Key Takeaways:
– The X-Men characters are making their way back to the MCU through the upcoming film Deadpool & Wolverine.
– Marvel Studios is reportedly beginning work on their own X-Men film series.
– The studio is looking for writers who can handle comedy and drama together
– The new movies will reportedly focus on female mutants, showcasing more female-led films in the franchise.
Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) fans have something to be excited about as the X-Men characters are set to make a significant comeback following Disney’s 2019 acquisition of Fox Studios. The characters will officially return in the upcoming film Deadpool & Wolverine, featuring stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, among others.
Entering A New Era
Fox Studios had left an enduring legacy with their X-Men films, starting with Bryan Singer’s X-Men in 2000 through 2019’s Dark Phoenix. These films, which predated the MCU period, played a pivotal role in altering perceptions about superhero movies in studios and among fans. However, following the incorporation of X-Men into the MCU, with the first mention of mutants in Ms. Marvel, a new era is beginning to unfold, starting with Deadpool & Wolverine.
Focusing on The Power of Female Mutants
In line with efforts to enhance the representation of minorities, it has been suggested that MCU is looking to focus on female mutants in its upcoming X-Men reboot. This move, although triggering mixed reactions from fans, holds promising prospects considering the rich roster of powerful female superheroes in X-Men.
Despite having previous attempts at female-centered films that did not meet their box office expectations, such as The Marvels and Eternals, the MCU is poised to give female superheroes a prominent role. This move has received some applause on social media platforms, as fans of the franchise affirm that X-Men boasts of the most formidable women in comic books.
MCU’s Journey to Female-Led Films
The journey towards effective representation of women in superhero roles in the MCU hasn’t been without hitches. Films such as Captain Marvel managed to reel in $1.13 billion while Brie Larson-led title, The Marvels, and other female-protagonist-centered films such as Eternals and She-Hulk: Attorney At Law, did not meet their box office expectations. Despite this, the studio appears undeterred in its quest to highlight female superheroes.
X-Men ’97 – A Pathway to Success?
While the MCU has had its fair share of challenges with female-focused projects, the route taken by the animated series X-Men ’97 offers glimmers of hope. Characters like Rogue and Jean Grey alongside other female mutants, such as Emma Frost, Jubilee, and Storm, had quite impactful arcs in the series.
Emphasizing the experiences of minority groups, the X-Men narrative symbolizes struggle for identity in society, making it a resonating theme among audiences, particularly within the LGBTQIA+ community.
This new move by the MCU might just deliver the great content fans have been yearning for, especially as the franchise seeks its balance in comedy and drama. Leveraging the powerful backstories of the female superheroes in the X-Men series can shift the trajectory of female-led superhero movies in the MCU.
Conclusion
The return of X-Men to the MCU promises exciting times ahead for fans, particularly with the renewal and enhanced focus on female mutants. Although the MCU’s venture into female-led stories has seen a few hurdles, the route taken by X-Men ’97 indicates potentially exciting prospects. As the studio seeks writers who can deliver a balance between comedy and drama, fans and critics alike are waiting in anticipation for the new series that promises a kaleidoscope of character diversity and power-packed performances.
