X-Men
Summary
The X-Men film series consists of superhero films based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. The films star an ensemble cast, focusing on Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, who is drawn into the conflict between Professor Xavier (Patrick Stewart & James McAvoy) and Magneto (Ian McKellen & Michael Fassbender), who have opposing views on humanity's relationship with mutants. Xavier believes humanity and mutants can coexist, but Magneto believes that mutants are destined to rule humanity. The films also developed subplots based on the comics' Weapon X and Dark Phoenix storylines. 20th Century Fox earned the film rights to the characters in 1994, and after numerous drafts, Bryan Singer was hired to direct X-Men (2000) and returned for X2 (2003). He left a potential third and fourth film to direct Superman Returns, leaving Brett Ratner to direct X-Men: The Last Stand (2006). Critics praised Singer's films for their dark, realistic tone, and subtexts dealing with discrimination and intolerance, but Ratner's film was met with mixed reviews. Nonetheless, each film outgrossed its predecessor, and Fox developed two prequels: X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) and X-Men: First Class (2011). Both prequels have been planned to continue into two separate trilogies. Some spin-offs of certain characters are being considered, with Deadpool being the only one confirmed so far. There are also discussions of a potential continuation to the main trilogy. The X-Men films contributed to a reemergence of superhero films in the 2000s
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X-Men '97 Director Dismisses Villain Rumors Following the Latest Episode
X-Men '97 director Jake Castorena dismissed the popular fan prediction about the series.
What Is an Omega Level Mutant in the Marvel Universe?
Omega-level mutants are some of the strongest characters in the Marvel universe; here is what the term means and which X-Men fall under the category.
Gambit: Channing Tatum's X-Men Movie That Never Happened
Channing Tatum almost played the fan-favorite character Gambit in his own solo X-Men film; here is why the movie never happened.
Cyclops Had to Die So That James Marsden Could Be in a Superman Movie
20th Century Fox may have killed off Cyclops early in X-Men: The Last Stand due to a behind-the-scenes feud revolving around Superman Returns.
Whatever Happened to X-Men Origins: Magneto?
20th Century Fox was planning on giving Magneto his own origin film, which is why the movie never made it to the big screen.
Conor McGregor Is the Perfect Choice for Wolverine's Nemesis in the MCU
Conor McGregor's debut film, Road House, shows why he is a great pick to play Wolverine's arch-enemy in the MCU.
Giancarlo Esposito Reveals ‘It Would Be an Honor’ to Join the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Both Professor X and Magneto appeal to Giancarlo Esposito, and he also admits that "villains are fun" to play in a recent interview.
X-Men ‘97 Original Voice Actors Had to Audition for Their Roles: 'They Were the Lines From the Original Show'
Original voice actors from X-Men: The Animated Series reveal that they had to audition for the new revival Disney+ series.
10 Weirdest X-Men You’ll Never See in Live Action
The X-Men have some of the most iconic heroes in all comics, but these are 10 heroes who might be a bit too weird to adapt for the MCU.
Who Is More Powerful, the X-Men or the Avengers?
The Avengers and X-Men are Marvel's two biggest teams, but which one is the most powerful?
X-Men Could Replace The Avengers as Marvel's Main Franchise
With the premiere of X-Men '97, it might be time for the X-Men to reclaim their spot as Marvel's top team from The Avengers.
X-Men '97 Director Explains the Animation Style and His Favorite Characters
X-Men '97 supervising producer and head director Jake Castorena discusses Marvel's 2-D hand-drawn animated show, its influences & his favorite X-Men.
How the MCU Initially Sabotaged the X-Men
How Marvel took one of their biggest titles and downplayed it to raise the MCU heroes, only to now find themselves relying on the mutants once more.
X-Men ’97 Debuts with a Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score, ‘X-Citing’ and ‘X-quisite’ Reviews
Check out what the critics are saying about the long-awaited animated revival X-Men '97 without the worry of spoilers.
Biggest Easter Eggs in X-Men '97's Episodes 1 & 2
Here are all the major easter eggs and comic book references in the X-Men '97 two-part premiere.
X-Men '97 Review: The Mutants Are Back and Better Than Ever
X-Men '97 perfectly captures the tone of the original series while giving it a modern look and feel that marks a timely return for the mutants.
Essential X-Men: The Animated Series Episodes to Catch Up With '97
To prepare for X-Men '97 or to tide over between each week's new episodes, here are the best episodes of X-Men: The Animated Series to watch first.
X-Men '97 Faces Backlash Over Non-Binary Morph, Original Creators Respond
X-Men: The Animated Series creators addressed the backlash on X-Men '97's Morph non-binary transformation.
X-Men Star Responds to Deadpool & Wolverine Cameo Rumors: 'Bit of a Pandora’s Box'
Deadpool & Wolverine is rumored to feature appearances from the Fox Marvel characters, including James Marsden's Cyclops.
X-Men ‘97 First Reactions Heap Praise on Nostalgic Return of Beloved Series on Disney+
The first reactions to the animated sequel series X-Men '97 declare the return well worth the wait.