Overview

• Jake Schreier, director of the critically acclaimed Thunderbolts, is in early negotiations with Marvel Studios to helm the first standalone X-Men film in the MCU.
• Michael Lesslie, known for his work on The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, has already written the screenplay for the project.
• Marvel has yet to announce a release date or phase placement for the X-Men film, signaling a deliberate and strategic approach to its integration into the MCU.
• The X-Men property has been gradually reintroduced through cameos, animation, and the billion-dollar success of Deadpool & Wolverine, building anticipation for their full MCU debut.
• Schreier’s selection reflects Marvel’s recent trend of promoting directors from within its ecosystem following successful collaborations.