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== Production ==
== Production ==
=== Development ===
=== Development ===
In June 2020, it was rumored that Mob Productions was developing a film based on the X-Men.<ref>{{cite web|last=Doe|first=Jane|title=Rumors of X-Men Film Development at Mob Productions|url=https://www.example.com/xmen-rumors-2020|website=Comic News|publisher=Comic News Network|date=2020-06-15|access-date=2024-07-15}}</ref> Insiders reported that the film wouldn't have "X-Men" in the title and would focus more on the "mutants" of the teams.<ref>{{cite web|last=Smith|first=John|title=Insiders Report: X-Men Film Without 'X-Men' in Title|url=https://www.example.com/xmen-title-rumors|website=Marvel Insider|publisher=Marvel Insider Network|date=2020-06-20|access-date=2024-07-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Lee|first=Chris|title=Focus on 'Mutants' in Upcoming Mob Productions Film|url=https://www.example.com/mob-productions-mutants|website=Superhero Report|publisher=Superhero Report Inc.|date=2020-06-25|access-date=2024-07-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Johnson|first=Alex|title=Speculation on Avengers in 'Mutant vs. Hero' Storyline|url=https://www.example.com/avengers-mutant-vs-hero|website=Hero Headlines|publisher=Hero Headlines Media|date=2021-02-20|access-date=2024-07-15}}</ref> By 2021, Mob Productions pubically announced they were making a cinematic universe focusing on a "Mutant vs. Hero" story — which was at the time believed to be the Avengers.<ref>{{cite web|last=Brown|first=Michael|title=Mob Productions Announces 'Mutant vs. Hero' Story|url=https://www.example.com/mutant-vs-hero-announcement|website=Movie Buzz|publisher=Movie Buzz Media|date=2021-02-10|access-date=2024-07-15}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Williams|first=Emily|title=Mob Productions Confirms 'Mutant vs. Hero' Cinematic Universe|url=https://www.example.com/mutant-vs-hero-universe|website=Film Fanatic|publisher=Film Fanatic News|date=2021-02-15|access-date=2024-07-15}}</ref>
In June 2020, it was rumored that Mob Productions was developing a film based on the X-Men. Insiders reported that the film wouldn't have "X-Men" in the title and would focus more on the "mutants" of the teams. By 2021, Mob Productions pubically announced they were making a cinematic universe focusing on a "Mutant vs. Hero" story — which was at the time believed to be the Avengers.


On June 12, 2022, during a online presentation, Goodwin announced a slate of films planned to be part of "Phase One" of the Mob Cinematic Universe. Concluding the phase is ''The Mutants'', a film that features all the heroes seen in prior films and sets the stage for the story that will playout through the entire saga. He stated that the events of both the ''[[The Fantastic Four (2024 film)|The Fantastic Four]]'' (2024) and ''[[Doctor Doom (2025 film)|Doctor Doom]]'' (2025) films will play huge roles in ''The Mutants''.
On June 12, 2022, during a online presentation, Goodwin announced a slate of films planned to be part of "Phase One" of the Mob Cinematic Universe. Concluding the phase is ''The Mutants'', a film that features all the heroes seen in prior films and sets the stage for the story that will playout through the entire saga. He stated that the events of both the ''[[The Fantastic Four (2024 film)|The Fantastic Four]]'' (2024) and ''[[Doctor Doom (2025 film)|Doctor Doom]]'' (2025) films will play huge roles in ''The Mutants''.


=== Filming ===
=== Filming ===
[[Principal photography]] began on November 10, 2024, at [[Pinewood Studios]] in London, under the working title ''New World Store''. The film will be shot for [[IMAX]]. Filming is set to conclude in early 2025, expected at somepoint in February 2025.  
[[Principal photography]] began on November 10, 2024, at [[Pinewood Studios]] in London, under the working title ''New World Store''. The film will be shot for [[IMAX]] and officially concluded on February 26, 2025.  


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 10:00, 7 March 2025

Ascendants
Directed byFinnian Hawke
Written byUlysses Black
Based on
X-Men
by
Starring
Production
company
Distributed byWalt Disney Studios
Motion Pictures
Release date
  • November 23, 2025 (2025-11-23)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$230 million

The Mutants is an upcoming American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team The X-Men. Produced by Mob Productions and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is intended to be the 4th film in the Mob Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film will be directed by Finnian Hawke and written by Ulysses Black.

In June 2020, it was rumored that Mob Productions was developing a film based on the X-Men. Insiders reported that the film wouldn't have "X-Men" in the title and would focus more on the "mutants" of the teams. By 2021, Mob Productions pubically announced they were making a cinematic universe focusing on a "Mutant vs. Hero" story — which was at the time believed to be the Avengers.

The Mutants is scheduled to be released in the United States on November 23, 2025, as the last film of Phase One of the MCU.

Cast

Production

Development

In June 2020, it was rumored that Mob Productions was developing a film based on the X-Men. Insiders reported that the film wouldn't have "X-Men" in the title and would focus more on the "mutants" of the teams. By 2021, Mob Productions pubically announced they were making a cinematic universe focusing on a "Mutant vs. Hero" story — which was at the time believed to be the Avengers.

On June 12, 2022, during a online presentation, Goodwin announced a slate of films planned to be part of "Phase One" of the Mob Cinematic Universe. Concluding the phase is The Mutants, a film that features all the heroes seen in prior films and sets the stage for the story that will playout through the entire saga. He stated that the events of both the The Fantastic Four (2024) and Doctor Doom (2025) films will play huge roles in The Mutants.

Filming

Principal photography began on November 10, 2024, at Pinewood Studios in London, under the working title New World Store. The film will be shot for IMAX and officially concluded on February 26, 2025.

References