Jake Schreier Eyed to Direct New X-Men Film

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is set to expand its universe with the introduction of the X-Men, and according to Deadline, Jake Schreier, the director behind *Thunderbolts**, is in early discussions with Marvel Studios to helm this highly anticipated X-Men film. While the details of the negotiations are still under wraps, Schreier appears to be the top choice for directing this new venture into the world of mutants.

The script for this X-Men movie is being penned by Michael Lesslie, known for his work on The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, with Marvel's own Kevin Feige attached as a producer. Key details such as the cast, release date, and the film's integration into the broader MCU remain undisclosed, adding to the anticipation surrounding this project.

The MCU has been subtly setting the stage for the X-Men's introduction post-*Avengers: Endgame*, weaving multiverse themes through films like *The Marvels*, *Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania*, and *Deadpool & Wolverine*. These movies have included subtle nods to characters such as Wolverine, Beast, and Professor X, hinting at their eventual crossover with the current Avengers lineup. While *The Fantastic Four: First Steps* is slated for a July release, showcasing Marvel's First Family, the X-Men have yet to make a significant appearance in the MCU.

The upcoming Avengers: Doomsday will mark the X-Men's major entry into the MCU, with the recent cast reveal featuring veteran X-Men actors such as Kelsey Grammer, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Alan Cumming, Rebecca Romijn, and James Marsden. Grammer, who played Beast in the Fox X-Men franchise, made his MCU debut in The Marvels' post-credits scene, while Stewart appeared as Professor X in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The inclusion of these actors raises the question: could Avengers: Doomsday be setting the stage for an Avengers vs. X-Men storyline?

Marvel has been keen on integrating the X-Men into the MCU, with Kevin Feige hinting at their debut in "the next few movies." Additionally, THR reported that Ryan Reynolds, who plays Deadpool, has been advocating for a Deadpool-meets-X-Men movie. Despite no official X-Men movie being announced on the MCU timeline yet, the rapid pace of the MCU suggests that fans won't have to wait long to see these beloved characters in action.

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View 12 ImagesSchreier recently released *Thunderbolts* in theaters, which has seen a successful opening with a global total of $173,009,775 (according to Box Office Mojo). The film has also received positive reviews, holding an 88% score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7/10 rating from our review*.

As we await further updates on Marvel's negotiations with Schreier, fans are buzzing over the potential for a Nightcrawler/Mister Fantastic showdown in Avengers: Doomsday, as teased by Alan Cumming.