MCU X-Men Reboot: Insider Hints at 2027 Release & Filming Start Date

MCU’s X-Men Reboot May Arrive Sooner Than Expected

After years of speculation, Marvel Studios may finally be preparing to bring the X-Men into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

While characters like Patrick Stewart’s Professor X and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine have already made appearances, fans have been eagerly awaiting an entirely new take on the mutants. Now, a trusted insider has hinted at a potential 2027 release date for the X-Men reboot movie.

MCU X-Men Movie Expected to Release in 2027

According to insider Jeff Sneider, Marvel Studios is gearing up for filming to begin next year, setting the stage for a 2027 release.

He shared on X (formerly Twitter):

🗣 “I’m now hearing ‘X-Men’ will begin shooting next year for a 2027 release. That means official casting news likely coming in the next few months… along with a director announcement.”

This means major casting updates and a director reveal could be arriving sooner than expected.

Casting & Creative Updates for MCU’s X-Men

Though Marvel Studios has remained tight-lipped about casting, recent reports suggest:

Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes writer Michael Lesslie is in talks to pen the script.
Freaky Friday star Julia Butters is rumored to be eyed for the role of Kitty Pryde.
Early reports indicate the X-Men movie may not feature Wolverine—potentially allowing Hugh Jackman’s Deadpool & Wolverine role to remain separate for now.
Where the X-Men Fit Into the MCU Timeline
The X-Men reboot is expected to debut after Avengers: Secret Wars (May 2027). With an open slate for Marvel Studios post-2027, the mutants could cement themselves as the next big MCU storyline.

Until then, all eyes will be on Deadpool & Wolverine, which could set the stage for the X-Men’s eventual arrival.