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Jake Schreier Set to Direct New X-Men Movie

5/9/2025

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Marvel Studios is eyeing Jake Schreier, the acclaimed director of "Thunderbolts," to take the reins of the highly anticipated X-Men movie. Following the success of "Thunderbolts," Schreier has emerged as the frontrunner. With Michael Lesslie penning the script and Kevin Feige producing, this film will be the first standalone X-Men project since Disney's acquisition of Fox in 2019.

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Marvel Studios is eyeing Jake Schreier, the acclaimed director of "Thunderbolts," to take the reins of the highly anticipated X-Men movie. Following the success of "Thunderbolts," Schreier has emerged as the frontrunner. With Michael Lesslie penning the script and Kevin Feige producing, this film will be the first standalone X-Men project since Disney's acquisition of Fox in 2019.