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New X-Men Movie Unites Iconic Villains for Epic Showdown

5/31/2025

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Marvel Studios is gearing up for an electrifying new X-Men movie, bringing iconic villains like Mr. Sinister and the legendary Magneto, portrayed by Ian McKellen, to the forefront. This thrilling installment will intertwine with the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday, set to hit theaters on December 18, 2026. Filming kicks off after Avengers: Secret Wars, with a script penned by Michael Lesslie and direction possibly by Jake Schreier.

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Marvel Studios is gearing up for an electrifying new X-Men movie, bringing iconic villains like Mr. Sinister and the legendary Magneto, portrayed by Ian McKellen, to the forefront. This thrilling installment will intertwine with the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday, set to hit theaters on December 18, 2026. Filming kicks off after Avengers: Secret Wars, with a script penned by Michael Lesslie and direction possibly by Jake Schreier.