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Kevin Feige runs a tight ship. An extended cut would add scenes that contradict Loki (Season 1) or What If...? Specifically, a deleted scene where 2014 Thanos meets the Living Tribunal was cut to avoid confusing D+ series canon.

We don't end with Old Steve passing the shield. We cut to the 1940s. The color palette softens. We see a dance hall. avengers endgame extended version

The Russo Brothers have stated they prefer the theatrical cut. Unlike Zack Snyder (Justice League), they feel the 3-hour version is the director's cut. They believe a longer version would ruin the pacing of the third act. Kevin Feige runs a tight ship

A brief message from co-director Anthony Russo. We don't end with Old Steve passing the shield

Here is the elephant in the room. Unlike DC, Marvel Studios has a pristine, machine-like quality control. Kevin Feige hates "director’s cuts" because he believes the theatrical cut is the director’s cut.