20th Century Fox officially announces the development of The New Mutants film as part of the X-Men universe.
Josh Boone is announced as the director of The New Mutants film.
The casting process for the main roles in The New Mutants film begins.
Filming for The New Mutants completes after several months of production.
The New Mutants was initially scheduled to be released in April 2018.
The release date of The New Mutants is pushed back multiple times due to reshoots, studio changes, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Disney acquires 21st Century Fox, including the rights to The New Mutants.
The New Mutants is officially scheduled for U.S. release on August 28, 2020.
The New Mutants film is released in theaters in the United States amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Five young mutant patients are transferred to the secluded hospital facility for treatment and care.
The mutants meet during their first therapy session led by Dr. Cecilia Reyes, beginning to interact and share their experiences.
Each mutant confronts their traumatic pasts during therapy, revealing their unique powers and internal struggles.
The group learns about the demon entity tied to Dani Moonstar's powers and the dark alternate realities it manifests.
The mutants attempt to escape the facility as their powers intensify, but they are trapped due to security lockdown.
The group realizes the demon manipulates their fears and illusions to keep them trapped and control them.
The mutants unite, drawing strength from their friendships to fight the demon and break free from its control.
The New Mutants successfully escape the burning facility, ending the nightmare and marking their new beginning.
