Marvel Studios took the Hall H stage at San Diego Comic-Con 2026 to unveil its Phase 7 slate, and the announcement did not disappoint. Headlined by the long-awaited X-Men reboot and culminating in Avengers: Secret Wars, the phase spans six films and four Disney+ series across 2027 and 2028.

The X-Men Reboot

The biggest reveal was the X-Men. Marvel confirmed that the mutant reboot will arrive in November 2027, directed by Daniel Destin Cretton. The film will introduce a new cast of X-Men into the MCU proper, moving beyond the multiverse cameos of recent phases. Casting details remain under wraps, but Marvel confirmed that Patrick Stewart will not reprise his role as Professor X.

The X-Men film will be preceded by a Disney+ series focused on Wolverine, set to begin filming in early 2027. Marvel described the series as a "gritty, character-driven story" that will establish the mutant mythology within the MCU continuity.

Avengers: Secret Wars

The phase culminates in Avengers: Secret Wars, slated for May 2028. The Russo Brothers return to direct what Marvel describes as the most ambitious film in its history. The film will adapt the iconic comic storyline in which universes collide, and Marvel confirmed that characters from previous Sony and Fox franchises will appear.

"Secret Wars is the culmination of everything we have built. It will be bigger than Endgame, and it will change the MCU forever," said Kevin Feige, Marvel Studios president.

New Disney+ Series

Beyond the films, Marvel announced four new Disney+ series for Phase 7. "Midnight Suns" will bring supernatural heroes including Blade, Ghost Rider, and Moon Knight together. "Wonder Man" returns to the Hollywood-set comedy that was previously delayed. A "Nova" series explores the cosmic side of the MCU, and "Vision Quest" continues the story of White Vision from "WandaVision."

Course Correction

Phase 7 represents a deliberate course correction after the mixed reception of Phases 5 and 6. Marvel is reducing its output, focusing on fewer, higher-quality projects. Feige acknowledged that the studio had spread itself too thin, and that Phase 7 will prioritize storytelling cohesion over content volume. The audience at Hall H responded enthusiastically, suggesting that Marvel's strategy of doing less but doing it better is resonating with fans.