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Marvel Announces X-Men Film Release Date: May 5, 2028

8/15/2026

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Summary

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Marvel Studios announced at D23 in Anaheim that the new X-Men film will open on May 5 2028.
Kevin Feige introduced the main cast, including Sadie Sink (Jean Grey) and Kit Connor (Cyclops).
Adam Driver will play Mister Sinister under the direction of Jake Schreier, with a screenplay by Lee Sung Jin, Joanna Calo and Michael Lesslie.

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In 2000, Fox released X-Men, earning $296 million worldwide and launching a $6 billion franchise. Disney’s 2019 purchase of Fox gave Marvel Studios the rights, ending Fox’s planned sequels. Marvel Studios plans a reboot directed by Jake Schreier for May 2028, extending the series into the MCU. The new title aims to continue the franchise’s tradition of blockbuster success.

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Story summary

Marvel Studios announced at D23 in Anaheim that the new X-Men film will open on May 5 2028.
Kevin Feige introduced the main cast, including Sadie Sink (Jean Grey) and Kit Connor (Cyclops).
Adam Driver will play Mister Sinister under the direction of Jake Schreier, with a screenplay by Lee Sung Jin, Joanna Calo and Michael Lesslie.

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