The MCU Just Showed How 2026’s First Release Can Set Up The X-Men Saga

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As a huge Marvel fan, it’s becoming clearer and clearer that the X-Men are finally going to be a major part of the main MCU storyline soon. We’ve already seen glimpses of them through the multiverse with movies like Deadpool & Wolverine and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, but it feels like the groundwork is being laid for them to really become integrated into the core Marvel universe we know and love. It’s exciting to think about what’s coming!

As a huge Marvel fan, I’ve been following the way the MCU has been subtly prepping for the X-Men’s arrival for a while now. It’s exciting, but it’s also been a bit frustrating seeing missed opportunities. Remember how they had to rework Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver’s backstories early on just to avoid immediately labeling them as mutants? It felt like a workaround. But lately, things are changing! Recent storylines, especially something I just learned about regarding an upcoming movie, are really pointing towards the X-Men finally fitting naturally into the MCU universe, and it feels right.

The MCU’s Newest Trailer Further Sets Up A Crucial X-Men Storyline

Throughout most of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Avengers have been seen as heroes. This creates a complex situation when considering how the world treats people with superpowers. The film Captain America: Civil War started to address this by exploring prejudice against those with powers through the Sokovia Accords, though this idea wasn’t fully developed after Endgame.

Recently, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has started exploring the challenges and discrimination faced by people with superpowers. We saw this in Ms. Marvel, where the agency Damage Control tried to capture and control those with enhanced abilities. This is a crucial step, especially with the X-Men joining the main MCU storyline, as prejudice against mutants is central to their history. The first release planned for 2026 appears to continue this focus on these themes.

The latest trailer for Wonder Man shows Simon Williams being asked to sign a form stating he doesn’t have any superpowers. This is ironic, as the trailer previously displayed him using those very powers, and he appears to be considering signing it anyway.

Exploring the reasons why a hero might feel forced to conceal their abilities in the current Marvel Cinematic Universe could be a significant story on its own. It would also naturally pave the way for the X-Men’s eventual introduction, as their heroes frequently face similar struggles, hinting that this theme will appear in other characters’ journeys as well.

The MCU Has Been Sowing The Seeds For Their Own X-Men For Over A Decade

For a long time, bringing the X-Men into the Marvel Cinematic Universe seemed like a long shot. However, the franchise has a history of introducing ideas and storylines that subtly prepared audiences for the possibility of the X-Men eventually joining the MCU.

This is especially clear in films like Captain America: Civil War, but the ongoing attempts to create super-soldiers also demonstrate a world where people with special abilities are both desired and feared. The public’s constant unease, as seen in moments like the “Thanos was right” graffiti and the discovery of Skrulls living on Earth, further supports this idea.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe seems to be preparing for the arrival of the X-Men, and has been subtly building towards this for a while. The upcoming Wonder Man project is just the latest piece of this setup. Hopefully, when the X-Men finally join the main MCU story, it will effectively use all the groundwork that’s been laid, no matter how they’re introduced.

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2025-11-07 17:08