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Mutants assemble: what does the future hold for the X-Men?
After the introduction of a key character in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Marvel is bringing back one of its most beloved franchises – but the return comes at a precarious time
TL;DR
- The X-Men are being rebooted within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) with a planned release in May 2028, directed by Jake Schreier.
- Sadie Sink's casting as Jean Grey has signaled a younger direction for the franchise, with reports of Kit Connor as Cyclops and Samara Weaving as Emma Frost.
- The new X-Men films are expected to focus on character relationships and potentially emulate the more grounded approach of recent Spider-Man movies, rather than relying on complex plot devices like time travel or cosmic events seen in other Marvel properties.
- Marvel's acquisition of Fox has brought the X-Men into the MCU, but the previous film continuity is unlikely to be carried over due to its complexity and the recent flops of Fox's X-Men movies.
- The challenge for the new X-Men movies is to differentiate themselves from other superhero teams in the MCU and recapture the initial excitement of the original 2000 X-Men film.