Untitled X-Men MCU Film (2028)
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The MCU’s X-Men reboot, expected to open the era after Avengers: Secret Wars. X-Men (Untitled MCU Film) is scheduled for May 5, 2028, as part of Phase Seven. This page covers what we know so far and what to catch up on before it.
| Expected | May 5, 2028 |
|---|---|
| Phase | Phase Seven |
| Saga | Mutant Saga |
| Part of | X-Men movies in order |
| Post-credit scene | Not known yet |
Why it matters in the MCU
The most important upcoming MCU film: mutants finally join the main timeline.
About X-Men (Untitled MCU Film)
This untitled film is Marvel Studios' reboot of the X-Men, intended to formally introduce the team to the MCU after Avengers: Secret Wars (2027). Kevin Feige confirmed in 2025 that it would feature a new cast rather than the Fox-era actors, and he called it "a very youth-oriented" movie. It's described as the first installment of a new saga for the franchise. As of October 2026, no plot details have been confirmed.
Jake Schreier is directing after his work on Thunderbolts*. Michael Lesslie wrote an early script, and Joanna Calo and Lee Sung Jin, Schreier's Thunderbolts* collaborators, are writing a new draft. Casting was announced over the summer of 2026. Kit Connor plays Scott Summers / Cyclops, Sadie Sink plays Jean Grey and Samara Weaving plays Emma Frost. Christopher Abbott is Professor X, Inde Navarrette is Rogue and Maya Boyd is Storm. Adam Driver plays Mister Sinister. It's set for May 5, 2028, as the start of Phase Seven.
Good to know
- Adam Driver was announced as Mister Sinister at the 2026 D23 Expo, along with Abbott, Navarrette and Boyd.
- Schreier became Marvel's top choice to direct after Thunderbolts* was well received in May 2025.
- Sadie Sink is also expected to play Jean Grey in Avengers: Secret Wars.
- Early development was underway by late 2023, once the Hollywood strikes of that year had ended.
How to watch it
Plan to watch Avengers: Secret Wars (2027) first, since this film is meant to follow it and launch the X-Men in the MCU. Thunderbolts* gives you a sense of what Schreier, Calo and Lee bring. If you want to catch up on mutants in the meantime, Deadpool & Wolverine and X-Men '97 are good options. You don't need the Fox films, because this is a fresh start. Plot details are still under wraps, so expect this page to change.
Where it fits in your watch
X-Men (Untitled MCU Film) FAQ
Who is directing the MCU X-Men movie?
Jake Schreier, who directed Thunderbolts*. Joanna Calo and Lee Sung Jin are writing a new draft of the script.
When does the MCU X-Men movie come out?
May 5, 2028, after Avengers: Secret Wars.
Are the Fox X-Men actors returning for the reboot?
No. Feige confirmed a reboot "with a new cast", led by Kit Connor as Cyclops and Sadie Sink as Jean Grey.
Can you skip X-Men (Untitled MCU Film)?
It isn’t out yet. We grade titles once they’re released.
Does X-Men (Untitled MCU Film) have a post-credit scene?
We won’t know until it’s out; we’ll update this page after release.
What to watch before X-Men (Untitled MCU Film)
To get the most out of X-Men (Untitled MCU Film), these are the earlier titles it builds on, in release order:
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
- Ms. Marvel: Season 1 (2022)
- The Marvels (2023)
- Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
Where to watch X-Men (Untitled MCU Film)
X-Men (Untitled MCU Film) hasn’t been released yet. Marvel Studios films usually arrive on Disney+ a few months after their theatrical run.
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