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Marvel Studios X-Men reboot development

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Marvel Studios has ~~officially moved forward with~~ provided further details regarding its X-Men reboot, marking the first time the mutant franchise will be integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox. During a D23 presentation in Anaheim, Marvel Studios project, which President Kevin Feige ~~unveiled the principal cast and set~~ has described as a ~~theatrical release date for May 5, 2028.~~ “reset” rather than a traditional reboot. Directed by Jake Schreier with a script by Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Calo, the film is ~~intended~~ scheduled for theatrical release on May 5, 2028. In addition to ~~launch a new era following~~ the conclusion of the Multiverse Saga and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’. Feige teased a massive long-term vision, suggesting the young ensemble could lead to “100 more” movies. Confirmed cast members include previously confirmed cast—including Christopher Abbott as Professor Charles Xavier, Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Kit Connor as Cyclops, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, Inde ~~Navarette~~ Navarrette as Rogue, and Maya Boyd as ~~Storm. Abbott, known for ‘Poor Things’ and ‘Girls’, was confirmed for the role of Xavier following speculation linking other actors to~~ Storm—the studio has announced that award-winning cinematographer Pat Scola, ASC, will join the ~~part.~~ production. While Adam Driver ~~has been announced~~ remains confirmed as the antagonist Nathaniel Milbury ~~(also identified~~ (Mister Sinister), other characters such as ~~Nathaniel Essex), a character widely expected to be Mister Sinister. Notably, both Driver~~ Magneto and ~~Abbott gained early recognition for their roles~~ Beast are currently unconfirmed, and rumors suggest Wolverine may not appear in ~~the HBO series ‘Girls’. While production was expected to begin late~~ this ~~summer, the studio continues~~ specific adaptation. The film is intended to ~~build momentum for~~ launch a new era following the conclusion of the Multiverse Saga and ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’. This development coincides with broader ~~MCU,~~ MCU momentum, including a remastered encore presentation of ‘Avengers: Endgame’ ~~scheduled~~ set for September 25, 2026, which will feature exclusive footage and a sneak peek of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’, slated for December 2026.

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