George Clooney & Brad Pitt’s New Movie Is So Exciting After $3.9 Billion Trilogy

Summary Clooney and Pitt reunite for an exciting new movie, Wolfs, showcasing their on-screen chemistry once again.

Director Jon Watts, known for the Spider-Man trilogy, brings his talents to Wolfs, marking his first non-Marvel project since 2015.

With a fun tone, charismatic stars, and Watts's direction, Wolfs could be a big success and potentially launch a new franchise.

George Clooney and Brad Pitt have reunited for a new movie, and Wolfs is particularly exciting following a massively popular trilogy. The 2024 action thriller pairs Clooney and Pitt as fixers who are forced to work together on a particular mission. Anticipation for the film has been high ever since the actors became attached to the original idea written and directed by Jon Watts, who is best known for directing the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Spider-Man trilogy starring Tom Holland.

It is the chance to see Clooney and Pitt's on-screen chemistry again at work that helps make Wolfs a highly anticipated project. The pair previously headlined Steven Soderbergh's Ocean's trilogy during the 2000s. They even went on to work together with the Coen Brothers in Burn After Reading in 2008. Based on the first Wolfs trailer, those awaiting another film filled with George Clooney and Brad Pitt's banter should not be disappointed. The film becomes even more exciting when considering the timing of Jon Watts' involvement.

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Wolfs Is Jon Watts' First Movie Since Directing The MCU's Spider-Man Trilogy

His Last Non-Spider-Man Movie Was In 2015

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Seeing Clooney and Pitt together again is certainly reason for excitement, but having Jon Watts behind the camera is also quite exhilarating. He quickly rose through Hollywood to become one of the more successful names thanks to his work with Marvel Studios and Sony on the Spider-Man trilogy. After doing such a great job with Spider-Man: Homecoming, Watts was brought back to direct both sequels, Spider-Man: Far From Home and Spider-Man: No Way Home. The films collectively made over $3.9 billion as Watts remained in the Marvel franchise from 2017 to 2021.

Jon Watts is not confirmed to return to direct the MCU's fourth Spider-Man movie starring Tom Holland

Due to the continued success of the Spider-Man movies and Sony's interest in having them come out within a short amount of time, Watts did not have much time to pursue other non-Marvel projects. Wolfs is the first movie he has made since tackling the MCU franchise. He has worked on TV shows, but Cop Car was his last non-Marvel movie; it came out in 2015. After gaining so much experience on the Spider-Man movies and tackling a beloved character/IP, Wolfs is a chance for Watts to return to original storytelling and show his talents.

Jon Watts Movies Movie Release Clown 2014 Cop Car 2015 Spider-Man: Homecoming 2017 Spider-Man: Far From Home 2019 Spider-Man: No Way Home 2021 Wolfs 2024

Wolfs Looks Like Another Hit For Jon Watts

Pitt & Clooney Will Make Wolfs A Good Time

Now that Jon Watts has stepped away from the Marvel machine, Wolfs appears to be another big win for the filmmaker. The trailer highlights some slick directorial choices, as well as Clooney and Pitt's undeniable chemistry. Whereas some of a director's work can get overlooked in superhero movies, Wolfs can properly shine a major spotlight on Watts' talents behind the camera. With a fun tone, two of Hollywood's most charismatic stars, and Watts' direction, Wolfs could become another success story for the director - possibly even launching a new franchise.