Marvel celebrates X-Men history and upcoming MCU integration

Marvel Comics marks the 30th anniversary of the storyline that revealed the origins of the X-Men villain Apocalypse. The character, born as En Sabah Nur 5,000 years ago, was featured in the 'The Rise of Apocalypse' run, which began on August 21, 1996.

In the broader context of the X-Men franchise, which spans 14 films, Marvel Studios is preparing to integrate mutants into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). A new X-Men film is scheduled for release on May 5, 2028, directed by Jake Schreier and featuring a cast that includes Sadie Sink, Kit Connor, and Adam Driver.