She has never appeared in live action, so this is a phenomenal opportunity for the X-Men films to break new ground.
The inclusion of Lilandra in X-Men: Dark Phoenix’s story is undoubtedly an exciting development — not to mention one that makes quite a bit of sense.
Moreover, recent rumors suggested that Dark Phoenix will include aliens in its storyline, and the potential presence of an intergalactic character like Lilandra seems to confirm that theory.
The character is Empress of the Shi’ar Empire in Marvel Comics, and she has a deep personal connection with Charles Xavier, sometimes serving as a love interest.