Kevin Feige Teases More Mutants in MCU with 'Deadpool & Wolverine'

Marvel Studios' President Kevin Feige announced that 'Deadpool & Wolverine' marks the beginning of mutants in the MCU. Following Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox, iconic characters like Wolverine are now part of the Marvel cinematic universe, with the film set to release on July 26.

Marvel Studios' President Kevin Feige hinted that 'Deadpool & Wolverine' is just the beginning for mutants in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Speaking to Deadline at the world premiere, Feige revealed, 'It's just the beginning. I've said that mutants are coming, and it all starts with this movie. I can't wait for people to see what [Deadpool & Wolverine] has in store and know that this is the beginning of mutants finally, finally arriving into the MCU.'

Since Disney acquired 20th Century Fox, which held the film rights for X-Men characters, mutants are now part of the MCU. Over the past five years, references to mutants have surfaced in films like 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' and 'The Marvels.' Feige, who served as an associate producer for the first X-Men movie in 2000, described the release of 'Deadpool & Wolverine' as a full-circle moment.

Feige noted, 'I was there for [X-Men] a quarter century ago. That's pretty remarkable. I had thought that that part of my film career was behind me. Those first few X-Men movies are really important to me and started me on this journey. But when we started Marvel Studios, we didn't have the rights. I thought I would just be a fan watching them. And now here, at the premiere with Hugh [Jackman], it's remarkable.'

'Deadpool & Wolverine' opens in theatres on July 26, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in the title roles. The film also features Emma Corrin as Cassandra Nova and Matthew Macfadyen as Paradox.

(With inputs from agencies.)