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Diving into the world of comics reveals an interesting trend. For the longest part of their existence, the team of mutants enjoyed a celebrated status in-universe, at times exceeding those of their more human counterparts. However, in live-action, the group of remarkable actors handpicked by Kevin Feige surpassed both box office and pop culture popularity with 2012’sThe Avengersin contrast to theX-Men,which came to life at the hands of Fox, years before.
Now, decades later, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is at a creative crossroads. The opening of the multiverse and Disney’s acquisition of Fox reverted the character rights to Marvel Studios and allowed for the full-fledged entry of the mutants. Additionally, withDeadpool & Wolverineon the brink of release, fans are eager to welcome beloved characters like Charles Xavier and Magneto into the main MCU timeline. However, they may have to brace for disappointment.
Marvel Studios may not call in all mutants withDeadpool & Wolverine
The last trailer forDeadpool & Wolverineshowcased familiar faces from earlierX-Menmovies like Azazel, Lady Deathstrike, and Toad placed as shy easter eggs. Despite that shot raising hopes for the grand entry of mutants into MCU’s sacred timeline,a report from The Cosmic Circus, suggests that the same will not happen until at least the end ofAvengers: Secret Wars,based on insider scoops.
On the contrary, Marvel Studios has already taken its first steps towards the entry of the genetically altered superhumans. In theMs. MarvelDisney+ series, Kamala Khan is labeled as a“mutant”.Furthermore, 2023’sThe Marvelsfeatured Monica Rambeau entering an alternate universe and ending up in anX-Mencenter and meeting withKelsey Grammer’s Hank McCoy aka The Beast as well as Binary.
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Reasoning for the conflicting scenarios, the reports also mentioned that a reason as to why theX-Mencharacters will not be gaining entry into the sacred timeline will be explained in theRyan ReynoldsandHugh Jackmanstarrer. Moreover, with theupcomingAvengers 5already having a jam-packed rosterand set to address in-universe problems such as the disconnected characters, the reports do hold merit.
Fans strike a note of cautious agreement with the rumor
Undeniably impatient to witness the X-Men and the Avengers in live-action, fans, however, did side with Marvel Studios if they plan to move ahead with the decision. As of now, there areplenty of unfinished projects at various stages of development, and even new ones looking to start afresh. Thus, a breather will help sort out the backlog before moving ahead with more ambitious ones.
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On the other end, given the recent happenings, such as the firing ofJonathan Majorsas Kang and a complete rewrite ofAvengers: The Kang Dynasty,the studio will have to inevitably move into delays. As such, the exact timing and plot ofAvengers: Secret Warsgets shrouded in even more secrecy, with fans even sarcastically hinting at release dates that may go beyond even 2030.
Alright! X-men in 2035!!
— Sports4natic 🍥 (@JG_MIA_305)August 25, 2025
Oo okay In 2033 No Problem
— DStyles510 (@DStyles0510)August 09, 2025
Seems like there should be plenty of films to put out before Secret Wars. I guess this means the hype for the MCU won’t truly happen until after Secret Wars and thats if they don’t ruin the XMen.
— Carnival In Compton 🐺 (@halfofame1)July 25, 2025
I mean it’s not a bad decision hoping in secret wars lots of useless characters will die, because there are soo many
— Satyam (@ssatyam_)July 31, 2025
Finally, you should cancel all projects with them except Deadpool until ending Secret Wars
— Erick Kilmonger (@OmegaSupreme228)July 10, 2025
Looking at the positive side of things, the pushback may aid the smoother entry of the mutants in a properly fleshed-out project to avoid box-office andcritical disasters that the last few entries from the MCU have faced. Finally, to keep up the repute and bring back the glory days when the vast interconnected cinematic universe never had a single project receiving a below-average rating on major critics’ platforms.
Deadpool & Wolverinereleases in theaters on June 13, 2025.
Imteshal Karim
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Bearing a penchant for writing in multiple forms, I love telling a good story and hope to tell impactful ones about the fandom’s side of the Entertainment industry. I found the movie of my life in Christopher Nolan’s 2014' s Interstellar, which fascinated me with the perfect blend of science and cinema, leaving me curious about Hollywood. In my leisure time, you will find me indulging in photography, gardening, and cycling.
