The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is gearing up to introduce the X-Men into its expansive narrative, with Thunderbolts* director Jake Schreier reportedly in discussions to spearhead this highly anticipated project. According to Deadline, Schreier is in early talks with Marvel Studios to direct the new X-Men film, positioning him at the top of Marvel's list of potential directors.
The upcoming X-Men movie, still in its early stages, will feature a screenplay penned by Michael Lesslie, known for his work on The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. Kevin Feige, the mastermind behind the MCU, is set to produce. Details such as the cast, release date, and the film's integration with the broader MCU remain closely guarded secrets.
Since *Avengers: Endgame*, the MCU has been meticulously laying the groundwork for the X-Men's entry. Multiverse elements in films like *The Marvels*, *Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania*, and *Deadpool & Wolverine* have hinted at potential crossovers with iconic mutants such as Wolverine, Beast, and Professor X. While *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* will introduce the MCU's version of the First Family in July, the X-Men have yet to make their official debut.The upcoming Avengers: Doomsday will undoubtedly feature the X-Men prominently, as evidenced by the recent cast announcement. Veteran actors from the Fox X-Men franchise, including Kelsey Grammer (Beast), Patrick Stewart (Professor X), Ian McKellen (Magneto), Alan Cumming (Nightcrawler), Rebecca Romijn (Mystique), and James Marsden (Cyclops), are confirmed to appear. This raises intriguing questions about the film's plot—could Avengers: Doomsday be setting the stage for an Avengers vs. X-Men showdown?
Marvel has been keen on integrating the X-Men into the MCU, with Kevin Feige promising their introduction within "the next few movies." Meanwhile, THR reports that Ryan Reynolds, who plays Deadpool, has been quietly advocating for a Deadpool-meets-X-Men film. Although no official X-Men movie is currently on the MCU timeline, given the pace at which the universe is expanding, fans might not have to wait long to see these beloved characters in action.
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Schreier, fresh from the success of Thunderbolts—which has earned $173,009,775 globally and garnered an 88% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes (with a 7/10 score in our review)—is poised to bring his directorial talents to the X-Men.
As we await further news on Marvel's negotiations with Schreier, fans can explore the internet's reaction to a potential Nightcrawler/Mister Fantastic showdown in Avengers: Doomsday, a tidbit leaked by Alan Cumming himself.
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