X- Men': Everything You Need to Know Before Seeing 'Apocalypse' 2. Following Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Captain America. Civil War, comic book fans everywhere can rejoice at the impending release. X- Men: Apocalypse, which X- plodes into theaters on May 2. Only the strong will survive,” the film’s tagline reads concerning the.

X- Men, and the same could be said about audiences looking. Here are the seven most crucial facts. MORE: Olivia Munn Reveals How Much Weight She Lost on 'X- Men' Diet.

The Timeline of the X- Men Cinematic History The franchise first began back in 2. Bryan Singer’s aptly. X- Men, boasting an all- star cast that included Patrick Stewart. Ian Mc. Kellen, Anna Paquin, Rebecca Romijn and the relatively unknown at the. Hugh Jackman in the iconic role of Wolverine.

The Last Stand, a drama that chronicles the life of four very different people attempting success as performers in Los Angeles until life becomes too much to handle. The actor never actually starred with Jones, 35, in an X-Men movie. Marsden was in X-Men (2000), X2 (2003) and X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), while Jones starred in X. X-Men: Days of Future Past is a 2014 American superhero film based on the fictional X-Men characters that appear in Marvel Comics. Directed by Bryan Singer, it is the. The weekend is for trying to parcel out a book you’re really enjoying so you don’t finish it too soon and have nothing to read on the subway. Also, video games. On the occasion I get into a lag-free match, I really enjoy Dissidia’s online battles. It’s characters I love doing battle with each other while arrangements of.

It spawned two sequels. X2: X- Men United, and 2. X- Men: The Last Stand. Jackman became a bona fide action- star and reprised his role in two spinoff. X- Men Origins: Wolverine, often cited as the worst film in. Rotten Tomatoes).

1. The Timeline of the X-Men Cinematic History. The franchise first began back in 2000 with Bryan Singer’s aptly titled, X-Men, boasting an all-star cast that. Metacritic Game Reviews, Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite for PC, The epic clash between two storied universes returns with Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, the next era of.

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Avoy. It was followed by. X- Men: Days of Future Past, viewed by many as the best in the. Rotten Tomatoes. With the inclusion of.

Another advantage of time travel? Director Singer. was able to alter the series’ timeline and completely erase all the events of. Photo: 2. 0th Century Fox. Which of These Do You Actually Need to See? With so many entries in the X- Men universe, (nine films in total.

Of course, true devoted fans should see them all, but just in case you. With the exception of a small but memorable cameo from Jackman in this.

Apocalypse, neither of Wolverine’s standalone films have a solid. X- film, so you can easily avoid them both. Similarly, while the R- rated smash hit Deadpool starring Ryan. Reynolds is a must- watch for any superhero fan, besides taking place in the. Apocalypse. What about the original trilogy that started it all? Nope, you can skip. Days of Future. Past, the first three X- Men films are no longer relevant.

Jennifer Lawrence's Mystique Is One of the Good Guys Now Fans were first introduced to shape- shifting Mystique in the original X- Men. Romijn. Most memorable for her.

Romijn sported bright red hair, yellow eyes, blue skin and. She was also one of the X- Men’s. The ultimate femme fatale, Mystique was undoubtedly. But that all changed in X- Men: First Class with the introduction. Lawrence in the role.

Physically, she looked very much the same, but. Instead of working against the. X- Men, she was one of them.

She was even the surrogate sister of X- Men leader. Professor X. However, by the end of the film, her alliances shifted towards the. Magneto, and by X- Men: Days of Future Past, she returned as. Once again though, by end.

So, which side does the ravenous blue beauty find herself this. Mystique is very much a hero in this film, even spending much of her.

It's definitely a refreshing take. Whether she remains on the good.

You’ll have to wait and see for yourself. Photo: 2. 0th Century Fox. There Are Dozens of Characters in Apocalypse - - Here's Who. You Need to Remember. In the X- Men franchise, there is no shortage of fan- favorite.

Whether it is Wolverine (Jackman) or Magneto (Mc. Kellen), everyone.

Despite all of this, the series has always been first and. And in X- Men: Apocalypse, each individual. But it’s important that even with all the new and flashy characters. Apocalypse (Oscar Isaac) or Psylocke (Olivia Munn) joining the series. The complex relationship between Mystique (Lawrence), Magneto.

Fassbender) and Xavier (Mc. Avoy) is once again the main focal point of the. In First Class, we got to see these characters meet for the first. Mystique and Magneto abandoned a handicapped Xavier. In Days of. Future Past, both Xavier and Magneto joined forces to stop Mystique from. They both. had different methods in reaching Mystique, Xavier attempting to get inside her. Magneto tried to get her to embrace her dark side.

In the end, Mystique shocked everyone. Magneto and thwarted his assassination attempt on the.

President of the United States. Rose Byrne's Moira Mac. Taggert Returns in This One, but Her Memory.

Still Hasn't Another returning character is Rose Byrne’s CIA agent, Moira Mac. Taggert. However, one thing missing is her memory. She was critical in First Class. Mc. Avoy’s Xavier. But after the catastrophic events she witnessed. Xavier used his telepathy to wipe away her memories of everyone and everything.

Magneto Is Quicksilver's Father Remember when we said the X- Men series is an ensemble despite. That all goes out the window when Evan Peters’. Quicksilver graces the screen.

He stole the show in Days of Future Past. His character also has a lot more emotional punch than before due to a subplot.

Magneto. While fans of the comics know that Magneto is. Quicksilver’s father, it was only subtly referenced in Days of Future Past. But now, it is fully addressed and adds a thick layer. But. fear not – he’s still incredibly entertaining in Apocalypse. Photo: 2. 0th Century Fox. Cyclops and Jean Grey Are the Ultimate Relationship Goals.

Yes, this is a superhero film. Yes, there is tons of action. But. there’s also a lot of heart in this - - particularly when it comes to X- Men’s. OTP (One True Pairing) - - Cyclops (Tye Sheridan) and Jean Grey (Sophie Turner). We met them in the original trilogy as adults (portrayed by James. Marsden and Famke Janssen, respectively), and while they were very much a.

Jackman’s Wolverine. But in Apocalypse, we finally get to see these young and. X- Men’s super- couple.

Watching these two. Relationship. Goals.

X- Men: Days of Future Past. X- Men: Days of Future Past is a 2. American superhero film based on the fictional X- Men characters that appear in Marvel Comics. Directed by Bryan Singer, it is the seventh installment of the X- Men film series and acts as a sequel to both 2.

X- Men: The Last Stand and 2. X- Men: First Class. The story, inspired by the 1. Uncanny X- Men storyline "Days of Future Past" by Chris Claremont and John Byrne, focuses on two time periods, with Wolverine traveling back in time to 1. The film features an ensemble cast, including Hugh Jackman, James Mc. Avoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Halle Berry, Anna Paquin, Ellen Page, Peter Dinklage, Ian Mc. Kellen and Patrick Stewart.

Simon Kinberg wrote the screenplay from a story conceived by Jane Goldman, himself, and Matthew Vaughn. Vaughn had directed First Class and was set to return in Days of Future Past before leaving for Kingsman: The Secret Service. Thus Singer, who had directed the first two X- Men films, made his return as a director, and brought along most of the crew from those productions. With a budget of $2. Montreal, Quebec in April 2.

August the same year, with additional filming and pick- ups taking place in November 2. Safehouse Full Movie Online Free more. February 2. 01. 4. Twelve companies handled the visual effects. X- Men: Days of Future Past premiered in New York City on May 1.

May 2. 3. The film received positive reviews from critics. It is the second- best reviewed film in the X- Men film series following Logan, drawing favorable notices for its story, visual effects, action scenes, acting and thematic elements. During its theatrical run, the film earned over $7. Deadpool. The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects, making it the first X- Men film to be nominated for an Oscar. A sequel, X- Men: Apocalypse, was released on May 2. In the near future, robotic Sentinels are programmed to identify and exterminate mutants and their human allies. During a Sentinel raid which kills nearly all the mutants in Russia, Kitty Pryde sends Bishop's consciousness back in time a few days before the attack, however this power can't be used on the recipient indefinitely.

Professor Charles Xavier makes contact with Kitty, meeting her at a remote Chinese temple with other mutant survivors. Xavier explains that the Sentinels were designed by Bolivar Trask, who was assassinated by Mystique in 1. Her DNA being modified by scientists to create and advance the Sentinel program.

Kitty, possessing an ability to send a mutant's consciousness back in time, suggests altering history to prevent Trask’s assassination. While Xavier initially plans to be the candidate, Wolverine volunteers instead since his regenerative powers would allow him to survive the process. Wolverine awakens in his younger body in 1. After traveling to the X- Mansion, he discovers the school has been shut down, and the younger Xavier (known as Professor X) can walk, lacking his powers under a specialized serum suppressing his mutant powers. Hoping to reunite with Mystique, Professor X agrees to help Wolverine to bust Erik Lensherr out of his prison cell under the Pentagon, aided by Hank Mc. Coy/Beast and Peter Maximoff/Quicksilver. Mystique discovers Trask has been experimenting on mutants and plots to assassinate him at the Paris Peace Accords.

She is prevented by Professor, Erik, Hank, and Wolverine, but Erik decides to kill her as the surest way to prevent the apocalyptic future. Hank intervenes and exposes himself, Erik, and Mystique as mutants to the world. Trask takes advantage of this event and successfully convinces President Richard Nixon to initialize the Sentinel program. Erik (now Magneto) obtains his signature helmet to block out Xavier’s psychic powers, and secretly takes control of the constructed Sentinels. Professor X abandons the serum, regaining his mutant power, and communicates with his future self, who inspires him to protect the relationship between mutants and mankind. After using Cerebro to track Mystique, he, Hank and Wolverine take flight to Washington, DC and put an end to her assassination plot on Bolivar Trask.

At a ceremony where Nixon unveils the Sentinels, Professor X, Hank, and Wolverine search for Mystique, disguised as a Secret Service agent. Magneto appears, controlling the Sentinels, and uses the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium to surround the White House. Hank transforms into Beast and fights a sentinel. Wolverine confronts Magneto, but is thrown way into the Potomac River.

Nixon, Trask, and Mystique hide in a safe room beneath the White House, but Magneto rips it out of the building with the intention of killing Nixon. Back in the future, the Sentinels launch an attack on the X- Men, slaying most of them, including Storm, while Magneto is wounded. Mystique stops Magneto from killing Nixon, but goes to murder Trask. Xavier persuades her to spare Trask, altering history and erasing the Sentinels from existence.

Magneto and Mystique both leave, one a criminal, the other a hero. Trask is put behind bars for attempting to sell U. S military secrets to Vietnamese officials.

Wolverine wakes up at the mansion in the present day to find Iceman, Rogue, Colossus, Kitty, Beast, Storm, Jean Grey, Scott Summers, and Xavier all alive. Wolverine speaks to Xavier, aware of the changes in history. Back in 1. 97. 3, the younger Wolverine is rescued by Mystique, disguised as William Stryker. In a post- credits scene, an Egyptian crowd is chanting to En Sabah Nur, who telekinetically elevates building blocks to forge pyramids as four horsemen watch on.[5][6]. The cast of X- Men: Days of Future Past promoting the film at the 2. San Diego Comic- Con International. From top to bottom: Jackman, Mc.

Avoy, Fassbender, Lawrence, Berry, Hoult, Paquin, Page, Dinklage, Mc. Kellen, Stewart, Ashmore, Sy, and Peters. A mutant with accelerated healing, heightened animal- like senses, and—in 1.

Jackman noted how Wolverine driving the plot in spite of his gruff personality made for interesting story choices, as "if you want someone to go back to take someone’s head off, fantastic, but he’s really got to go back and almost act in parts as inspiration, as mentor, as guide, because he can’t do it all on his own, which is always his preferred method".[7]A mutant pacifist and the world's most powerful telepath. He is also a founder of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, and leader of the X- Men. Singer described the younger Xavier as "a very different beast from First Class's feckless playboy.

He's a wounded animal, bearded, long- haired, filled with rage at the way the world has treated him".[8] Kinberg said the film was intended to be the story of the younger Xavier beginning to "become the Professor Xavier we know" as Wolverine mentored him.[9]A powerful mutant who can manipulate magnetic fields. While he had dissents with Xavier due to a wish to prove mutantkind's superiority, they revert to being allies as Erik helps the X- Men battle against Sentinels in the future. A mutant with the shapeshifting ability, and also Xavier's childhood friend and adopted sister. Singer said Mystique "is less innocent, evolved, getting closer to where Mystique was in X- Men 2".[1.

Lawrence had suffered skin irritations from the full body make- up used in First Class, and the process was changed so from the neck down it would be a bodysuit,[1. As a result, the make- up process was reduced from eight hours to three.[1. The make- up team at Legacy Effects sculpted Mystique's scales digitally, making them shorter in size and placed in a way that they would accentuate Lawrence's face.[1. A mutant with super- strength, agility, reflexes and enhanced speed.

Hoult plays the character in scenes set in 1. Grammer makes a cameo appearance as Beast in the future setting.[1. The cameo was added because the writers felt Hoult's Beast was "such a sweet, young character" that audiences would want to learn he survived.[1.