-feature-film-news-001.jpg?w=1440&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;},&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/image\/2026\/07\/13\/marvel-studios-michael-waldron-develop-nova-feature-film-news-001.jpg&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Michael Waldron Set to Develop &apos;Nova&apos; Feature Film for Marvel Studios mcu glen powell chad powers loki showrunner&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:1400,&quot;height&quot;:933,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Marvel&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;creditKey&quot;:&quot;general&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;annotations&quot;:null,&quot;shop&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;label&quot;:&quot;&quot;}}]\" role=\"list\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell landscape\" data-gallery-index=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-image-wrapper annotation-container fixed-ratio-3-2\">\n                                                                                                        <source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F13%2Fmarvel-studios-michael-waldron-develop-nova-feature-film-news-001.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" media=\"(min-width: 1260px)\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"credit \">Marvel<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Entertainment<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-07-14T14:12:39Z\">12 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             173<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<section class=\"post-summary\" aria-labelledby=\"post-summary-heading\">\n<header class=\"post-summary__header\">\n<h2 id=\"post-summary-heading\" class=\"post-summary__title\">Summary<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post-summary__body\">\n<p>Marvel Studios has officially tapped writer Michael Waldron to develop a film centered on the superhero &#8216;Nova&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>The cosmic project was originally envisioned as a Disney+ streaming series before being shelved in 2025<\/p>\n<p>Waldron may potentially direct the film if the project receives an official green light from the studio<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Marvel Studios is officially expanding its cosmic universe by bringing the long-rumored superhero <em>Nova<\/em> to the big screen. The studio has tapped acclaimed writer and <em>Loki<\/em> showrunner Michael Waldron to develop a feature film centered on the iconic comic book character.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">The upcoming project marks a significant shift in strategy for the character\u2019s live-action debut. Marvel initially intended to develop <i data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"135\">Nova<\/i> as an episodic streaming series for Disney+ before officially shelving that iteration in 2025. Waldron has now been brought on board to completely re-engineer the script into a theatrical feature film, with the added possibility of directing the project if it secures an official green light. The narrative will spotlight Richard Rider, a human who gains superhuman abilities after being chosen by the intergalactic police force known as the Nova Corps.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">The choice of Waldron solidifies his prominent role within the Marvel Cinematic Universe\u2019s creative core. His extensive resume with the studio already includes writing <i data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"168\">Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness<\/i> along with the highly anticipated blockbusters <i data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"259\">Avengers: Doomsday<\/i> and <i data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"282\">Avengers: Secret Wars<\/i>. While official casting has not yet begun, Waldron\u2014who co-created the Hulu series <i data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"386\">Chad Powers<\/i> alongside Glen Powell\u2014has previously voiced his desire to see Powell step into the lead role.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6752774\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Marvel Studios Unveils &#8216;Avengers: Doomsday&#8217; Concept Art and Doctor Doom Mask\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6753224\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Warner Bros. 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Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    Marvel StudiosMarvel Cinematic UniverseNovaMCUMichael Waldron\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"post__body__author_info\">\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F06%2F05%2Fjoyce-300.jpg?w=100&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Joyce Li\" class=\"post__body__author_info__avatar\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__body\">\n<p>                    Joyce Li<\/p>\n<p>                                    <span class=\"post__body__author_info__title\">Editor<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__bio_wrapper\">\n<p class=\"post__body__author_info__bio\">For over half a decade, Joyce Li has served as an Editor on Hypebeast&#8217;s global team, leveraging profound industry insights to capture the zeitgeist. Through her editorial lens, she anticipates emerging trends while dedicating her platform to spotlighting those making the greatest impact on culture today. A storyteller first and foremost, she examines the cross-pollination of fashion, footwear, art, music, and sports. This intersectional approach has led to compelling interviews with industry-defining figures like LeBron James, Pharrell Williams, Tom Brady, NIGO, A$AP Rocky, KAWS, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Entertainment\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-07-14T14:12:39Z\">12 Hrs ago<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             173<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-share d-none d-lg-block\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Entertainment\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-07-14T14:12:39Z\">12 Hrs ago<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-share d-none d-lg-block\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"post-body-article\">\n<div class=\"post-gallery-container small inner-media\">\n<div class=\"gallery-container post-gallery-contain\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Michael Waldron Set to Develop &apos;Nova&apos; Feature Film for Marvel Studios\">\n<div class=\"hb-gallery before-booted full-screen-enabled only-one-cell \" data-images=\"[{&quot;image&quot;:{&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;image_caption&quot;:null,&quot;small&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F13%2Fmarvel-studios-michael-waldron-develop-nova-feature-film-news-001.jpg?w=480&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;,&quot;medium&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F13%2Fmarvel-studios-michael-waldron-develop-nova-feature-film-news-001.jpg?w=720&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;,&quot;large&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F13%2Fmarvel-studios-michael-waldron-develop-nova-feature-film-news-001.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;,&quot;xlarge&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F13%2Fmarvel-studios-michael-waldron-develop-nova-feature-film-news-001.jpg?w=1440&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;,&quot;full&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F13%2Fmarvel-studios-michael-waldron-develop-nova-feature-film-news-001.jpg?w=1440&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&quot;},&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/image\/2026\/07\/13\/marvel-studios-michael-waldron-develop-nova-feature-film-news-001.jpg&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Michael Waldron Set to Develop &apos;Nova&apos; Feature Film for Marvel Studios mcu glen powell chad powers loki showrunner&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:1400,&quot;height&quot;:933,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Marvel&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;creditKey&quot;:&quot;general&quot;,&quot;description&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;annotations&quot;:null,&quot;shop&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;label&quot;:&quot;&quot;}}]\" role=\"list\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell landscape\" data-gallery-index=\"1\" role=\"listitem\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-image-wrapper annotation-container fixed-ratio-3-2\">\n                                                                                                        <source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F13%2Fmarvel-studios-michael-waldron-develop-nova-feature-film-news-001.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" media=\"(min-width: 1260px)\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"credit \">Marvel<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Entertainment<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-07-14T14:12:39Z\">12 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             173<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<section class=\"post-summary\" aria-labelledby=\"post-summary-heading\">\n<header class=\"post-summary__header\">\n<h2 id=\"post-summary-heading\" class=\"post-summary__title\">Summary<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post-summary__body\">\n<p>Marvel Studios has officially tapped writer Michael Waldron to develop a film centered on the superhero &#8216;Nova&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>The cosmic project was originally envisioned as a Disney+ streaming series before being shelved in 2025<\/p>\n<p>Waldron may potentially direct the film if the project receives an official green light from the studio<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Marvel Studios is officially expanding its cosmic universe by bringing the long-rumored superhero <em>Nova<\/em> to the big screen. The studio has tapped acclaimed writer and <em>Loki<\/em> showrunner Michael Waldron to develop a feature film centered on the iconic comic book character.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">The upcoming project marks a significant shift in strategy for the character\u2019s live-action debut. Marvel initially intended to develop <i data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"135\">Nova<\/i> as an episodic streaming series for Disney+ before officially shelving that iteration in 2025. Waldron has now been brought on board to completely re-engineer the script into a theatrical feature film, with the added possibility of directing the project if it secures an official green light. The narrative will spotlight Richard Rider, a human who gains superhuman abilities after being chosen by the intergalactic police force known as the Nova Corps.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">The choice of Waldron solidifies his prominent role within the Marvel Cinematic Universe\u2019s creative core. His extensive resume with the studio already includes writing <i data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"168\">Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness<\/i> along with the highly anticipated blockbusters <i data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"259\">Avengers: Doomsday<\/i> and <i data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"282\">Avengers: Secret Wars<\/i>. While official casting has not yet begun, Waldron\u2014who co-created the Hulu series <i data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"386\">Chad Powers<\/i> alongside Glen Powell\u2014has previously voiced his desire to see Powell step into the lead role.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6752774\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Marvel Studios Unveils &#8216;Avengers: Doomsday&#8217; Concept Art and Doctor Doom Mask\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6753224\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Warner Bros. 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Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    Marvel StudiosMarvel Cinematic UniverseNovaMCUMichael Waldron\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"post__body__author_info\">\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__inner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F06%2F05%2Fjoyce-300.jpg?w=100&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max\" alt=\"Joyce Li\" class=\"post__body__author_info__avatar\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__body\">\n<p>                    Joyce Li<\/p>\n<p>                                    <span class=\"post__body__author_info__title\">Editor<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post__body__author_info__bio_wrapper\">\n<p class=\"post__body__author_info__bio\">For over half a decade, Joyce Li has served as an Editor on Hypebeast&#8217;s global team, leveraging profound industry insights to capture the zeitgeist. Through her editorial lens, she anticipates emerging trends while dedicating her platform to spotlighting those making the greatest impact on culture today. A storyteller first and foremost, she examines the cross-pollination of fashion, footwear, art, music, and sports. This intersectional approach has led to compelling interviews with industry-defining figures like LeBron James, Pharrell Williams, Tom Brady, NIGO, A$AP Rocky, KAWS, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Entertainment<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-07-14T14:12:39Z\">12 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             173<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Entertainment<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-07-14T14:12:39Z\">12 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Entertainment<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time class=\"timeago\" datetime=\"2026-07-14T14:12:39Z\">12 Hrs ago<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             173<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<section class=\"post-summary\" aria-labelledby=\"post-summary-heading\">\n<header class=\"post-summary__header\">\n<h2 id=\"post-summary-heading\" class=\"post-summary__title\">Summary<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post-summary__body\">\n<p>Marvel Studios has officially tapped writer Michael Waldron to develop a film centered on the superhero &#8216;Nova&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>The cosmic project was originally envisioned as a Disney+ streaming series before being shelved in 2025<\/p>\n<p>Waldron may potentially direct the film if the project receives an official green light from the studio<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Marvel Studios is officially expanding its cosmic universe by bringing the long-rumored superhero <em>Nova<\/em> to the big screen. The studio has tapped acclaimed writer and <em>Loki<\/em> showrunner Michael Waldron to develop a feature film centered on the iconic comic book character.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"15\">The upcoming project marks a significant shift in strategy for the character\u2019s live-action debut. Marvel initially intended to develop <i data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"135\">Nova<\/i> as an episodic streaming series for Disney+ before officially shelving that iteration in 2025. Waldron has now been brought on board to completely re-engineer the script into a theatrical feature film, with the added possibility of directing the project if it secures an official green light. The narrative will spotlight Richard Rider, a human who gains superhuman abilities after being chosen by the intergalactic police force known as the Nova Corps.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"16\">The choice of Waldron solidifies his prominent role within the Marvel Cinematic Universe\u2019s creative core. His extensive resume with the studio already includes writing <i data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"168\">Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness<\/i> along with the highly anticipated blockbusters <i data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"259\">Avengers: Doomsday<\/i> and <i data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"282\">Avengers: Secret Wars<\/i>. While official casting has not yet begun, Waldron\u2014who co-created the Hulu series <i data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"386\">Chad Powers<\/i> alongside Glen Powell\u2014has previously voiced his desire to see Powell step into the lead role.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    Marvel StudiosMarvel Cinematic UniverseNovaMCUMichael Waldron\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/7\/marvel-studios-michael-waldron-develop-nova-feature-film-news&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F07%2F13%2Fmarvel-studios-michael-waldron-develop-nova-feature-film-news-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Entertainment 12 Hrs ago 173 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Text By Joyce Li Share this article Marvel Entertainment 12 Hrs ago 173 Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary Marvel Studios has officially tapped writer Michael Waldron to develop a film centered on the superhero &#8216;Nova&#8217; The cosmic project was originally envisioned as a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-2043809","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2043809","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2043809"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2043809\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2043809"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2043809"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2043809"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}