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Marvel Sets X-Men MCU Reboot for May 2028

8/13/2026

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Summary

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Marvel Studios will release an X-Men MCU reboot in May 2028, directed by Jake Schreier.
Sadie Sink confirmed she will reprise Jean Grey after discussing the role with Schreier.
X-Men ’97 season 3, slated for a 2027 Disney+ launch after season 2 aired July 2026, will feature Mystique and the Brotherhood versus patriotic Sentinels, per IGN.
No trailer or exact premiere date for season 3 has been released.

History

Historical Context

Disney announced on Dec 14 2017 it would buy 21st Century Fox’s entertainment assets, a $71.3 billion deal that closed Mar 20 2019 and gave Disney the X-Men film rights. After securing BAMTech and launching Disney+ in Nov 2019, Marvel president Kevin Feige outlined plans to fold the franchise into the MCU, signaling Disney’s broader strategy of repurposing acquired IP across theatrical and streaming platforms.

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Story summary

Marvel Studios will release an X-Men MCU reboot in May 2028, directed by Jake Schreier.
Sadie Sink confirmed she will reprise Jean Grey after discussing the role with Schreier.
X-Men ’97 season 3, slated for a 2027 Disney+ launch after season 2 aired July 2026, will feature Mystique and the Brotherhood versus patriotic Sentinels, per IGN.
No trailer or exact premiere date for season 3 has been released.

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