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A recent update regarding the X-Men makes a theory about “Avengers: Secret Wars” more plausible, which would be beneficial for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). While the Fox X-Men movies were not always well-received, they played a significant role in paving the way for the modern era of superhero films. Initially, the MCU didn’t have access to some of its most popular characters, such as Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men. Despite this, many successful MCU movies were released without these heroes. Now, as the franchise enters a new phase, it finally has access to all of its major characters.
2024 was a significant year for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Marvel Studios released only one movie, titled “Deadpool & Wolverine.” This film marks the first time characters from Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox have appeared in an MCU production. Deadpool & Wolverine has gone on to become the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time, earning over $1.3 billion at the worldwide box office. Its success demonstrates the immense potential for future MCU movies featuring X-Men characters. An X-Men movie is already in development, and it is expected that the mutant team will likely be integrated into the ongoing Multiverse Saga before the standalone project is realized.
Kevin Feige Revealed New MCU X-Men Details
The potential involvement of the X-Men in the final films of the MCU’s Multiverse Saga has long been a topic of interest, and new developments have recently emerged. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige provided an update on the X-Men’s introduction to the MCU. He revealed that some familiar X-Men characters will appear in the upcoming films of the Multiverse Saga, with the 2027 film “Avengers: Secret Wars” marking a significant turning point for the franchise. This film is expected to conclude the Multiverse Saga, and it appears that the mutants will play a key role in that storyline.
Kevin Feige has mentioned that X-Men characters are expected to appear in upcoming MCU movies, potentially including popular figures like Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine and Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool. However, a reboot of the X-Men will likely be set up in the sixth Avengers film. Feige stated, “The entire storyline of Secret Wars really paves the way for a new era of mutants and the X-Men.” He also expressed that it is a dream come true for Marvel Studios to have the X-Men back in their franchise, allowing them to develop MCU stories featuring the team, which has already begun.
Multiple X-Men Characters Have Already Appeared In The MCU
The X-Men reboot may not occur until after “Avengers: Secret Wars,” but Marvel Studios has been utilizing the concept of the multiverse as a way to reintroduce beloved characters from Fox’s X-Men films into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Notably, Marvel pulled a clever twist regarding the Fox X-Men by introducing Evan Peters’ character, who was initially assumed to be Quicksilver, as the first major multiverse character in the MCU. However, “WandaVision” revealed that this was a deceptive plot orchestrated by Agatha Harkness, and Peters’ character turned out to be Ralph Bohner, who has no connection to Quicksilver.
In addition to that instance, several beloved actors from the Fox X-Men movies reprised their roles as either multiverse variants of their Marvel characters or as the same versions they previously portrayed. Patrick Stewart, who was one of the main faces of the X-Men franchise in live-action, returned as a variant of Charles Xavier in “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.” Kelsey Grammer also made an appearance as a variant of Beast in “The Marvels,” as well as in all of Deadpool and Wolverine’s X-Men appearances. The film featured the core cast of mutants from the “Deadpool” series, although most had minimal roles.
Characters like Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool, Hugh Jackman’s new Wolverine variant, and Dafne Keen’s returning X-23 really got a chance to shine in their MCU debuts, playing major roles in “Deadpool & Wolverine.” Channing Tatum also finally debuted as Gambit after being cast by Fox back in 2014, although his standalone movie was never made. Additionally, the MCU multiverse will introduce its own version of Storm in 2025, who will wield Thor’s hammer, Mjölnir, in the upcoming “What If…?” season 3. Many X-Men characters play diverse roles within the MCU.
MCU Theory: The Fox X-Men Return In Avengers: Secret Wars
Kevin Feige has hinted that more familiar X-Men characters will appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) before the storyline of “Avengers: Secret Wars” leads to a reboot of the X-Men. This theory strengthens the idea that the mutant team will make a significant appearance to conclude the Multiverse Saga. “Avengers: Secret Wars” is expected to focus on incursions, where universes collide, mirroring the comic book event on which the movie is based. In this context, “The Marvels” seems to have laid the groundwork for Fox’s X-Men to receive a proper send-off before the MCU reintroduces the mutants and recasts the characters.
One of the post-credits scenes in The Marvels features Kelsey Grammer as a variant of Hank McCoy, also known as Beast. This scene reveals that Monica Rambeau is trapped in a universe where the X-Men are actively present. Based on Kevin Feige’s update about the X-Men and the post-credits scene from “The Marvels” there is a compelling theory that Avengers: Secret Wars will include variants of Fox’s X-Men from the universe to which Beast belongs. This theory also suggests that this new X-Men universe will collide with the MCU’s Earth-616, potentially leading to a live-action version of “Avengers vs. X-Men.” This idea aligns with various rumors circulating within the fan community.
How The MCU’s Next Saga Can Be All About The X-Men
Kevin Feige announced that after “Avengers: Secret Wars,” a “new age of mutants and of the X-Men” will be introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Given the popularity of the characters and the demand from fans to see their favorite mutants interact with heroes like Spider-Man and Captain America, it makes sense for Marvel Studios to fully embrace the mutant side of the franchise once the Multiverse Saga concludes. The first two X-Men-related projects produced by Marvel Studios, the animated series “X-Men ’97” and the R-rated “Deadpool & Wolverine,” indicate that the mutants are in capable hands.
“X-Men ’97” allowed Marvel to showcase many of the most popular X-Men characters, making them as compelling as they are in the comics. This series broadened the focus beyond just Wolverine. With Deadpool and Wolverine demonstrating the live-action potential of mutants in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), and with a variety of X-Men heroes and villains now available to Marvel, it’s clear that these characters deserve an entire saga dedicated to their introduction into the MCU. The Krakoan Age of X-Men comics could serve as an inspiration for the MCU, enriching the lore of the X-Men after “Avengers: Secret Wars” potentially concludes Fox’s version of the X-Men.
