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Marvel Announces 2026 X-Men Reboot, Legends Return, Phoenix Rumors

6/23/2026

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Famke Janssen, who said Marvel erred by not casting her as Jean Grey in Avengers: Doomsday, is ready for a Phoenix.
Marvel confirmed returns of Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, James Marsden, Kelsey Grammer, Alan Cumming and Rebecca Romijn, with film opening on December 18, 2026.
Fans speculate Sadie Sink may take the Phoenix mantle in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with Jake Schreier set to direct an X-Men reboot with younger cast.

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Famke Janssen, who said Marvel erred by not casting her as Jean Grey in Avengers: Doomsday, is ready for a Phoenix.
Marvel confirmed returns of Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, James Marsden, Kelsey Grammer, Alan Cumming and Rebecca Romijn, with film opening on December 18, 2026.
Fans speculate Sadie Sink may take the Phoenix mantle in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with Jake Schreier set to direct an X-Men reboot with younger cast.