The MCU’sX-Menmovie has just received a major update, with a report revealing the casting direction for the film and its release.TheMarvel Cinematic Universehas been ramping up for anX-Menrevival for a few years now, with plenty of rumors about who will take over the roles from those in the original franchise.
Now, in a report byVariety, sources say that casting will begin soon, andMarvel has indicated to reps that they are looking for a younger cast for theX-Menmovie, instead of A-listers. The report says that this decision is to keep costs down for the Marvel film, as post-COVID movies have been suffering compared to previous installments.
Back in May 2024,Marvel’sX-Menmoviehad found its writer in Michael Lesslie, andThunderbolts*director Jake Schreier was set to direct. According toVariety’sreport, the script is being fine-tuned by the studio. Furthermore,Marvel is holding a July 08, 2025, release date for an unnamed film, sparking hope for X-Men’spossible arrival into the MCU.
That said, sources say this July 2027 release date won’t be filled by theX-Menmovie, although they don’t offer much more information on that. In other scheduling news,sources also report low priority for the long-delayedBlademovie or a possibleDeadpool 4.Instead, there seems to be a buzz aboutBlack Panther 3, ledby Ryan Coogler.
What This Means For Marvel’s X-Men Movie
X-Men’s MCU Debut Has Been Teased
X-Men’s arrival into the MCU has been long-awaited as the franchise gears up for its next phase post-Endgame. TheoriginalX-Menmovie franchisewas a success back in the early 2000s, with Hugh Jackman leading as Wolverine.With Jackman’s reappearance in the MCU viaDeadpool and Wolverine, there is certainly a lot of excitement to see a full X-Men revival.
Previous rumors slated Sadie Sink, Harris Dickinson, and Julia Buttersas some of theactors being considered for roles in theX-Menmovie. WithVariety’snew report, this looks like it could be a possibility, as they are still up-and-coming actors, fitting their requirements of not casting A-listers. However, there is no official casting confirmation for Marvel’sX-Menyet.
Our Take On Marvel’s Movie Priorities
Blade’s Low Priority Is Disappointing But Understandable
Mahershala Ali’sBlademovie received an updatejust last month, with writer David Goyer stating that “we’re in a good place,” but further developments from Marvel have been slow. Therefore,it’s quite disappointing that Marvel considers theBlademovie a low priority, especially considering Wesley Snipes’ recent appearanceinDeadpool and Wolverinebrought a lot of hype back.
However,Blade’slow prioritization makes sense as the Marvel Cinematic Universe gears up for 2026’sAvengers: Doomsday, and the return ofX-Men’sIan McKellen and Patrick Stewart.
In fact, as a result ofDeadpool and Wolverine, Marvel could have jumped on the excitement of the properties involved with those starring in them, includingX-MenandBlade. However,Blade’slow prioritization makes sense as the Marvel Cinematic Universe gears up for 2026’sAvengers: Doomsday, and the return ofX-Men’sIan McKellen and Patrick Stewart.
