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'X-Men' cast, release date revealed at D23

Marvel's mutant news was announced at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.

BySean Keane GMA logo
Saturday, August 15, 2026 6:41AM
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The 'X-Men' cast was revealed Friday during the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23. The Marvel Cinematic Universe movie will hit theaters on May 5, 2028.

Maya Boyd, Inde Navarrette, Samara Weaving, Christopher Abbott, Kit Connor, Jake Schreier, Sadie Sink and Kevin Feige, President, Marvel Studios, speak onstage at the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23 on Aug. 14, 2026 in Anaheim, Calif.
Maya Boyd, Inde Navarrette, Samara Weaving, Christopher Abbott, Kit Connor, Jake Schreier, Sadie Sink and Kevin Feige are seen at D23 on Aug. 14, 2026 in Anaheim, Calif.
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The movie's mutants will include Kit Connor as Cyclops, Inde Navarette as Rogue, Christopher Abbott as Professor Xavier, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, Maya Boyd as Storm and Sadie Sink will play Jean Grey.

Adam Driver will play Nathaniel Milbury, better known as supervillain Mr. Sinister.

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe movie will be directed by Jake Schreier, who previously helmed 2025's "Thunderbolts*."

D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is the company's biennial exposition, where it previews upcoming movies, shows, experiences and products, in addition to honoring its history. This year's event is taking place at the Anaheim Convention Center from Friday to Sunday.

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