Marvel Studios is rebooting its X-Men film franchise with an all-new cast. But the studio’s plans for the X-Men under Thunderbolts* director Jake Schreier has been the source of much reporting, rumor, and speculation for the past few years.
At D23, Disney’s fan convention, Marvel officially revealed who will be joining the MCU as its merry band of mutants, confirming who will be joining the one X-person revealed in this summer’s runaway blockbuster, Spider-Man: Brand New Day. On Friday, Marvel Studios president Kevin Fiege welcomed an all-star cast to the stage, announcing who will be stepping into the roles of Cyclops, Storm, Professor X, Rogue, and more.
Marvel’s new X-Men movie also got a final title and release date: X-Men will be coming to movie theaters on May 5, 2028.
Here’s who’s starring in Marvel’s new X-Men movie:
X-Men 2028 Confirmed Cast
Adam Driver as Mister Sinister
Adam Driver, best known for his work on the Star Wars sequel trilogy, Girls, and Megalopolis, is finally joining the MCU after turning down several roles. Driver will bring a villainous energy on par with his role as Kylo Ren in Star Wars.
Driver didn’t show up in person at D23, but showed up via pre-recorded video. He initially told the D23 audience that he was playing Magneto, but quickly corrected himself to reveal his true role: Nathaniel Milbury, an alias of Mister Sinister.
“When Kevin told me to show up for X-Men, I assumed he meant on set,” Driver said. “So instead of being there in California, I’m here at Pinewood on this very lonely soundstage. Kevin and I have been talking for years about maybe joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. And I think we finally found the perfect film at the perfect time. So I’m very excited to be playing Magneto… Nope. Even better. Nathaniel Milbury. So I’ll be right here, waiting for everybody to show up.”
Christopher Abbott as Professor X/Charles Xavier
Christopher Abbot reunites with his former Girls co-star as Charles Xavier, aka Professor X, the head of the school for gifted youngsters. Abbott is mostly known for his TV and film roles in independent film (Possessor, Poor Things, It Comes at Night) but has played a Marvel character before. He was the supervillain assassin known as Foreigner in Sony Pictures’ Kraven the Hunter.
Sadie Sink as Jean Grey
We already knew that Sadie Sink of Stranger Things fame was the mutant Jean Grey, thanks to her secretive role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. But now we know that Jean’s autumnal bus ride at the end of that film was, as some Marvel fans surmised, was taking her to Xavier’s school in upstate New York.
Kit Connor as Cyclops/Scott Summers
Kit Connor is taking over for James Marsden and Tye Sheridan as Marvel’s new live-action Cyclops. After starring roles in Warfare and Heartstopper, Connor is bringing the X-Men leader to life. Connor is also set to star in another major property, playing an undisclosed role in 2028’s Elden Ring movie adaptation.
Samara Weaving as White Queen/Emma Frost
Samara Weaving’s casting as Emma Frost, aka the White Queen, was reported earlier this month. Weaving’s a great fit for Marvel’s famous ice queen, who has gone from X-Men antagonist to X-Men ally over the years. Weaving has previously starred in The Babysitter, Ready or Not, and Scream 6. Oh, and Polygon’s Shelf Quest.
Inde Navarette as Rogue
Obsession star Inde Navarette is about to get paid. Navarette is taking on the role of Rogue, the superpower- and consciousness-stealing mutant who was previously played in live action by Anna Paquin.
Maya Boyd as Storm/Ororo Munroe
Relative newcomer Maya Boyd is the X-Men’s new Storm. The actor is primarily known for her roles on Broadway, but she’ll be the X-Men’s new weather witch, taking over the role from Halle Berry and Alexandra Shipp.
Feige said at D23 that there’s more X-Men casting news to come.