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Marvel Taps Thunderbolts* Team to Rewrite MCU's X-Men Movie
The creative team behind the acclaimed MCU hit Thunderbolts* will take on the script for Marvel's first X-Men movie in the shared universe.
Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:39pm
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Marvel's mutants prepare to make their mark on the shared universe, with a creative team known for character-driven storytelling at the helm.NYC TodayMarvel has tapped the creative team behind the acclaimed MCU film Thunderbolts* to rewrite the script for the studio's first X-Men movie set in the shared universe. Director Jake Schreier will helm the project, with writers Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Calo brought in to rework the screenplay. The duo's work on the character-driven, emotionally resonant Thunderbolts* has Marvel fans optimistic about their ability to do justice to the complex, outcast nature of the X-Men.
Why it matters
The X-Men's introduction to the Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of the most highly anticipated events for fans. After the success of Thunderbolts*, which tackled mature themes and made anti-heroes into mainstream heroes, Marvel's decision to tap that creative team for the X-Men reboot signals the studio's intent to do justice to the mutants' outsider status and political complexities.
The details
Director Jake Schreier revealed that Netflix thriller series Beef creators Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Calo have been brought in to rewrite the script for the MCU's first X-Men movie. Schreier, Sung Jin, and Calo previously collaborated on the acclaimed MCU film Thunderbolts*, which boasted a near-perfect 93% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Thunderbolts* was praised for its character-driven narrative and handling of mature themes like depression, suicide, and mental health.
- Marvel's first MCU X-Men movie is set for release in 2026.
- Avengers: Doomsday, featuring the return of actors from Fox's X-Men franchise, is also slated for 2026.
The players
Jake Schreier
The director of Marvel's upcoming MCU X-Men movie, known for helming the acclaimed Thunderbolts* film.
Lee Sung Jin
A writer who is collaborating with Schreier on the X-Men movie script, having previously worked with him on the Netflix series Beef and the MCU film Thunderbolts*.
Joanna Calo
A writer who is also working with Schreier on the X-Men movie script, having previously collaborated with him on Thunderbolts*.
What’s next
Marvel's first MCU X-Men movie is set for release in 2026, the same year that the mutants are confirmed to join the shared universe in Avengers: Doomsday.
The takeaway
Marvel's decision to bring in the Thunderbolts* creative team to rewrite the script for the MCU's first X-Men movie signals the studio's intent to do justice to the mutants' complex, outsider status and political connections. Fans are optimistic that the team's experience with character-driven narratives and mature themes will result in a fresh, emotionally resonant take on the X-Men.
