Kit Connor Is Cyclops: What We Know
In short: Marvel confirmed at D23 in August 2026 that Kit Connor (Heartstopper) will play Scott Summers, aka Cyclops, in its X-Men reboot, directed by Jake Schreier (Thunderbolts*). He joins Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, Christopher Abbott as Charles Xavier, Inde Navarrette as Rogue and Maya Boyd as Storm, with Adam Driver as the villain Mister Sinister. The film is expected in 2028.
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- Kit Connor as Scott Summers / Cyclops
- Sadie Sink as Jean Grey
- Samara Weaving as Emma Frost
- Christopher Abbott as Professor Charles Xavier
- Inde Navarrette as Rogue
- Maya Boyd as Storm
- Adam Driver as Mister Sinister, announced by video message
Behind the camera
Jake Schreier, who directed Thunderbolts* (2025) and the Netflix series Beef, is directing. It's Marvel Studios' first X-Men film since Disney acquired Fox, which made the earlier X-Men series. Plot details and the wider MCU connection haven't been announced.
Who is Kit Connor?
Connor, born in 2004, became known as Nick Nelson, the rugby player who falls for Charlie in Netflix's Heartstopper (2022 to 2024). He also voiced Brightbill in The Wild Robot (2024) and appeared in Rocketman (2019) as young Elton John. Cyclops, the X-Men's field leader, is his first superhero role.
Who is Mister Sinister?
In the comics, Mister Sinister (Nathaniel Essex) is a Victorian scientist obsessed with mutant genetics, especially the bloodline of Scott Summers and Jean Grey. That makes him a natural villain for a film built around the two of them.
Frequently asked questions
Who is in the cast of Marvel's X-Men reboot? Kit Connor (Cyclops), Sadie Sink (Jean Grey), Samara Weaving (Emma Frost), Christopher Abbott (Charles Xavier), Inde Navarrette (Rogue), Maya Boyd (Storm) and Adam Driver (Mister Sinister).
When does the new X-Men movie come out? It's expected in 2028, with some reports pointing to May 2028. Marvel hasn't released plot details yet.
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