Unlike the globe-trotting action of previous X-Men films, The New Mutants is a claustrophobic character study set entirely within a secret psychiatric hospital run by the . The plot follows five teenagers— Dani Moonstar (Blu Hunt), Rahne Sinclair (Maisie Williams), Illyana Rasputin (Anya Taylor-Joy), Sam Guthrie (Charlie Heaton), and Roberto da Costa (Henry Zaga)—who are told they are being treated to control their "dangerous" powers.
The New Mutants received mixed reviews, with critics praising its unique atmosphere and the standout performance of as the powerful and abrasive Magik . However, many felt the film suffered from its identity crisis, struggling to balance teen drama with horror elements. Los nuevos mutantes (2020)
: The release was further complicated by Disney's $71.3 billion acquisition of 20th Century Fox , which left the film's status uncertain as Disney evaluated its inherited Marvel properties. Unlike the globe-trotting action of previous X-Men films,
: Just as it was finally set for an April 2020 release, the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered theaters worldwide, forcing one last move to August 28, 2020. Story and Setting However, many felt the film suffered from its
The Long, Haunted Road of The New Mutants (2020) Released in late August 2020, stands as a singular curiosity in the history of superhero cinema. Directed by Josh Boone ( The Fault in Our Stars ), it was envisioned as a genre-bending "superhero horror" film that would pivot the X-Men franchise toward psychological thrillers. However, the film became more famous for its turbulent five-year production saga than its actual content. A Production in "Limbo"
