"X-Men: Apocalypse" might be the last film in the trilogy that featured most of the original X-Men members, but it seems that it would not be the last time fans of the franchise would see their favorite mutants on the big screen.

According to Deadline, Fox is coming up with its own spin-off movie "The New Mutants" to further expand the mutant franchise. Based on the comic book series of the same name, the film will revolve around a new set of young mutant students enrolled at Professor Xavier's Institute for Gifted Youngsters.

Fox has reportedly locked in director Josh Boone to helm the upcoming film. Boone is known for his success in adapting the John Green novel, "The Fault In Our Stars," into the big screen.

Producer Simon Kinberg said via Deadline, "We're so excited to explore this new part of the "X-Men" universe, and so excited to do it with Josh, who is uniquely suited to tell this story about young characters." 

As Deadline explained, Boone hit the jackpot with the Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort starrer. From a budget of $12 million, it hit a worldwide success of $307 million. The film pushed the director into numerous projects, mostly adaptations of literature such as Stephen King's novels, "Lisey's Story" and "The Stand." 

The 36-year-old director is also set to direct an adaptation of Anne Rice's book, "The Vampire Chronicles" and will co-write the screenplay with Knate Gwaltney, The Hollywood Reporter noted.

There are many characters included in "The New Mutants" comic line, but the original roster includes Karma, Monster, Cannonball, Wolfsbane and Sunspot. No reports have been made on whether these characters would all be included in the film, said Bustle.

Fox has yet to choose the cast for the upcoming film. As the storyline of the comic is set at the school of Professor X, it is unclear if older mutants such as Wolverine, Storm and Beast would have a cameo in the movie.

Hugh Jackman has confirmed in his apearance at the Dr. Oz Show that the third "Wolverine" movie is his last for the mutant franchise. Academy Award winner Jennifer Lawrence, who has portrayed the blue-skinned mutant Mystique, also confirmed that the upcoming "X-Men: Apocalypse" is her "last one," said MTV News.

Unlike the other "X-Men" movies, "The New Mutants" is a standalone film. Perhaps, Fox could expand it should the film be successful.