Marvel Studios has officially unveiled the cast for its upcoming X-Men reboot at D23, featuring stars like Adam Driver as Mister Sinister, Inde Navarrette as Rogue, and Kit Connor as Cyclops. Noticeably absent from the lineup is the franchise’s long-time anchor, Wolverine.

This departure is a strategic win, allowing the MCU to break away from the character-heavy focus of the previous Fox films. By spotlighting ensemble members like Storm and Cyclops while centering the narrative on a fresh, Sinister-led conflict, Marvel is finally giving the wider mutant roster the attention they deserve.