The MCU Can Revisit Classic X-Men Stories, But It’s Time to Put the Most Iconic One Aside Forever

With the Multiverse Saga wrapping up, characters from the X-Men universe—originally part of 20th Century Fox—are poised to rejoin Marvel Studios. Fans are already excited, noticing the comic-book-accurate costumes of Professor X and Cyclops, and hoping Marvel can finally deliver a successful live-action adaptation of the Dark Phoenix storyline. While the comics version was impactful, its power stemmed more from the moment it was released than the story itself. Given this, Marvel Studios should consider moving past the Dark Phoenix saga entirely for its X-Men films and shows. As Ian Malcolm famously asked, the question isn’t can they do it, but should they?








