Kevin Feige Plans a Decade of X-Men Movies to Lead the MCU

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Summary

  • The X-Men Mutant Saga is officially happening in the MCU, as confirmed by Kevin Feige.
  • Feige has been laying the groundwork for a mutant-led MCU for a while, hinting at X-Men appearances in upcoming movies.
  • Plans include rebooting X-Men, a potential Deadpool/X-Men collaboration, and introducing mutants as a central force post-Multiverse Saga.

Following the conclusion of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Multiverse Saga, it appears that the X-Men Mutant Saga will be the next chapter. Provided there are no alterations to the plan, this storyline is now confirmed to take place.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is divided into distinct phases, with Phase Five currently in progress but nearing its end, marked by the release of “Thunderbolts.” However, the overarching narrative of the MCU is more effectively grasped when considering its larger “epic” or “saga” structure. The Infinity saga concluded with “Avengers: Endgame,” and the Multiverse saga emerged as its successor, presenting a blend of successful and less-than-impressive installments. “Spider-Man: No Way Home” and “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” successfully captured the multiverse concept, while “Deadpool 2” (with Wolverine) brought the X-Men into the franchise for the first time since Fox Studios’ reign over these characters. Productions like “The Marvels” and “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” on the other hand, have failed to resonate with audiences.

It seems that Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige is setting the stage for a fresh, extended course, one that appears to revolve around the X-Men. As per a report by the Wall Street Journal, Feige has shared his ten-year plan for integrating mutants within the MCU with several Marvel Studios colleagues. This strategy is said to be a result of an internal reorganization led by Feige, focusing the studio more on quality rather than quantity, in an effort to win back viewers who may be experiencing “Marvel fatigue.” The report mentions that some executives found it challenging to align with Feige’s vision, and even when they did, their work could be discarded after receiving his feedback. In certain instances, staff members reportedly pursued him just to get his opinion.

A Marvel Cinematic Universe ‘Mutant Saga’ Is Not A New Idea

Signs Of A Mutant-Led MCU Have Been There For A While

The comments on the X-Men are highly meaningful and shouldn’t come as a shock to anyone who’s been closely following the hints. Last year, Feige subtly suggested his current direction with these words: “You will notice that continues in our next few movies with some X-Men characters you might recognize.” Following this, the entire plot of Secret Wars seems to be guiding us towards a new era of mutants and the X-Men. Moreover, six X-Men mutants are listed in the official cast for Avengers: Doomsday, and an X-Men reboot is being written by Michael Lesslie, which is tentatively set to release after Avengers: Secret Wars in 2027.

It’s worth noting that Ryan Reynolds, the actor and writer, stands to gain from recent news. He recently expressed his intentions for a new Deadpool and X-Men collaboration, suggesting that four or five X-Men characters might take over the lead role from Deadpool. Although this idea is still in its early stages and hasn’t been presented to Marvel Studios yet, the response from Kevin Feige, Marvel Studios’ president, may soon be affirmative due to recent developments.

The prospect of the X-Men becoming the main focus of the Marvel Cinematic Universe following the end of the Multiverse Saga is intriguing. A team consisting of Reynolds’ Deadpool, Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine, Channing Tatum’s Gambit, Dafne Keen’s X-23, and whoever portrays Blade could usher in an exhilarating era of mutant dominance within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Fans would likely embrace such a lineup. However, it’s important to consider that most of these actors would probably be retired by the time any such project materializes.

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2025-05-04 19:55