Marvel Studios Confirms Jake Schreier to Direct MCU’s First Standalone X-Men Film
The appointment marks the formal integration of mutants into the MCU’s multiverse saga as a Phase Seven entry.
Overview
- Variety confirmed that Jake Schreier, director of Thunderbolts*, will helm Marvel’s first MCU X-Men film as a new iteration separate from the Fox adaptations.
- Michael Lesslie is writing the screenplay with Kevin Feige producing the project.
- Industry reports speculate that the film could debut in 2028, aligning it with Marvel’s Phase Seven multiverse saga.
- Avengers: Doomsday is set to feature Fox X-Men alumni such as Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen and Rebecca Romijn, bridging legacy characters with the upcoming reboot.
- Schreier’s work on introspective narratives like Beef has been cited as a strong fit for translating the X-Men’s core themes of prejudice and identity.