A lot is happening right now at Marvel Studios, and fans have plenty to be excited about. Recently, Marvel announced a strategic shift: Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige will now focus solely on the movies, stepping back from deep involvement in Marvel’s TV series. This move echoes the studio’s pre-Infinity Saga approach and will shape the future of the MCU as we head into Avengers: Doomsday, Spider-Man 4: Brand New Day, Secret Wars, and beyond, including the highly anticipated new X-Men film.
Jake
Schreier in Talks to Direct the New X-Men Movie
According to an exclusive report
from Deadline, Thunderbolts director Jake Schreier is in early talks to
direct Marvel’s new X-Men film. Following the success of Thunderbolts,
Schreier has emerged as the top choice to helm what is expected to be one of
the most significant projects in the MCU's upcoming slate.
Michael Lesslie (The Hunger
Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) is confirmed as the
screenwriter for the film, with Kevin Feige producing.
Fans of Thunderbolts will
remember Schreier’s dynamic direction, especially the spectacular fight scene
between Sentry and the rest of the Thunderbolts team at the old Avengers Tower.
That scene has been praised as one of the best MCU fight sequences in years.
Schreier also skillfully handled deeper themes such as trauma and mental health
in Thunderbolts, showing he’s capable of balancing action with complex
emotional storytelling. This bodes well for potential storylines in the X-Men
film, like the iconic love triangle between Jean Grey, Scott Summers, and Logan
(Wolverine).
How
Will the New X-Men Fit Into the MCU?
Importantly, the upcoming X-Men
film will feature an entirely new team, distinct from the X-Men characters
currently being filmed for Avengers: Doomsday. That film will showcase
the return of the original X-Men from Fox’s X-Men franchise, including:
- Patrick Stewart as Professor X
- Ian McKellen as Magneto
- James Marsden as Cyclops
- And potentially Halle Berry as Storm and Famke Janssen
as Jean Grey, though not officially announced yet.
As for the new X-Men, it remains
uncertain whether they will appear in Avengers: Doomsday or Avengers:
Secret Wars. Given that Secret Wars is expected to feature Battleworld—a
patchwork planet formed from various universes—there is a possibility that the
new X-Men could make their debut there as variants from other universes.
When
Will the New X-Men Movie Release?
Marvel Studios has two untitled
release slots in 2027 following Avengers: Secret Wars (scheduled for May
7, 2027):
- July 23, 2027
- November 5, 2027
Industry insiders believe one of
these dates is reserved for the X-Men movie, which is poised to be a
centerpiece of the next MCU era—the Mutant Saga. Kevin Feige has already
confirmed that Marvel’s post-Secret Wars focus will be on mutants and
the X-Men.
There’s also speculation that Thor
5 could occupy one of these dates, as recent reports suggest Thor’s story
will continue beyond Secret Wars.
What
Does the Future Hold?
With Jake Schreier likely directing
and Michael Lesslie writing, the new X-Men film already has a solid
foundation. Even though exact details about casting and plot remain under
wraps, it’s clear that Marvel is gearing up to make the X-Men a key part of the
MCU's future. Whether or not we see teases of the new team in Secret Wars,
fans can expect their full introduction shortly after the multiverse reset.

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