The Marvel Cinematic Universe is set to welcome the X-Men into its expanding saga, with Thunderbolts* director Jake Schreier reportedly in discussions to helm the project.
According to Deadline, early talks are underway between Schreier and Marvel Studios about directing a new X-Men film. Though details about the negotiations remain unclear, insiders indicate Schreier has emerged as Marvel's top choice to lead the mutant-focused venture.
This developing X-Men movie will feature a screenplay by Michael Lesslie, known for The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, with Marvel architect Kevin Feige serving as producer. Key details including casting choices, release schedule, and connections to the broader MCU remain closely guarded secrets.
Since Avengers: Endgame, the MCU has been carefully laying groundwork for the X-Men's arrival. Through multiverse storylines in films like The Marvels, Quantumania, and Deadpool & Wolverine, subtle hints have emerged about potential crossovers involving iconic characters like Wolverine and Professor X. While The Fantastic Four: First Steps will introduce Marvel's premiere superhero family this July, the whereabouts of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters remains unknown.
The X-Men's major MCU debut appears imminent in Avengers: Doomsday. Recent casting announcements revealed numerous veteran X-Men actors joining the project, including Kelsey Grammer (Beast), Patrick Stewart (Professor X), and Rebecca Romijn (Mystique). This star-studded lineup suggests mutantkind will play a significant role - prompting speculation: Could this secretly be an Avengers vs. X-Men adaptation?
Marvel has been actively developing its X-Men reboot, with Feige confirming last year that mutants would appear within "the next few films." Industry reports indicate Ryan Reynolds has been advocating for a Deadpool/X-Men crossover, though no official X-Men project has been announced. Given the MCU's rapid development pace, fans may not have long to wait before seeing their favorite mutants join the franchise.
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Schreier's Thunderbolts* debuted successfully last weekend, earning $173 million globally (per Box Office Mojo) and critical acclaim with an 88% Rotten Tomatoes score (our review awarded it 7/10).
While awaiting updates on Marvel's discussions with Schreier, explore fan reactions to Alan Cumming's tease about a potential Nightcrawler vs. Mister Fantastic showdown in Avengers: Doomsday.
