Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has shed a bit of light on the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, specifically stating that Marvel knows when and how theyâll introduce the iconic X-Men.
In an interview with EW, Feige was asked about how mutants will play into the future of the MCU, as both Ms. Marvelâs Kamala Khan and Black Panther: Wakanda Foreverâs Namor were referred to as mutants. Feige clarified that mutant is a real genetic term, but that Marvel does indeed know how theyâll be introducing one of Marvelâs most famous teams.
âYou know, I think weâve said the word once. Kamala talks about a genetic mutation, and Namor refers to himself as a mutant amongst his own people,â Feige clarified. âAnd mutant is a real genetic term, not just a comic book term.
âBut part of the fun is that Iâve been at this company for half my life, and weâre just now tapping into arguably one of the biggest aspects of the publishing history. Itâs pretty remarkable, and itâs a testament to the house of ideas and what Marvel publishing has done these 80 years. The question is how to do it and when to do it, and thatâs something weâve been working on for years. Now we know. But weâre not going to talk about it.â..
Mutants in the Marvel universe are people who possess the X-gene â a genetic trait that manifests during puberty as superpowers. The Disney+ Ms. Marvel series ended with the main character Kamala Khan being revealed to be a mutant â a moment which was accompanied by a short segment of the 90s X-Men animated series theme song. Mutants play a major role in the world of Marvelâs comics, so fans are eager to see their full introduction to the MCU.