Is Charles Xavier coming back to the Marvel Cinematic Universe? A new rumor suggests Patrick Stewart will reprise his role as Professor X in Avengers: Secret Wars.
Every X-Men fan remembers how exciting it was when it was revealed Patrick Stewart would be joining the MCU as Charles Xavier. They also remember how disheartening it was for Professor X to be immediately killed off in Doctor Strange In The Multiverse of Madness. This left many to hope that the actor would return in the future to get a more dignified send-off for his iconic role.
Luckily, a new rumor seems to bring those hopes to life. According to scooper MyTimeToShineHello, Patrick Stewart has officially signed on to return as Charles Xavier in Avengers: Secret Wars. There’s no word on how large his role as Professor X will be in the film. However, given how jam-packed the project is set to be, it wouldn’t be surprising if the X-Men star only made his return in the form of a quick cameo.
The X-Men’s Role In Avengers: Secret Wars
This rumor isn’t the first fans have heard about the X-Men members joining Avengers: Secret Wars. Patrick Stewart previously teased his return as Professor X in the film with a joke about his repeated deaths throughout the franchise. This came with a tease of a reunion between Charles Xavier and Wolverine, the latter of which may be the key in unlocking the truth.
It’s long been a rumor that Marvel wants Hugh Jackman to lead Avengers: Secret Wars. Given the project is meant to be a send-off of the multiverse saga, an X-Men member having such a key role could mean that his fellow teammates could at least make a cameo. And with Professor X being the character that Wolverine is closest with, it seems all but confirmed that Patrick Stewart will return to the MCU so Logan and Charles Xavier can reunite on the silver screen.
Avengers: Secret Wars is currently scheduled to hit theaters on May 7, 2027. Stay tuned for the latest news regarding the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content!