Summary
TheX-MenMCU reboot has been much-anticipated since Marvel Studios gained the screen right to the mutants. However, Kevin Feige indicated that fans must wait awhile to see the X-Men plans unfold.
After Disney acquired 20th Century Fox, theX-Menfilm rights fell under Marvel Studios' umbrella. This meant the fan-favorite mutants could finally join the MCU and interact with characters from Marvel Studios' films. Although Marvel Studios has hinted atmutants in projects like theMs. MarvelTV series, much of the X-Men action in the MCU has involved characters from the Fox films. Most fans were excited to see Hugh Jackman’s Logan and other X-Men characters inDeadpool and Wolverine.However, others hoping to see the MCU’s new version of the mutants must wait until the Multiverse Saga concludes.
During an interview withOmeleteat D23 Brazil, Feige highlighted a key difference between the lead-up toAvengers: Endgameand the road toSecret Wars. As Feige explained, Marvel Studios focused on concluding the Infinity Saga withEndgameand had to start over once that chapter ended. This time, Marvel Studios knows what the plan is afterAvengers: Secret Wars, and it involves the X-Men:
When we were preparing for Avengers: Endgame years ago, it was a matter of getting to the grand finale of our narrative, and then having to start all over again after that. This time, heading into Secret Wars, we already know very well what the story is going to be up until then and after that. The X-Men are an important part of that future
Rumors claimed Marvel Studios' was planning what fans calledthe Supernatural Saga afterAvengers: Secret Wars. This saga would take a page from the Marvel Studios' special presentationWerewolf by Nightand focus on supernatural characters with Blade at the center. However, many fans hopeAvengers: Secret Warswill be followed by what they’ve dubbed The Mutant Saga.
Feige’s comments about the X-Men having an important role in the MCU afterAvengers: Secret Warsseemingly indicate those fans will get their wish. Feige has said there will be a new actor playing Wolverine someday, suggesting a new version of the X-Men will eventually be in the MCU. For now, however, Marvel Studios seems content using X-Men characters from Fox films.Jackman’s Wolverine is even rumored to appear inAvengers: Secret Wars.
So, fans will bid a lengthy farewell to the Fox era beforeMarvel Studios reboots theX-Menfranchise. That’s not necessarily bad. Fox’sX-Menmovies concluded withDark PhoenixandThe New Mutants, which are low points for the film series. Most fans want to bid a proper goodbye to the Fox X-Men and end that era on a high note, and Marvel Studios may give them that chance.
TheX-Menmovies are available on Disney Plus.
Avengers: Secret Wars
Avengers: Secret Wars is the sixth Avengers film and takes place during phase six of Marvel’s Cinematic Universe. The film will see several heroes from the prior phases return and battle against a cosmic threat to rival Thanos and borrow elements of the Marvel Comics event of the same name.
