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Marvel Studios has confirmed a long list of names for its new MCU X-Men movie reboot, with its cast now including Inde Navarrette as Rogue, Adam Driver as Mister Sinister, Maya Boyd as Storm, and more.
The comic book movie company confirmed just a portion of the cast at D23 2026. Some of the actors in attendance – such as Kit Connor as Cyclops and Samara Weaving as Emma Frost – were previously announced, but we'll share the full lineup below.
Inde Navarrette – Rogue
Adam Driver – Mister Sinister
Maya Boyd – Storm
Christopher Abbott – Professor X
Sadie Sink – Jean Grey
Kit Connor – Cyclops
Samara Weaving – Emma Frost
There is a lot to unpack here. First off, those rumors that Alien alum Cailee Spaeny would be playing Rogue have been thoroughly debunked, as Obsession breakout Navarette will be using her power-absorbing abilities in the MCU instead. It may not be the Mystique casting she had hoped for , but she's probably still pretty happy to be on the team.
Driver, meanwhile, has been rumored to be circling a few roles , including the Master of Magnetism himself, Magneto. While some had correctly predicted the Star Wars veteran's role, he's now confirmed to be playing X-Men villain and evil mastermind Mister Sinister.
Navarrette and Driver have garnered quite the reputation on the big screen, Boyd's film resume doesn't seem to be quite as extensive. Her part harnessing the power of Mother Nature as Storm will see her take her biggest part yet, with past projects including 2023 short Deadbeat, as well as some work on Broadway.
Rogue, Mister Sinister, and Storm were the big surprises, but not to be outdone was the announcement that Abbott will lead as X-Men mentor Professor Charles Xavier. The Hollywood Reported had reported that he was in the running to play the mind-reading telepath recently, with his presence at D23 confirming his spot on the team of mutants. Movie fans will recognize him from his parts in projects like Poor Things, Possessor, and It Comes at Night.
Connor and Weaving had been announced in the weeks leading up to tonight's D23 event, so it wasn't much of a surprise to see them take the stage alongside X-Men movie director and Thunderbolts* filmmaker Jake Schreier. Sink is a more interesting case, as those who have [SPOILERS FOR RECENT MCU MOVIES] seen box-office smash Spider-Man: Brand New Day will know that she actually already made her on-screen debut as Jean Grey alongside Spidey star Tom Holland.
Without counting some of the many, many other rumors that have circulated before today, this is our first official look at the X-Men cast. Marvel still has plenty of mutants to pull into the live-action world, though, so while seven confirmed actors feels like a lot, we'll surely only learn about more in the months ahead.
The X-Men are coming to the MCU: Sadie Sink is Jean Grey Kit Connor is Cyclops Christopher Abbott is Professor Charles Xavier Samara Weaving is Emma Frost Inde Navarrette is Rogue Maya Boyd is Storm Adam Driver is Nathaniel Milbury Only in theaters May 5, 2028. pic.twitter.com/ZCd4f7I1W7
— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) August 15, 2026 Marvel Studios also took the D23 showcase as an opportunity to confirm its MCU X-Men movie has a release date: May 5, 2028. That makes it the third film officially confirmed for that year, joining Black Panther 3 (December 15) and Ghost Rider (2028). For more, you can read about everything else Disney had to announce at tonights D23 showcase .
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Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).
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