Ryan Coogler confirms X-Men director Jake Schreier will helm Marvel Studios’ highly anticipated reboot, settling months of speculation among fans about who would lead the next chapter of the mutant team in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Coogler, known for his work on Black Panther, clarified the decision in a recent interview as excitement continues to build for the upcoming film.
Marvel Studios Officially Selects Jake Schreier as X-Men Director
Ryan Coogler, who has experience directing two major Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbusters, Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, as well as executive producing Ironheart and Eyes of Wakanda, recently spoke out about the future of the X-Men franchise. For some time, fans pushed for Coogler to direct the new X-Men movie teased by Marvel back in 2019. However, while promoting Ironheart, Coogler revealed who would take the director’s chair instead.
During a public Q&A, when asked about fan campaigns for him to direct X-Men, Coogler immediately responded,
No, no, Jake is directing that.
—Ryan Coogler, Director. When asked for clarification if he meant Jake Schreier, Coogler responded, Yeah.
Jake Schreier’s rumored involvement in the X-Men reboot first surfaced in May, with reports from Deadline noting that he was Marvel’s preferred candidate. Recently, Variety indicated that Schreier’s role had moved from a possibility to a certainty, especially after Schreier’s previous directing experience with Thunderbolts. Now, Coogler’s confirmation puts an end to speculation about the directorship.
What to Expect from the New X-Men Movie
The release of Marvel’s live-action X-Men reboot is expected to come after the conclusion of The Multiverse Saga, which has revived many well-known characters and legacy actors from 20th Century Fox’s earlier X-Men productions. Fans have already seen stars return for appearances in recent Marvel blockbusters such as Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and The Marvels.
Although several familiar actors will make appearances in Avengers: Doomsday, they are set to portray alternate versions of classic mutants rather than the definitive MCU lineup. Marvel Studios is likely to cast younger actors for these iconic roles after Avengers: Secret Wars, signaling a new generation for the franchise. Rumors have linked Jack Champion to the project, with the actor expressing interest in playing Cyclops.
Release Schedule and Fan Reactions
As of now, Marvel Studios has not announced a release date for the X-Men reboot. The news that Jake Schreier will direct—and not Ryan Coogler—settles a topic that has generated significant online discussion among the Marvel fanbase. With Schreier’s confirmation, fans can look forward to further casting news and updates as Marvel moves forward with the project.
The reboot holds significance for both new and longtime followers of the X-Men, as Marvel Studios aims to blend legacy with fresh talent under Schreier’s direction. With the conclusion of The Multiverse Saga and the anticipated arrival of the MCU’s own mutant team, the next few years will be pivotal for the franchise’s evolution.
