“As much as I can say”: Thunderbolts* director Jake Schreier finally opens up about X-Men reboot rumours

After successfully working on Thunderbolts*, later styled as *The New Avengers, Jake Schreier is now eyeing another major directorial role in the MCU- the upcoming X-Men movie. Early rumors suggested that Schreier has been tapped in to work with Kevin Feige to bring the mutants back on screen and although sources, including Ryan Coogler has confirmed this, Schreier is still shying away from the project.

Talking to the press at the Mediterrane Film Festival in Malta, he said:

“Even if I were confirmed on that movie, I don't think I would be allowed to answer that question. I guess what I would say is that it always starts from character and working with great writers and collaborators, and certainly thinking about how to do something different with any project that you take on. That's as much as I can say.”

Not much is known as of yet about the X-Men movie but it's being worked on as of now and might be nearing release somewhere in 2028. Feige is collaborating with Bob Iger from Disney and although the pair reportedly have opposite ideas on the film's narrative, progress on the film looks solid as of now.

Jake Schreier's directorial debut in the MCU: Thunderbolts*

Thunderbolts* flips the superhero team-up trope on its head, this time, the spotlight’s on the misfits. Directed by Jake Schreier, the film packs in a roster of characters who’ve spent more time on the fringes than in the spotlight: Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan’s weary Bucky Barnes, David Harbour’s hard-drinking Red Guardian, the enigmatic Ghost played by Hannah John‑Kamen, the mercenary Taskmaster played by Olga Kurylenko, the conflicted John Walker played by Wyatt Russell, and the volatile Sentry/The Void played by Lewis Pullman.

But this isn’t just about assembling a ragtag crew, it’s about their shadows. Schreier digs deeper, framing their battles with genuine emotional stakes: grief, guilt, PTSD. The result? A superhero flick that bleeds humanity, not cap cover.

When Thunderbolts* hit theaters May 2, 2025, it launched with a respectable $76 million and earned an impressive 88 % on Rotten Tomatoes and an A–CinemaScore, proof that audiences are hungry for flawed heroes. Globally, it’s brought in around $381 million against an $180 million budget, solid, if a bit modest next to Marvel’s blockbuster standards.

What truly sets it apart is its indie heart: think Florence Pugh leaping off Kuala Lumpur’s Merdeka 118, gritty, grounded cinematography, and a haunting Son Lux score, elements that feel more Sundance than superhero-standard.

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In the end, Thunderbolts* isn’t just another ensemble flick, it’s a story about second chances, living with scars, and choosing to be a hero even when your cape’s torn.

Thunderbolts* is expected to be available for streaming starting July 1, 2025.

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