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Marvel Confirms Jake Schreier to Direct MCU’s X-Men Reboot

The confirmation aligns with Kevin Feige’s roadmap for weaving the mutants into Marvel’s next cinematic saga.

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Overview

  • Marvel Studios officially named Thunderbolts* director Jake Schreier as the helmsman for its X-Men reboot.
  • Ryan Coogler publicly dismissed rumors of his involvement by confirming Schreier’s attachment to the project.
  • At the Mediterranean Film Festival in Malta, Schreier neither confirmed nor denied his role but emphasized a character-first approach.
  • The X-Men reboot has not been scheduled or given a release date on Marvel’s current film calendar.
  • Kevin Feige’s reported 10-year plan positions the MCU’s X-Men as a cornerstone of its future storytelling arc.