Overview

• Coogler confirmed Jake Schreier as director of the MCU’s X-Men reboot, putting to rest speculation about his own involvement.
• Marvel has slated the new X-Men installment for a 2028 release as part of Phase Seven, with Schreier first named in studio planning reports.
• The film’s screenplay is written by Michael Lesslie under the oversight of Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige.
• Coogler, fresh off his original film Sinners, turned down Marvel’s approach to focus on directing Black Panther 3.
• The reboot will usher Fox’s mutant characters into the MCU and is expected to blend social commentary with ensemble superhero action.