Jake Schreier in Early Talks for Marvel’s X-Men Reboot Direction

by Annika May 10, 2025

Following his successful direction of Marvel’s Thunderbolts, Jake Schreier is under discussion to return to Marvel for forthcoming X-Men reboots. Schreier’s work on Thunderbolts got some of the best reviews Marvel has seen in years. The new movies’ script is being written by Michael Lesslie of Hunger Games fame, and as usual, produced by Kevin Feige. The project is currently untitled.

Jake Schreier in Early Talks for Marvel’s X-Men Reboot Direction

– Jake Schreier, known for directing Marvel’s Thunderbolts, is in early talks to direct the big-screen reboots of the X-Men series, moving it closer to becoming a reality.
– The movie is being written by Michael Lesslie, who worked on The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, and will be produced by Marvel’s Kevin Feige.
– This development marks a potential revival for the X-Men franchise, which saw declining popularity after 2019’s Dark Phoenix and the poorly received spin-off, The New Mutants.

Following his directorial stint on Marvel’s Thunderbolts*, Jake Schreier appears set to rejoin the studio for a big-screen revamp of the X-Men franchise. Insiders have confirmed that Schreier, who scored some of Marvel’s top accolades in recent years, is in early discussions regarding the project. The script is being crafted by Michael Lesslie, known for his work on Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, with the ever-present Kevin Feige from Marvel helming the production of the yet-to-be-named feature.

Marvel has been steadily pursuing a director for the new X-Men project over the past few weeks, with significant progress noted this week.

This heralds a significant moment for the X-Men franchise under Marvel’s domain. The series, originally conceived by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in the early 60s, has been a fan favorite since the 80s, and transitioned into a popular animated show in the 90s. The 2000 movie adaptation, directed by Bryan Singer, paved the way for contemporary comic book adaptations, with its stars becoming deeply entrenched in pop culture.

Even now, a quarter of a century later, actors like Hugh Jackman continue to reprise their roles from the franchise, much to the delight of audiences, as seen in the recent Deadpool & Wolverine film, which grossed over $1.3 billion.

The X-Men series was a consistent source of revenue for 20th Century Fox until the 2019 release of Dark Phoenix and the unfortunate pandemic-timed release of The New Mutants. Following Disney’s acquisition of Fox, fans have been eagerly anticipating the return of the franchise to theaters.

Aware of the stakes, Marvel has been meticulous in its project development and has even hinted at the original cast’s involvement in some of its movies. This includes Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, where Patrick Stewart returned as Professor X, and the aforementioned Deadpool & Wolverine. Moreover, much of the original cast is set to appear in Avengers: Doomsday, slated for release next year.

Choosing Schreier for the project underscores Marvel’s satisfaction with his work on Thunderbolts*. Marvel is known to frequent collaborations with filmmakers with whom it enjoys a mutual understanding and rapport, including Jon Watts for Spider-Man films, Daniel Destin Cretton, and the Russo brothers. Thunderbolts*, debuting with a robust $74.3 million, not only performed well financially but also received positive audience feedback and critical response, aiding Marvel to bounce back from a downward trajectory.