Marvel fans will be surprised to learn that the long-rumored standalone Psylocke movie is finally coming, offering a new perspective on one of the most nuanced X-Men characters. The movie, which is scheduled for release in 2025, will feature Rachel Zegler as the famed Elizabeth “Betsy” Braddock, also known as Psylocke, and Hugh Jackman, who will make a cameo appearance in his iconic role as Wolverine.

Rachel Zegler, known for her roles in West Side Story and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, is set to take on the character, stepping into a role previously portrayed by Olivia Munn in X-Men: Apocalypse. Zegler’s casting signals a new direction for Psylocke, with Marvel Studios reportedly aiming to explore the character’s complex blend of mutant abilities, psychic powers, and elite martial arts skills in greater depth.

Director Ava DuVernay has been tapped to helm the project, a surprising choice but a promising one given her talent for elevating character-driven stories. DuVernay has expressed her excitement in bringing the character’s rich backstory and inner conflict to the forefront, saying, “Psylocke isn’t just another superhero with powers; she’s a figure wrestling with dual identities, loyalty, and a past she can’t escape.”