It’s official Marvel fans, the X-Men have been cast and they’re coming to the MCU in the wake of Avengers: Secret Wars. Overnight at D23, Kevin Feige has revealed more casting for the upcoming film alongside its planned release date, May 5, 2028.
Feige was joined onstage by Sadie Sink, who debuted as Jean Grey in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and director Jake Schreier (Thunderbolts*), to discuss the all-new X-Men film in development. The trio then welcomed Sink’s new castmates to the stage: Kit Connor (Heartstopper) as Scott Summers, Christopher Abbott (Catch-22) as Professor Charles Xavier, Samara Weaving (Ready or Not) as Emma Frost, Inde Navarrette (Obsession) as Rogue, and Maya Boyd (& Juliet) as Storm. In a special video recording, Adam Driver (Star Wars: The Force Awakens) announced that he will play Nathaniel Milbury. For those not familiar with Milbury, his name is one of many pseudonyms used by the villainous Mister Sinister!
Watch the cast announcements in the player below:
The untitled X-Men film will be released exclusively in theaters May 5, 2028.
