The acclaimed director of Black Panther, Ryan Coogler, has officially revealed who will be leading the charge for the highly anticipated X-Men reboot from Marvel Studios.
Discover the Visionary Behind the New X-Men MCU Movie
Coogler possesses extensive knowledge of the inner workings at Marvel Studios, having successfully directed two major films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe — Black Panther (2018) and its sequel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022). In addition to his directorial work, he has also contributed as an executive producer on the upcoming Disney+ series Ironheart and Eyes of Wakanda, both slated for release in 2025. His experience in the superhero genre places him in a unique position to understand fan expectations and the evolving landscape of the MCU.
Given his remarkable success with Black Panther, many fans have been actively advocating for Coogler to take the helm of the new X-Men reboot, which was initially hinted at by Marvel back in 2019. However, during a recent promotional event for Ironheart, Coogler clarified who will be leading the creative direction for the first X-Men movie set in the MCU.
A video surfaced on X, where Coogler was asked about the fans’ desire to see him direct the X-Men. He promptly addressed the speculation, saying, “No, no, Jake is directing that.” When further questioned if he was referring to Jake Schreier, Coogler confirmed, “Yeah.” This straightforward response has provided clarity for fans eager to learn about the film’s direction.
Check out the exchange below:
Schreier’s association with the X-Men reboot was first reported back in May, with Deadline highlighting him as Marvel’s “top choice” for the director role. Although he was only in discussions for the project last month, a more recent report from Variety indicated that Marvel had included Schreier in their 2028 release schedule, suggesting that his involvement is now a confirmed aspect of the project. With Coogler’s recent confirmation, it is clear that Schreier, who previously directed Thunderbolts, will indeed take on the directorial duties for the upcoming X-Men film.
The eagerly awaited live-action X-Men reboot is not anticipated to hit theaters until after the conclusion of The Multiverse Saga. The successor to the Infinity Saga has already reintroduced several legacy actors from the 20th Century Fox X-Men franchise, who have made memorable appearances in blockbuster films such as Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and The Marvels.
Most of these actors are also set to feature in Avengers: Doomsday. However, it is important to note that they are not reprising their original roles in the MCU; younger actors are expected to be cast for the main versions of these iconic characters following the events of Avengers: Secret Wars. One of the actors rumored for the X-Men reboot is Jack Champion, who recently expressed his enthusiasm for potentially playing Cyclops.
As of this moment, Marvel Studios has not yet announced a release date for the highly anticipated X-Men reboot.
This article was originally published on SuperHeroHype.
