Summary
Audiences are eagerly awaiting the debut ofX-Menin theMarvel Cinematic Universeafter many years of waiting. From the moment Marvel Studios kicked off the MCU, fans have wanted the popular mutant characters, and after a few teases in recent years, Marvel Studios is edging closer to making that a reality.
After several characters, such as Professor X, Beast, and Wolverine, appeared in different MCU projects, audiences were teased about what people could expect from mutants in this universe. However, creating the firstX-Menfilm will be an important situation, and the right people will need to be tasked with that responsibility.
The Russo Brothers Are Set To Stay On In The MCU
Marvel’s hierarchy will need to decide who will be in charge of the creative direction for the first X-Men film in the MCU. However, a recent report has hinted that the decision could already be made, as theRusso Brothers have signed a dealwith Marvel Studios to continue their working relationship moving forward. They are working onAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Warsin the next couple of years, but the Russo Brothers will be around for a lot longer than that.
There is no confirmation as to all of the roles they’ll have or which projects they’ll be part of. However, they are believed to overseethe upcomingX-Menmovie. It’s unknown how much control they will have over the film at this stage, but the fact they’re signed on to have some role in the mutants' MCU debut is a positive sign for the quality of the project overall.
Their Experience Can Benefit X-Men’s Debut In The MCU
Anthony and Joseph Russo have an incredible track record with the MCU as they have been involved inCaptain America: The Winter Soldier, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, andAvengers: Endgame. That has proven their quality and deep understanding of providing movies that Marvel fans want to see, especially when it comes to ensemble movies. They’ve managed to handle huge blockbuster films that have featured massive personalities and powers, blending them all perfectly to ensure that they tell great stories that allow each character the time to shine while also pushing the overall story taking place in the entire MCU.
Whether they direct the movie or not, the Russo Brothers have incredible experience when it comes to working on MCU projects. They understand what audiences want and how to get the best out of everyone involved. Because there will be a lot of charactersinvolved in the firstX-Menmoviewho will need to have their backstory and personalities explained, all while blending into whatever the overall storyline in the MCU is at that time, the need to have people in charge who are well versed is clear. The Russo Brothers are more than capable of pulling this off, and that’s why they’re the ideal candidates to lead the film into success, which could kickstart a huge franchise within the MCU that could run for a long time with spin-offs to increase its value.
The Pressure Will Be High On X-Men In The Marvel Cinematic Universe
The firstX-Menmovie in the MCU will be a high-pressure situation for everyone involved, from the actors to those behind the camera, including the Russo Brothers. Audiences are desperate to see the likes of Cyclops, Magneto, and Jean Greyinvolved in the MCUin some capacity, and this is going to be the film that achieves that. It will be just as big as anyAvengersmovie given the characters involved and the fact that even casual audiences are very familiar with them due to the Fox movies. That will also lead to fans comparing the film to what has come before, and the standard has been set high in that regard which increases the pressure further.
Many brilliantX-Menmovies already exist. Therefore, Marvel Studios is going to need to deliver something of a similar quality to make this one worthwhile. There are already so many characters and projects taking place in the MCU, which means that anything that falls below par instantly loses the attention of the worldwide fanbase. People will just avert their attention elsewhere, and that’s why the first X-Men movie has to deliver. Marvel likely has huge long-term plans with these characters, from multipleX-Menmovies to spin-offs and integration with the otherMCUcharacters, such as the Avengers. It can be the start of a blockbuster run of movies that could take the franchise to unprecedented heights, but it all has to start with a bang for that to happen. The Russo Brothers have the quality and knowledge of how to do that in the MCU, and that’s why having them involved in theX-Menmovie is a positive situation.
