Breaking News: Millie Bobby Brown Transforms the MCU's X-Men in Epic Marvel Fan Poster!

Summary

Marvel Studios is developing its first X-Men movie and may look to focus on characters that were either absent or had smaller roles in previous films.

Fan art envisions Millie Bobby Brown as Kitty Pryde, a Mutant possessing the remarkable ability to pass through solid objects. Speculation arises about her potential expanded role within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Although information regarding the forthcoming X-Men reboot remains limited, Marvel Studios has been subtly suggesting the inclusion of mutants in their recent endeavors, such as Kamala Kahn and Namor. Additional information regarding the X-Men reboot is anticipated to surface in the near future.

Marvel Studios is currently in the early stages of developing its first X-Men film, and fan art has depicted Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown as a potential lead mutant in the MCU. In previous X-Men movies under Fox's ownership, there were two generations of beloved heroes who played prominent mutant roles. Initially, Patrick Stewart's Professor X led the team before passing the torch to a younger group of heroes in the X-Men: First Class series and its sequels. Except for Deadpool and a few related characters, Marvel Studios will need to recast the X-Men, which presents an opportunity for the creation of numerous new and iconic character versions. If Marvel Studios wants to distinguish their X-Men from previous movie versions, they could focus on characters who were either missing from Fox's films or played less central roles. Fan art shared on Deviant Art showcases Millie Bobby Brown envisioned as Kitty Pryde, also known as Shadowcat, within the X-Men universe.

One mutant from Fox's X-Men franchise who can finally be redeemed in the MCU is Kitty Pryde. While Shadowcat played a significant role in sending Wolverine back in time in X-Men: Days of Future Past, her true starring role in the Marvel Comics source material was unfortunately omitted. With her ability to phase through solid objects, Kitty's mutant power is not only practical but also visually captivating on the big screen. Considering her longstanding association with the X-Men, she appears to be an ideal candidate for a larger role in the MCU.

What We Know About The MCU's X-Men Reboot So Far

Very little information is currently available regarding the upcoming X-Men movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). However, Marvel Studios has gradually introduced mutants into Phases 4 and 5 of the MCU. Notably, Kamala Kahn was revealed to be a mutant in Ms. Marvel, and Namor from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is also a mutant. Even though he exists in a different reality, Professor X, played by Patrick Stewart, made an extended cameo in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Furthermore, in the series Secret Invasion, Fury's wife, Priscilla, authored a book called Decoding the "Superhuman" Gene, which clearly references mutants and their X-gene.

Additional information may be forthcoming, as Marvel Studios plans to review writers' proposals for the X-Men movie and select a writer by early next year. This timeline suggests that X-Men might be included in Phase 7 of the MCU. However, it is likely that details about which X-Men the movie will focus on, including the possibility of Kitty Pryde, will be revealed well before that.