Plus, if New Mutants ends up being set in the ’90s, then we could still see established characters like Cyclops, Jean Grey and Storm involved, though probably not in major roles.
Fortunately, the X-Men-related spinoffs can fill in the gap left over for the near future.
The Merc with the Mouth, along with his partner Cable, can then pave the way for the X-Force, the militaristic team of hardcore mutants.
There’s also New Mutants, which will feature another team of teenage mutant superheroes under Professor Charles Xavier’s care, so it’s not like fans will be without a more traditional lineup of superheroes.