With Black Panther having proven that there is a demand for a wider variety of superhero movies and that the majority of audiences won’t turn away from a quality film regardless of the color of the protagonist’s skin or their gender, it only makes sense for Marvel Studios to take the step of seeking out a wider variety of creators to help build a better world, both on-screen and off.
While this effort initially began with recruiting more experimental filmmakers like Edgar Wright and James Gunn who didn’t make traditional blockbuster movies, Marvel Studios then recruited Creed director Ryan Coogler to handle Black Panther.
The move to incorporate a wider chorus of voices makes sense from a financial perspective as well, given the overwhelming success Marvel Studios has had with Black Panther.
Marvel Studios will seek out more diverse filmmakers in the future.