- Primary Subject: Sadie Sink's return as Jean Grey in the MCU's X-Men reboot
- Key Update: Sadie Sink confirmed her Jean Grey return in Marvel’s upcoming X-Men reboot and teased early discussions with director Jake Schreier.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: August 10, 2026
- Quick Answer: Sadie Sink confirmed returning as Jean Grey in the MCU X-Men reboot, teasing a deeper focus on the mutant’s flaws, powers, and internal struggles.
Sadie Sink has confirmed she will return as Jean Grey in the X-Men reboot and teased what to expect in her next appearance.
The actress made her MCU debut as the fan-favorite mutant in the recently released Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Fans have acclaimed her version of the character and have already called it superior to the previous iterations. They are now looking forward to her future appearances in the franchise.
What to Expect in Sadie Sink's Jean Grey Return in X-Men Reboot
In a recent interview with Variety, Sadie Sink confirmed that her next appearance as Jean Grey will be in the X-Men reboot, which was already expected by fans.
While she didn't reveal many details about the project, she shared that she already had talks with director Jake Schreier about her character's journey in the film and how she will work with the other mutants.
"Yes, she will. It’s been really exciting all the conversations we’ve had, and I feel really lucky that I have this introduction through Spider-Man and [her] backstory. I think that’s what X-Men is all about, too," the actress said.
"The more I’ve gotten into it and researched, what makes them special is that they are all incredibly flawed and maybe have done bad things. That makes them more compelling, complex characters and a more complex hero if they don’t start out that way. And they have to find their relationship to their powers."
Sink added, "Because it’s not like they’ve asked for this or that these strengths make their lives easier; they make them a lot harder, actually. So, knowing Jean’s struggle will be important in the future of her character and where she goes, just makes her really well-rounded, which I’m excited for."
When asked whether she already met some of her cast members, Sink revealed that she has not at this point, but she is looking forward to working with them.
"I have not, but I hope to very soon. I love the idea that it’s going to be a really awesome ensemble. I can’t wait. I’m getting super, super pumped about it," she said.
What to Expect in the X-Men MCU Reboot
So far, plot details for the X-Men MCU reboot are still under wraps, and it is expected to take place sometime after Avengers: Secret Wars.
Thunderbolts* director Jake Schreier is currently attached to helm the project. Beef creator Lee Sung Jin and The Bear co-showrunner Joanna Calo are writing the screenplay.
So far, Sadie Sink (as Jean Grey), Samara Weaving (as Emma Frost) and Kit Connor (as Cyclops) have been cast in the film.
Last year, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige gave a tease on what fans should expect from their reboot of the X-Men property.
"We had a great experience with him on Thunderbolts*. And if you saw that movie, what he did with those character interactions, he also has his pulse on, shall we say, a younger demographic," he said.
"He’s younger than me for sure, but he’s tapped into that in a way that I think was important for Thunderbolts*, much more important for X-Men. Because X-Men, as it was in the comics, will be a very youth-oriented, focused, and cast movie."
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