X-Men Director Teases Comic Book Inspirations and 'Something New' for the MCU After Marvel's Big Cast Reveal | D23 2026

At the 2026 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Marvel Studios unveiled the cast for the new X-Men movie reboot. Director Jake Schreier discussed his comic book inspirations, aiming to implement elements not previously executed well in films. Sadie Sink, who previously appeared as Jean Grey in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, joined Kevin Feige on stage. The event also featured the VisionQuest trailer, an Ahsoka S2 teaser, and updates regarding Avengers: Doomsday and Star Wars: Starfighter.