Summary
WithDeadpool & Wolverinepoised to introduce theX-Mento theMCUin earnest, Kevin Feige has responded to a burning question about what’s in store for a futureX-Men movie in the MCU.Deadpool & Wolverineis releasing on July 26 and will feature a litany of characters taken directly fromFox’s X-Men franchise. While trailers and set photos have confirmed that several actors from the late franchise will be reprising their roles, the upcoming movie is still supposedly teeming with closely guarded secrets.
It seems this secrecy extends beyondDeadpool & Wolverine,as when asked about the reported Marvel Studios X-Men movie byEntertainment Weekly,Kevin Feige refused to commentbeyond stating:
“July 26 is really when it all starts, when Deadpool & Wolverine comes out.”
Needless to say, this response fails to elaborate on common knowledge. Fans are well aware of the implications ofDeadpool & Wolverineas the titular stars make the leap from Fox to the MCU. It remains to be seen whether this movie will be the last time that Deadpool and Wolverine appear in the MCU - though it is an unlikely prospect with the promise of a multiverse-mergingAvengers: Secret Warson the horizon. Regardless, Feige may have more to say soon.
Deadpool & Wolverine’s Complicated Marvel Movie Canon Explained
Deadpool & Wolverine’s canon connections to Fox’s many X-Men movie timelines and the MCU aren’t exactly as straightforward as they may seem.
Kevin Feige Might Have More To Say About Marvel’s X-Men Movie Later This Month
One of the biggest events of the year for comic book movies, San Diego Comic-Con, is taking place July 25-28. Marvel Studios is scheduled for a presentation at the event to discuss the MCU on July 27, the day afterDeadpool & Wolverinereleases. Exactly what the studio intends to delve into is not yet public knowledge, but its proximity toDeadpool & Wolverine’s release date is hard to ignore.
After skipping out on 2023 due to the writer’s strike, Marvel Studios is reportedly returning to SDCC’s Hall H - the event’s biggest and most sought-after venue.
This panel is typically where some of the MCU’s biggest reveals are shared, such asthe entire Phase 5 lineupat 2022’s SDCC. It therefore stands to reason thatMarvel Studios may intend to share more info on the future of the X-Men at SDCC 2024, the day after their feature-length MCU debut. Whether this will comprise a full-scale announcement, however, remains to be seen - especially as the MCU may be looking to save face this year.
After all, 2022’s announcement of the MCU Phase 5 release schedule looks decidedly different now. Release dates for projects likeBlade,Ironheart, andDaredevil: Born Againhave been significantly pushed back, with 2023’s writer’s strike only partially to blame. With that in mind, the MCU may take a more measured approach when announcing its future movies this year. Nevertheless, in the absence of a concrete release date, further information on the MCU’sX-Menstill looks very likely.
