The New Mutants will officially be released by Disney so we can finally anticipate what will be in store for Marvel fans. The latest trailer release indicates that not much seems to have been changed about the film, so it appears to be a mostly FOX project.
There’s plenty of things we’re excited for about this film, although it was nearly forgotten about for quite some time. There’s also a few things we’re worried about too! Here are five things to be hyped for and five things to be nervous about in regards to New Mutants.
NERVOUS: QUALITY OF FILM
We’re already nervous about the quality of the film as there have been mixed reports about the early screenings of the project. With many different voices having had control of the film, it could feel like a complete mess.
FOX also doesn’t have a great track record recently in terms on delivering a good film. While the concept could be simple enough, there may not be enough risks throughout the story, or perhaps there are too many, and it has become incoherent.
EXCITED: FRESH CHARACTERS
It’s always exciting to see new characters on the big screen, especially if you’re a fan of the comic run. However, adding young mutants who are just developing their gifts is actually quite fresh. It’s great to see so much new blood in cinema.
It allows for the spotlight to be put on some lesser-known characters who could steal the show while giving star-making opportunities to a variety of the cast members. Whenever there’s something completely fresh to watch people gravitate towards it.
NERVOUS: CLIFFHANGER ENDING
Since there may be no follow up to this film, we’re worried that the ending won’t be too conclusive. The fact is, we may never see these characters again, so we hope there isn’t some kind of cliffhanger that will never be solved.
In the same way, we also hope we don’t get so attached to these characters that we want to see more. If it doesn’t feel like their journey is complete, the ending of the film will be deeply unsatisfying. There needs to be a solid conclusion for this film.
EXCITED: MCU MUTANTS?
Although it’s very unlikely, we are excited for the prospect that this could be the introduction of mutants into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. There would be so much potential for these characters if they were added to this interconnected world of heroes.
We’ve been waiting for the X-Men to meet the Avengers for so long, that this could provide hope for that one day happening. There’s plenty of rumors to suggest that this really is part of the MCU, although we really wouldn’t hold our breath.
NERVOUS: PRODUCTION HELL
This is one of the many films that has been in production hell because of the Disney and FOX merger. The uncertainty of the business deal and the performance of other FOX mutant films, has meant that this movie has suffered delay after delay.
With talk that the film could even just be added to Hulu or Disney Plus, it’s clear there’s a lack of faith in the film. We believe that perhaps the production hell it has been stuck in could have damaged the film further, leaving us nervous about its future.
EXCITED: MAGIK
One of the biggest characters who has the potential to really capture the attention of the audience is Magik. There’s already been perfect casting in regards to the role, but there’s something really special about this member of the New Mutants.
The abilities of Magik alone are truly astounding and she has become more and more popular in the comics recently. With a storied history and an interesting journey, we believe the powerful mutant could be one of the best parts of the whole film.
NERVOUS: LOOK
The look of the characters isn’t too bad so far, but it’s certainly a watered-down version of what we’ve seen in the comics. We know that FOX has a history of not quite adapting the looks of the characters fully, and the costumes are usually all over the place.
We’re hoping by the end of the film that this team has a definitive look that actually works and doesn’t seem like an attempt to make them feel not like superheroes. This will be all up to the design team, but we’re nervous someone will overrule more creative decisions.
EXCITED: HORROR TONE
The decision to make this a horror film was a stroke of genius as it makes the project immediately stand out and brings it away from the generic movie it could have been. We really want them to push the boundaries of what can be done with a family film.
There are no other horror films in the modern superhero genre, and so we think this is the perfect time to release a few jump scares. If anything, we’re nervous that there aren’t enough scary moments. The creators of this have to lean into the dark tone.
NERVOUS: ORIGIN STORY
This cannot be just another origin story. We’ve seen this far too many times, and for the film to just rehash the same narrative would make this far more generic than it currently looks. Hopefully, the haunted house plot will overrule an average origin.
If this does indeed become another origin story, we can see the film picking one mutant to follow and telling their tale through flashbacks. We hope this isn’t the cast as it would be a copy and paste method of storytelling that we’ve seen plenty of.
EXCITED: MISTER SINISTER
There’s been plenty of rumors of what kind of villains will be involved in this movie. While there appear to be a few mutant antagonists, we’re most excited for the prospects of Mister Sinister finally making his way to the big screen.
The character has been teased a few times, most recently with a nod to Essex Corp. The vile man known for experimenting on mutants is the perfect foil for any team, and we want to see this brilliant villain get a good amount of screen time.
