
Marvel Studios has revealed the cast for its upcoming X-Men movie at D23 2026. The film is set to hit theaters on May 5, 2028.
Sadie Sink will play Jean Grey, returning after her role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Kit Connor (Heartstopper, Heartstopper Forever) takes on Cyclops, while Christopher Abbott (Poor Things, It Comes at Night, First Man) steps in as Professor Charles Xavier.
Samara Weaving (Ready or Not, Guns Akimbo, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri) joins as Emma Frost, Inde Navarrette (Obsession) as Rogue, and Maya Boyd (Broadway shows Merrily We Roll Along, & Juliet) as Storm.
Adam Driver surprised fans with a video message, confirming he will play Nathaniel Milbury, the film’s main villain. The movie will be directed by Jake Schreier, who also directed Thunderbolts.
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige said more casting updates will be announced as production continues.
