Summary:
- The release of Deadpool & Wolverine on July 26 will introduce the X-Men to the MCU, with potential future appearances on the horizon.
- When asked about an MCU X-Men movie, Kevin Feige avoided commenting, instead directing attention to the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine release.
- Marvel Studios might reveal more about the X-Men’s future at San Diego Comic-Con on July 27.
With several stars from the X-Men franchise joining Hugh Jackman in the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine film, fans are eagerly anticipating the dawn of a new era for the mutant team within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
This film’s release will mark a significant moment, setting the stage for the X-Men’s official entry into the MCU.
Despite the anticipation, Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios have remained largely silent on when a new X-Men movie will be made. Recent reports, however, suggest that such a project is indeed moving forward.
In a conversation with Entertainment Weekly, Feige was asked about the status of the rumored X-Men film. Although he didn’t divulge much, he did hint at a forthcoming update.
“July 26 is really when it all starts when Deadpool & Wolverine comes out,” Feige said.
This statement suggests that Feige is holding off on revealing details about the MCU’s X-Men project until after Deadpool & Wolverine is released, possibly to keep the focus on Jackman and other returning franchise characters.
It also raises the possibility that the MCU’s X-Men might appear in the film, in addition to the variants from previous movies starring Jackman. Fans will have to wait until the film’s release this month to find out for sure.
Deadpool & Wolverine is set to hit theaters on July 26, 2024.
One of the biggest events for comic book movies, San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC), is scheduled for July 25-28. Marvel Studios has a presentation planned for July 27, the day after Deadpool & Wolverine premieres. The content of this presentation is not yet public, but the timing is noteworthy.
Historically, Marvel Studios has used its SDCC panel to unveil significant reveals, such as the entire Phase 5 lineup at 2022’s event.
It stands to reason that they may provide more information on the future of the X-Men during this year’s SDCC, especially given their feature-length MCU debut the day before.
However, whether this will be a full-scale announcement remains uncertain, particularly as Marvel may be cautious this year.
The 2022 Phase 5 release schedule announcement looks different now, with several projects like Blade, Ironheart, and Daredevil: Born Again significantly delayed, partly due to the 2023 writer’s strike.
This context suggests that the MCU might take a more measured approach when announcing future projects this year. Nonetheless, additional information about the MCU’s X-Men seems likely, even if a specific release date isn’t provided.
Fans eagerly await more updates, with hopes high for exciting announcements about the X-Men’s future in the MCU.
