Power on... Marvel's new X-Men movie cast reveal at D23 Expo 2026 — and why it proves leak culture is broken
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Studios just reminded everyone that the only leak that matters is the one confirmed on stage. For IP-heavy brands, the real moat is controlling the reveal cadence — not trying to plug every rumor account.
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