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April 7, 2015 / 2:08 PM

Marvel confirms Russo brothers will helm 'Avengers: Infinity War' two-parter

Anthony (L) and Joe Russo, brothers and co-directors of the motion picture comedy "You, Me and Dupree," arrive for the film's premiere in Los Angeles on July 10, 2006. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

Anthony (L) and Joe Russo, brothers and co-directors of the motion picture comedy "You, Me and Dupree," arrive for the film's premiere in Los Angeles on July 10, 2006. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo

LOS ANGELES, April 7 (UPI) -- Marvel confirmed on Tuesday long-swirling rumors that fraternal filmmakers Joe and Anthony Russo will, indeed, helm Avengers: Infinity War, Part 1 and Avengers: Infinity War, Part 2.

The superhero ensemble films are set to premiere in 2018 and 2019 respectively.

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The Russos previously co-directed Marvel's Captain America: The Winter Soldier and are getting ready to shoot Captain America: Civil War. Their small-screen credits include Arrested Development, Community and Happy Endings.

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