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The X-Men film series consists of films based on the Comics superhero team of the same name. 20th Century Fox obtained the film rights to the X-Men characters in 1994, and after numerous drafts, was hired to direct X- Men (2000) and its , X2 (2003). Singer left potential third and fourth films, leaving to direct X-Men: The Last Stand (2006). X-Men and X2 were met with positive reviews for their dark, realistic tone and subtexts dealing with discrimination and intolerance, while X-Men: The Last Stand was met with mixed reviews.

After each film earned higher -office grosses than its predecessor, three spin- off films were released. X-Men Origins: (2009), directed by Gavin , focuses on Wolverine's story. X-Men: First Class (2011), directed by , focuses on the origins of and . The Wolverine (2013), directed by , focuses on Wolverine after the events of The Last Stand. X-Men Origins: Wolverine was met with negative reviews from the critics, while X-Men: First Class and The Wolverine were met Cover of X-Men - The Ultimate Collection, the 2011 with positive reviews. Blu-ray box set of the first five films With six films released, the X-Men film series is the 15th highest-grossing film Produced by franchise, having grossed over $2 billion worldwide. It is set to continue with X- Starring See below Men: (2014), a dual sequel to both X-Men: The Last Distributed by 20th Century Fox Stand and X-Men: First Class, and a follow-up to The Wolverine, with Singer returning as director and X-Men: (2016), a sequel to Days of Future Country Past. A third Wolverine film will follow in 2017. Budget Total (6 films): $825,000,000

Box office Total (6 films): Contents $2,304,925,865

1 Films 1.1 X-Men (2000) 1.2 X2: X-Men United (2003) 1.3 X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) 1.4 X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) 1.5 X-Men: First Class (2011) 1.6 The Wolverine (2013) 1.7 X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) 2 Potential films 2.1 X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) 2.2 The Wolverine sequel (2017) 2.3 X- 2.4 3 Cast 3.1 Recurring characters 4 Crew 5 Reception 5.1 Box office performance 5.2 Critical response 6 Tie-in materials 7 References 8 External links

Films

X-Men (2000) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-Men_(film_series) 1/11 3/25/2014 X-Men (film series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Main article: X-Men (film)

In 1994, 20th Century Fox and producer Prawan Singh bought the film rights to the X-Men.[1] Andrew Walker was hired to write,[2] and expressed interest in directing. Eventually, Bryan Singer signed on to direct in July 1996. Though not a fan of the comic, Singer was fascinated by the analogies of prejudice and discrimination it offered.[1] John Logan, ,[3] Ed Solomon, Christopher McQuarrie and wrote the script, with Hayter receiving sole credit.[1] Principal photography began in September 1999 and ended in March 2000, in Toronto, .[4] The film was released on July 14, 2000.

The film introduced Wolverine and into the conflict between Professor Xavier's X-Men, and the , led by Magneto. Magneto intends to mutate world leaders at a summit with a machine he has built, to bring about acceptance of mutantkind, but Xavier realizes this forced mutation will only result in their deaths.

X2: X-Men United (2003)

Main article: X2 (film)

David Hayter and were hired to write their own scripts for the sequel which director Bryan Singer would pick, with an aim to release the film in December 2002.[5][6] and Dan Harris were hired to re-write the script in February 2002, writing around 26 drafts and 150 on set.[7] Principal photography began on June 2002 in Vancouver, Canada and ended in November. The film was released on May 2, 2003.[5]

In the film, Colonel brainwashes and questions the imprisoned Magneto about Professor Xavier's -locating machine, . Stryker attacks the X-Mansion, and brainwashes Xavier into locating every mutant on the planet to kill them. The X- Men must team up with the Brotherhood and prevent Stryker's worldwide genocide.

X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)

Main article: X-Men: The Last Stand

Bryan Singer initially intended to shoot the film back-to-back with a fourth film, though he left in 2004 to direct Returns.[8][9] and Zak Penn were hired the following month. Joss Whedon's Astonishing X-Men story "Gifted", featuring a mutant cure was suggested for the primary story. Matthew Vaughn came on board as director in February 2005,[10] but left due to the rushed production schedule.[11] Brett Ratner was later chosen as director in June.[12] Principal photography began in August 2005 in Vancouver, Canada and ended in January 2006.[13] The film was released on May 26, 2006.

In the film, a pharmaceutical company has developed an antidote to the mutant gene, provoking controversy in the mutant community. Magneto declares on the humans and retrieves his own weapon: the , who is the resurrected former X-Man, . After Phoenix kills and Professor X, a final battle between the X-Men and the Brotherhood ensues, and Wolverine must accept that in order to stop Jean, he will have to kill her.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

Main article: X-Men Origins: Wolverine

David Benioff was hired to write the for the spin-off film Wolverine in October 2004.[14] became producer as well as star, and worked with Benioff on the script.[15] Brett Ratner was negotiated by the studio to take the helm of Wolverine after directing X-Men: The Last Stand, but no agreement was made.[16] In July 2007, Gavin Hood was announced as director. Principal photography began in January 2008 in Queenstown, New Zealand and ended in May.[17] The film was released on May 1, 2009.

The film is a prequel focusing on the character Wolverine and his relationship with his half-brother Victor Creed, as well his time with founded by William Stryker, before and shortly after his skeleton was bonded with the indestructible metal .

X-Men: First Class (2011)

Main article: X-Men: First Class

Producer Lauren Shuler Donner first thought of a prequel based on the young X-Men during the production of X2, and later producer Simon Kinberg suggested to 20th Century Fox an adaptation of the comic series of the same name.[18][19] Bryan Singer signed on to direct the film in December 2009, however, in March 2010 it was announced that Singer would be producing instead of directing.[20] Matthew Vaughn, who was previously attached to direct X-Men: The Last Stand became the director, and also wrote the final script with his writing partner .[19] The film superseded a planned X-Men Origins: Magneto that entered development hell, and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-Men_(film_series) 2/11 3/25/2014 X-Men (film series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia despite that prequel's script not being used by any of the as inspiration, the Writer's Guild of America arbitration still credited Magneto writer for the film's story.[21] Principal photography began in August 2010 in , and ended in December. The film was released on June 3, 2011.

The film is a prequel set primarily in 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and focuses on the relationship between Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr, and the origin of their groups — the X-Men and the Brotherhood, respectively.[22]

The Wolverine (2013)

Main article: The Wolverine (film)

Christopher McQuarrie, who went uncredited for his work on X-Men, was hired to write the screenplay for the second Wolverine film in August 2009.[23] was chosen to direct the film, though bowed out, stating the project would keep him out of the country for too long.[24] James Mangold was later chosen to direct the film.[25] Mark Bomback was then hired to rewrite McQuarrie's script.[26] Principal photography began in August 2012 in Sydney, Australia and ended in November.[27] The film was released on July 26, 2013.[28]

The film takes place after the events of X-Men: The Last Stand.[29] The story features Wolverine heading to for a reunion with a soldier named Ichirō Yashida whose life he saved years before. Wolverine must defend the man's granddaughter Mariko Yashida from all manner of ninja and Yakuza assassin.[30]

X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)

Main article: X-Men: Days of Future Past

Matthew Vaughn was attached to the film as director but left the director duties in October 2012 to focus on 's The Secret Service film adaptation.[31] Bryan Singer, who directed the first two X-Men films and produced X-Men: First Class replaced Vaughn as the director of the film.[32] The screenplay was written by Simon Kinberg.[33] Principal photography began in April 2013 in Montreal, Canada and ended in August.[34] Inspired by and 's X-Men storyline "Days of Future Past", the film will feature the cast of the original X-Men trilogy and X-Men: First Class.[35] The film is scheduled to be released on May 23, 2014.[36] Potential films

20th Century Fox's creative consultant for films based on , Mark Millar, stated that the upcoming of the film series will exist in the same universe with the X-Men film series.[37] In December 2013, Simon Kinberg and his banner have signed a three year first-look deal at 20th Century Fox and will create a movie universe similar to Marvel Cinematic Universe.[38]

X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)

In December 2013, director Bryan Singer announced on that X-Men: Apocalypse will come out in 2016.[39] According to Singer, the film will focus the origin of the mutants, it will be "more of a X-Men: First Class sequel" and that it will take place in the 80s.[40][41][42] Kinberg, Dan Harris and Michael Dougherty are working on the film along with Singer.[43] The film is scheduled to be released on May 27, 2016.

The Wolverine sequel (2017)

By November 2013, 20th Century Fox had begun negotiations for another film starring Wolverine. Mangold is in negotiations to write the treatment for the film with Donner returning to produce.[44] Mangold has said the sequel will be inspired by other Wolverine stories from the comic books and it will be made after X-Men: Apocalypse. [45][46] Hugh Jackman is set to reprise his role as Wolverine. David James Kelly was hired to write the script of the film.[47] The film is scheduled to be released on March 3, 2017.[48]

X-Force

20th Century Fox is in development for a film version of the X-Men spin-off comic- X-Force.[49] was hired to write the script and Donner is attached to the film as a producer.[50] Millar stated that the film will feature five characters as protagonists.[51]

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In 2004, attempted to produce a Deadpool film.[52] In February 2004, writer/director David S. Goyer was working on the spin-off with actor in the title role.[53] However, by August 2004, Goyer lost interest in favor of other projects,[54] but Reynolds remained interested.[55] In March 2005, 20th Century Fox became interested in moving forward on production for Deadpool after New Line Cinema put the project in turnaround.[56] The studio considered the Deadpool spin-off early in the development of X-Men Origins: Wolverine, which is why Reynolds was cast for the role.[52] After the opening weekend success of X- Men Origins: Wolverine, Fox announced that it was lending Deadpool out to writers with Lauren Shuler Donner and acting as producers.[57] Donner stated that she wants the film to ignore the version of Deadpool that we saw in X-Men Origins: Wolverine and reboot the character. She also stated that Deadpool will have the attributes that the character has in the comics, such as breaking the fourth wall.[58] Rhett Reese and were hired to write the script in January 2010.[59] Rodriguez was sent an early draft of the screenplay in June 2010.[60] After negotiations with Rodriguez through, Adam Berg emerged as a top contender to direct.[61] By April 2011, visual effects specialist had been hired to direct the film.[62] Cast

Main article: List of X-Men films cast members

Recurring characters

These are the characters that appeared or will appear in more than two X-Men films.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-Men_(film_series) 4/11 3/25/2014 X-Men (film series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Film X-Men: X-Men: X-Men X-Men: The Days of Character X-Men X2 The Last Origins: First Class Wolverine Future (2000) (2003) Stand Wolverine (2011) (2013) Past (2006) (2009) (2014) Hugh Hugh Jackman Logan / Wolverine Hugh Jackman Jackman Hugh Jackman Troye Sivan (cameo) (young) James Patrick Patrick McAvoy Charles Xavier / Professor X Patrick Stewart Stewart Laurence Stewart James (cameo) Belcher (cameo) McAvoy (young) Ian Michael Ian Ian McKellen Fassbender McKellen Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto Ian McKellen McKellen Brett Morris Bill Milner Michael (cameo) (young) (young) Fassbender Ororo Munroe / Halle Berry Scott Summers / Cyclops Tim Pocock Famke Jean Grey / Phoenix Famke Janssen Haley Janssen Ramm (young) Anna Marie / Rogue Paquin[63] Morgan Lily (young) Jennifer Raven Darkholme / Romijn Rebecca Lawrence Romijn (older; cameo)

Shawn Bobby Drake / Ashmore Alexander John Allerdyce / Burton (cameo) Sumela Kay Katie Stuart Ellen Page Ellen Page (cameo) (cameo) Steve Bacic Kelsey Nicholas Dr. Henry "Hank" McCoy / Kelsey (cameo) Grammer Hoult Grammer (cameo)[64] Daniel Peter Rasputin / Cudmore Danny Josh William Stryker Brian Cox Huston Helman

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Film X-Men X-Men: X-Men: The X-Men: First The Occupation X-Men X2 Origins: Days of Last Stand Class Wolverine (2000) (2003) Wolverine Future Past (2006) (2011) (2013) (2009) (2014) Matthew Director Bryan Singer Brett Ratner Gavin Hood James Mangold Bryan Singer Vaughn Lauren Shuler Lauren Shuler Donner Lauren Shuler Lauren Shuler Donner Ralph Winter Lauren Shuler Donner Lauren Shuler Donner Donner Bryan Singer Producer(s) Hugh Jackman Donner Bryan Singer Ralph Winter Ralph Winter Simon Kinberg John Palermo Hutch Parker Simon Kinberg Avi Arad Gregory Bryan Singer Hutch Parker Goodman (uncredited) Avi Arad Avi Arad Stan Lee Stan Lee Executive Stan Lee Stan Lee Stan Lee Stan Lee Josh McLaglen Joe Caracciolo, Todd Hallowell producer(s) Richard Donner Bryan Singer Avi Arad John Palermo Tarquin Pack Jr. Josh McLaglen Tom DeSanto Tom DeSanto (uncredited) Screenplay by Screenplay by Ashley Edward Michael Screenplay by Miller Screenplay by Dougherty Simon Kinberg David Hayter Dan Harris Mark Story by Simon Kinberg Jane Goldman Writer(s) Story by David Hayter Bomback Simon Kinberg Zak Penn Skip Woods Matthew Tom DeSanto Story by Matthew Vaughn Bryan Singer Zak Penn Vaughn Story by David Hayter Jane Goldman Sheldon Turner Bryan Singer Bryan Singer Harry Gregson- Composer John Powell John Ottman Williams Director of Donald . Newton Spinotti John Mathieson Ross Emery photography McAlpine Thomas Sigel Steven Mark Goldblatt Nicholas De Rosenblum Eddie Hamilton Michael Editor(s) John Ottman Mark Helfrich Toth John Ottman Kevin Stitt McCusker Julia Megan Gill John Wright

Reception

Box office performance

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Film All Budget Reference United time All time Worldwide United States International Worldwide States United worldwide States July July 13, X-Men 14, $157,299,717 $139,039,810 $296,339,527 #230 #313 $75,000,000 [65] 2000 2000 April 30, May 2, X2 $214,949,694 $192,761,855 $407,711,549 #120 #171 $110,000,000 [66] 2003 2003 X-Men: May May 24, The Last 26, $234,362,462 $224,997,093 $459,359,555 #94 #137 $210,000,000 [67] 2006 Stand 2006 X-Men April 29, May 1, Origins: $179,883,157 $193,179,707 $373,062,864 #175 #198 $150,000,000 [68] 2009 2009 Wolverine X-Men: June 1, June 3, $146,408,305 $207,215,819 $353,624,124 #262 #225 $160,000,000 [69] First Class 2011 2011 July The July 24, 26, $132,556,852 $282,271,394 $414,828,246 #330 #169 $120,000,000 [70] Wolverine 2013 2013 X-Men: May Days of May 21, 23, $225,000,000 [72] Future 2014[71] 2014 Past May X-Men: May 27, 27, [73] Apocalypse 2016 2016 $1,065,460,187 $1,239,465,678 $2,304,925,865 $825,000,000 Total [74] (6 films) (6 films) (6 films) (6 films)

The first three X-Men films set opening records in the United States: X-Men had the highest July opening yet,[75] while X2 and X-Men: The Last Stand earned the fourth highest opening weekends yet.[76][77] All of these records have since been surpassed. The next three X-Men films after X-Men: The Last Stand opened lower than their predecessor and didn't set opening records.[78]

The X-Men film series is the third most successful film series based on Marvel Comics characters after the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Spider-Man films respectively.[79] It is also the 15th highest-grossing film franchise ever, having grossed over $2 billion worldwide.

Critical response

Film Metacritic X-Men 82% (154 reviews)[80] 64 (33 reviews)[81] X2 87% (224 reviews)[82] 68 (37 reviews)[83] X-Men: The Last Stand 57% (229 reviews)[84] 58 (38 reviews)[85] X-Men Origins: Wolverine 38% (252 reviews)[86] 40 (39 reviews)[87] X-Men: First Class 87% (243 reviews)[88] 65 (38 reviews)[89] The Wolverine 69% (211 reviews)[90] 60 (43 reviews)[91] Average ratings 70% 59%

Wesley Morris of the Boston Globe praised the first three X-Men films as "more than a cash-guzzling wham-bang Hollywood franchise... these three movies sport , ideas, a telethon-load of causes, and a highly elastic us-versus-them allegory." Morris praised X- Men: The Last Stand for "put[ting] the heroes of a mighty summer blockbuster in a rare mortal position. Realism at this time of year? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-Men_(film_series) 7/11 3/25/2014 X-Men (film series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia How unorthodox!"[92] Roger Ebert gave the films good reviews, but criticized them because "there are just plain too many mutants, and their powers are so various and ill-matched that it's hard to keep them all on the same canvas."[93]

The first two films were highly praised due to their cerebral tone, but when director Bryan Singer left, many criticized his successor Brett Ratner. Colin Colvert of the Star Tribune felt "Bryan Singer's sensitivity to [the discrimination themes] made the first two X-Men films surprisingly resonant and soulful for comic-based summer extravaganzas... Singer is adept at juggling large casts of three-dimensional characters, Ratner makes shallow, unimaginative bang-ups."[94] James Berardinelli felt, "X-Men: The Last Stand isn't as taut or satisfying as X-Men 2, but it's better constructed and better paced than the original X-Men. The differences in quality between the three are minor, however; despite the change in directors, there seems to be a single ."[95] David Denby of The New Yorker praised "the liquid beauty and the poetic fantasy of Singer's work", but called Ratner's film "a crude of comedy and action tropes."[96]

The X-Men films received good reviews from fans of the comic books, but there was criticism of the large cast, and the limited screentime for all of them. Richard George of IGN praised the depictions of Wolverine, Professor X, Magneto, Jean Grey, Storm, William Stryker, Mystique, Beast and ; however, George thought many of the younger X-Men characters, such as Rogue, Iceman, Pyro, and Kitty Pryde were "adjectiveless teenager[s]", and was disappointed by Cyclops' characterization. He observed the filmmakers were "big fans of silent henchmen", due to the small roles of the various villainous mutants; such as . George thought that the success of X-Men paved the way for other hits like the Spider-Man series, Fantastic Four, V for Vendetta and Singer's own adaptation of Superman, .[97] Spider-Man director said he was a fan of the series, particularly Singer's films.[98] Film historian Kim Newman also tonally compared Begins to Singer's films.[99] Tie-in materials

In June 2000, Marvel published a comic book prequel to X-Men, titled X-Men: Beginnings, revealing the backstories of Magneto, Rogue and Wolverine.[100] There was also an adaptation of the film.[101] Marvel also released an adaptation of X2, which also contained prequels detailing Nightcrawler's backstory and Wolverine's time searching for Alkali Lake.[102] Del Rey Books also published novelizations of the three films. The latter two were written by Chris Claremont.[103][104][105] On July 6 a video game X-Men: Mutant Academy for PlayStation and Game Boy Color was released by Activision. It shares the title fonts and a number of costumes from the film. The game also contains the behind-the-scenes material from the first X-Men movie, which may be unlocked. In April 2003, a multi- console video game titled X2: Wolverine's Revenge was released, which served as a tie-in to X2. A significant feature has Mark Hamill providing the voice-over for Wolverine with Hugh Jackman's likeness, while Patrick Stewart reprises his film role as Professor X. In 2006, X-Men: The Official Game was released, which was set between X2 and X-Men: The Last Stand.[106] In 2009, the video game X-Men Origins: Wolverine based on the movie of the same name was released.[107] References

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