Marvel just announced the cast of the upcoming X-Men film at the 2026 D23 in Anaheim, California;
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige capped off an electric showcase presentation during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, unveiling the stars of the upcoming X-Men movie. Director Jake Schreier was joined onstage by star Sadie Sink, who made her debut as Jean Grey in Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
“It is so wonderful to be here and to finally be able to talk about this character after months of speculation,” Sink told the crowd. “We’re here to talk about the X-Men. Should we meet some more of the cast?”
The trio then welcomed Sink’s new costars to the stage: Kit Connor as Scott Summers, Christopher Abbott as Professor Charles Xavier, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, Inde Navarrette as Rogue, and Maya Boyd as Storm.
Finally, Adam Driver crashed the panel with one final video surprise, where he revealed that he will be playing a very sinister figure named Nathaniel Milbury.
Here’s the casting announcement in a nutshell;
- Sadie Sink as Jean Grey
- Kit Connor as Scott Summers/Cyclops
- Christopher Abbott as Professor Charles Xavier/Professor X
- Samara Weaving as Emma Frost/White Queen
- Inde Navarrette as Rogue/Anna Marie
- Maya Boyd as Storm/Ororo Munroe
- Adam Driver as Mister Sinister/Nathaniel Milbury
Of course, the cast is far from complete. Marvel has yet to announce actors for several fan-favorite X-Men, including Wolverine, Iceman, Beast, Angel, Nightcrawler, Gambit, Colossus, and Magneto. With nearly two years to go before the May 2028 release, Marvel is likely still searching for the perfect actors for these iconic roles and will be making more announcements soon.
The as-yet-untitled X-Men movie will release exclusively in theaters on May 5, 2028. Directed by Jake Schreier, the film focuses on a younger iteration of the team, with a script written by Lee Sung Jin and Joanna Calo.