Marvel Finally Brings X-Men Into the MCU with Avengers: Doomsday

Marvel fans, it’s happening! After years of speculation, teases, and frustrating legal roadblocks, the X-Men are finally making their way into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). And it’s all thanks to Avengers: Doomsday, the upcoming crossover event that will officially welcome mutants into the fold.

A Long Time Coming

Ever since Disney acquired 21st Century Fox in 2017, fans have been waiting for Marvel Studios to incorporate Wolverine, Professor X, and the rest of the mutant crew into the MCU. But legal red tape, existing contracts, and the studio’s long-term storytelling plans delayed their arrival.

While Marvel began dropping subtle hints—like the return of Patrick Stewart’s Professor X in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness—a full-fledged X-Men introduction remained elusive. That changed with Deadpool & Wolverine, set for release in 2024, which features several returning actors from Fox’s X-Men films.

Avengers: Doomsday Sets the Stage

Now, the game-changing moment is here. Avengers: Doomsday, slated for a May 2026 release, will be the film that officially folds the X-Men into the MCU’s narrative. While Marvel has remained tight-lipped about the details, reports suggest that this will be a multiversal collision of epic proportions, paving the way for an X-Men-led MCU.

This won’t just be a one-off appearance either. The storyline is expected to continue into Avengers: Secret Wars in 2027, where the mutants will play a major role in reshaping the MCU’s future.

What’s Next for the X-Men?

Now that the mutants are in play, the big question is: Who will be the new Wolverine, Storm, Cyclops, and Magneto? While Hugh Jackman is back as Wolverine in Deadpool & Wolverine, it’s unclear if he’ll stick around for the long haul. Marvel could bring back some fan-favorite actors from the Fox era, introduce brand-new faces, or mix the two together.

Regardless, one thing is clear: The X-Men are back, and they’re here to stay. With Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel is finally embracing its mutant legacy, and the MCU will never be the same again.