After the MCU largely ignored the X-Men for years, these two poles will be merged on a large scale in the cinema this year with Deadpool & Wolverine. With the entry of mutants into Disney’s Marvel universe, a wild rumor is now circulating in Hollywood that a well-known X-Men villain could soon appear on the scene. And this will be played by none other than Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Dwayne Johnson as X-Men villain Apocalypse soon in the MCU?
Scoop account MyTimeToShineH claims to have learned (via Comic Book Movie) that Dwayne Johnson’s MCU debut as X-Men villain Apocalypse is under discussion. Even though the Scoop account has often been on the right track in recent years, the rumor should still be viewed with caution. It is not a reputable source like the Hollywood Reporter, Deadline or Variety.
It is also unclear in which film we will meet Johnson as Apocalypse. An independent one would be conceivable X-Men reboot or an upcoming Avengers film in which, after Deadpool & Wolverine, more heroes and villains from the former Fox series could be featured as variants.
Watch the trailer for X-Men: Apocalypse here:
X-Men Apocalypse – Trailer 3 (German) HD
X-Men villain Apocalypse appeared in 2016’s X-Men: Apocalypse, played by Oscar Isaac. Johnson, however, took on the role of a superhero in 2022 and was seen in the DC actioner Black Adam. It failed with critics and also failed to impress at the box office. It is entirely conceivable that Johnson is now moving to the MCU to put the DC flop behind him. There have been rumors in the past about him joining the franchise.
What’s next in the MCU?
The next MCU spectacle awaits us in cinemas: Deadpool & Wolverine. The superhero action with Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman is taking place in this country July 27, 2024 into the cinemas.