For those unfamiliar, The Dark Phoenix Saga is an extension of the X-Men universe that centers around Jean Grey and the Phoenix Force. Through a series of events, Grey becomes Dark Phoenix, an incredibly powerful entity who is deemed to be one of the universe's greatest threats.
According to a report that surfaced earlier this week, producer and writer Simon Kinberg isn't directing the next X-Men film, but is working on a new script that keeps stars Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender and James McAvoy "optimistically in mind." Alex Osborn is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter and subscribe to his video content on YouTube.