Marvel has outlined a dual-front expansion spanning publishing and theme parks, pairing an upcoming X-Men comic miniseries with major cast additions for its upcoming Disney California Adventure attractions.
Publishing Launch Details
X-Men: Jean Grey #1 arrives in stores on November 25, 2026. The five-issue miniseries is written by Jed MacKay with interior art by Rogê Antônio, focusing exclusively on the telekinetic mutant's ongoing arc within the current Marvel Comics publishing line.
California Adventure Expansion
Disney confirmed that Robert Downey Jr. will reprise his role as Tony Stark for two new rides, Avengers Infinity Defense and Stark Flight Lab, scheduled to open in 2028 at Disney California Adventure. The attractions will feature a broad ensemble of returning Marvel Cinematic Universe actors. Alongside Downey Jr., the cast includes Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye, Anthony Mackie as Captain America, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Iman Vellani as Ms. Marvel, and Brie Larson as Captain Marvel.
These concurrent announcements position Marvel to monetize character properties across distinct entertainment sectors, routing comic readers to the five-issue print run this November while setting a multi-year timeline for the physical park developments opening in 2028.
