Marvel Studios is reportedly eyeing Jake Schreier, director of the highly praised Thunderbolts, to lead its upcoming reboot of the X‑Men franchise. According to Deadline, following a key meeting in early May, Schreier has emerged as the top candidate in early talks to join Marvel for this pivotal project.
Why Schreier?
Thunderbolts has been hailed as the highest-rated MCU film since Spider‑Man: No Way Home, earning strong reviews and loyalty from fans. Schreier showcased his talent for balancing an eclectic cast and weaving rich character arcs in Thunderbolts—traits that align well with the intimate yet sprawling nature of X‑Men narratives.
Sources suggest Schreier’s genuine passion for X‑Men lore impressed Marvel leadership, contributing to his frontrunner status.
Script & Creative Team
Titlewriter Michael Lesslie—known for Assassin’s Creed and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes—has been tapped for the screenplay, with Marvel chief Kevin Feige set to produce. While no cast or release dates have been confirmed, developments are expected to ramp up after Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars.
X‑Men are primed to make their grand MCU debut following Deadpool & Wolverine and cameos in Ms. Marvel and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. With legendary mutants like Patrick Stewart’s Xavier and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine teasing their return in Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel is poised to blend nostalgia with fresh storytelling.
A Schreier-led X‑Men film would mark a major milestone—ushering in a modern, emotionally nuanced take on one of Marvel’s most beloved franchises. With less cluttered release slates post-MCU Phase Five, fans speculate production could begin as early as 2026, targeting a 2027–2028 release
Marvel hasn’t officially confirmed the collaboration yet, but all signs point to an imminent announcement.
