Overview

• Schreier told Empire he has started work on the movie, providing the first on-record confirmation of active development.
• He said lessons from directing Thunderbolts*, especially balancing large-scale action with character-driven scenes, will inform his approach.
• Reporting indicates Marvel is refining Michael Lesslie’s draft and signaling to representatives that it seeks emerging talent over A‑listers to contain costs.
• The film has no official date, with industry outlets expecting a release after Avengers: Secret Wars and not before 2028.
• Before the reboot, several Fox-era X‑Men actors are set to return in Avengers: Doomsday on December 18, 2026, functioning as a bridge to the new lineup.