00:00The mutants are finally coming home. After years of anticipation, Marvel Studios is officially
00:06bringing the X-Men into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and what we're learning about this
00:10project is absolutely massive. Thunderbolt's director Jake Schreier has been confirmed to
00:16helm the reboot, with Michael Leslie writing the screenplay and Kevin Feige producing. Schreier
00:21recently confirmed to Empire Magazine that work has officially begun, calling the project very,
00:27very exciting. According to Insider Reports, filming is expected to kick off in early 2027
00:33right after Avengers. Secret Wars wraps production. The film is currently targeting a 2028 theatrical
00:40release, potentially landing on May 5th, perfectly positioned to launch the MCU's Phase 7. Feige
00:47has described this as a youth-focused reboot, emphasizing that casting will prioritize younger
00:52talent over A-list stars. The studio wants a fresh take that resonates with a new generation.
00:59According to Marvel Insiders, Cyclops and Jean Grey are set to co-lead the team, with Beast,
01:05Gambit, Rogue, Nightcrawler, and Angel reportedly rounding out the roster.
01:11But here's where it gets even bigger. Reports from the Wall Street Journal reveal that Feige
01:16has a ten-year plan for the mutants in the MCU. The upcoming mutant saga will span three
01:22entire phases, taking Marvel Studios all the way to its 30th anniversary. Rumored villains
01:28include the iconic Mr. Sinister and the interdimensional tyrant Mojo. Before the reboot arrives, Fox-era
01:35legends Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and others will return in Avengers. Doomsday this December,
01:42the X-Men's MCU era has officially begun.
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