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Marvel has revealed the cast of its X-Men reboot at D23 2026, with director Jake Schreier teasing comic book inspirations from Chris Claremont and Jonathan Hickman while promising to explore 'things that haven't recently been done well' in mutant movies.

At D23 2026, Marvel Studios finally unveiled the cast for its upcoming X-Men reboot, set for release in May 2028. The announcement included characters such as Rogue, Storm, Professor X, and Mister Sinister, marking the first major mutant team entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Avengers: Secret Wars. Director Jake Schreier, who previously helmed Thunderbolts*, spoke to Good Morning America following the reveal, offering hints about the film's direction without divulging plot details.

Schreier revealed that he and Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige have already been digging into the comics to find fresh angles. 'One of the great things about the comics is there is such a rich and broad history,' he said. 'That was one of the first things that Kevin and I talked about when I came in; they made many great movies in this world, and they've made so many great things. Let's find the things that haven't recently been done well. All these other corners of the universe…' He specifically cited the work of Chris Claremont and Jonathan Hickman as key influences, pointing to stories that remain 'untold' on screen.

The director's comments suggest the reboot will draw from both classic and modern X-Men comic runs, potentially blending Claremont's iconic 1980s era with Hickman's recent Krakoa saga. The film is positioned as the first post-Secret Wars MCU movie, giving it a pivotal role in shaping the franchise's next phase. While no plot specifics were shared, the casting choices—including major villains and heroes—indicate a broad scope.

Coverage of the event was led by Kotaku, which first reported the cast reveal, while IGN later expanded on Schreier's comic book inspirations, noting the director's emphasis on avoiding retreads of previous X-Men film adaptations.

  • Marvel revealed the X-Men reboot cast at D23 2026, including Rogue, Storm, Professor X, and Mister Sinister.
  • Director Jake Schreier cited Chris Claremont and Jonathan Hickman's comic runs as inspirations.
  • The film is set for May 2028 and will be the first MCU movie after Avengers: Secret Wars.
  • Schreier aims to explore 'things that haven't recently been done well' in mutant movies.

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  1. first Kotaku Marvel Finally Reveals The Cast Of MCU’s X-Men Reboot
  2. +14h IGN X-Men Director Teases Comic Book Inspirations and 'Something New' for the MCU After Marvel's Big Cast Reveal | D23 2026

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X-Men Director Teases Comic Book Inspirations and 'Something New' for the MCU After Marvel's Big Cast Reveal | D23 2026

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X-Men director Jake Schreier has teased some of the comic book inspirations for his new MCU reboot, saying that he's already talked to Marvel Studios about finding the "things that haven't recently been done well" in the movies.

The filmmaker leading the charge on what seems to be the first post-Avengers: Secret Wars movie spoke about some of the corners of the mutant universe he and MCU boss Kevin Feige have already started digging through during an interview with Good Morning America. The conversation followed the film's explosive D23 2026 X-Men cast reveal, which included announcements for characters like Rogue, Storm, Professor X, and Mister Sinister.

With its May 2028 release still almost two years away, Schreier, who previously helmed Marvel's Thunderbolts*, stopped short of revealing too much about the movie's plot. Instead, his comments suggested fans may want to brush up on the work of comic book authors Chris Claremont and Jonathan Hickman.

"One of the great things about the comics is there is such a rich and broad history," he said. "That was one of the first things that Kevin and I talked about when I came in; they made many great movies in this world, and they've made so many great things. Let's find the things that haven't recently been done well. All these other corners of the universe…"

"Digging back into those comics like 20 years, the whole Chris Claremont run, the newer Jonathan Hickman stuff. There are so many stories that are still untold, to honor and to reach into, and then to meet this cast and try to do something new, I think you always want to see something that reveres where it came from and then is still taking a new spin on where we want to go."

As teased by Feige, Schreier's MCU X-Men team is still coming together, but they've got after last night, it's clear there's already a pretty solid foundation in place. The D23 reveal saw Inde Navarrette confirmed as Rogue, Maya Boyd as Storm, Christopher Abbott as Professor X, and Adam Driver as Mister Sinister. Joining them on stage were a few previously announced parts, including Kit Connor as Cyclops, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, and Sadie Sink as Jean Grey.

Earlier in the same interview, Connor teased his connection to the X-Men. He also teased a new direction for the mutant superhero group for the 2028 film.

"I grew up with the original movies in a lot of ways, and it's really cool because it also feels like we are doing a really different version, a different take, which is really exciting."

As of last night, X-Men is confirmed to premiere May 5, 2028. Ghost Rider is also due out that year but does not have a date, with Black Panther 3 locked in to arrive December 15, 2028.

Up next on the MCU calendar is VisionQuest in October and Avengers: Doomsday in December, with both receiving new trailers at D23, too. For more, you can read all about the biggest reveals from the show.

Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Disney.

Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).

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