The director of ‘Thunderbolts*’ could lead Marvel’s new ‘X-Men’ reboot

With the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Multiverse Saga unfolding and the mutants officially introduced in recent projects like ’Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ and ’Ms. Marvel’, fans have been eagerly waiting for Marvel Studios to launch its long-awaited ‘X-Men’ reboot. And now, there may be a new contender to take the director’s chair: Jake Schreier, the filmmaker behind ’Thunderbolts*’.

According to a report by IGN, Schreier has become one of Marvel’s top choices to direct the first MCU ’X-Men’ film. While nothing has been officially confirmed, multiple insiders suggest that Marvel was impressed with his work on ’Thunderbolts*’ a movie that also features a darker, ensemble tone similar to what might be needed for a new mutant lineup.

This rumor aligns with recent strategic moves by Marvel Studios to bring more grounded, character-driven storytelling back into focus, something Schreier showcased in his previous films, such as ’Paper Towns’ and ’Robot & Frank’.

Here’s what we know so far:

• Jake Schreier is reportedly a frontrunner for directing Marvel’s upcoming ’X-Men’ reboot.
• He is currently directing ’Thunderbolts*’, set to release on May 2, 2025.
• Marvel has not officially announced a release date for ’X-Men’, but development is underway.
• The mutant team’s introduction will mark a pivotal moment in Marvel’s post-’Endgame’ roadmap.

Marvel has been building toward this moment for years, subtly introducing mutants and teasing their existence in the MCU. If Schreier is confirmed, fans can likely expect a grounded, emotionally rich take on the iconic team: one that bridges the legacy of the comics with the modern MCU aesthetic.

Until then, all eyes will remain on ’Thunderbolts*’, which may provide a preview of Schreier’s style and his potential to shape the future of Marvel’s mutant saga.

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