Gambit is far behind finished films like New Mutants and Deadpool 2, but it also seems to be further through development than something like the rumored X-23 spinoff.
One thing worth noting about Gambit losing its director is how the potential X-Men offshoot could be affected by the recent $52 billion Disney-Fox merger.
Losing Gore Verbinksi sets Gambit back by several vital steps, and the next few months will likely prove interesting as we learn more about its fate.
Rumors related to the landmark business deal have suggested that projects currently in development will be placed under review and kept or dropped on a case-by-case basis, depending on their success and progress.