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3/25/2014 X-Men (film series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia X-Men (film series) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The X-Men film series consists of superhero films based on the Marvel 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, Bryan Singer was hired to direct X- Men (2000) and its sequel, X2 (2003). Singer left potential third and fourth films, leaving Brett Ratner 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 box-office grosses than its predecessor, three spin- off films were released. X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), directed by Gavin Hood, focuses on Wolverine's origin story. X-Men: First Class (2011), directed by Matthew Vaughn, focuses on the origins of Professor X and Magneto. The Wolverine (2013), directed by James Mangold, 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 Lauren Shuler Donner franchise, having grossed over $2 billion worldwide. It is set to continue with X- Starring See below Men: Days of Future Past (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: Apocalypse (2016), a sequel to Days of Future Country United States 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-Force 2.4 Deadpool 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 Kevin Walker was hired to write,[2] and James Cameron 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, Joss Whedon,[3] Ed Solomon, Christopher McQuarrie and David Hayter wrote the script, with Hayter receiving sole credit.[1] Principal photography began in September 1999 and ended in March 2000, in Toronto, Canada.[4] The film was released on July 14, 2000. The film introduced Wolverine and Rogue into the conflict between Professor Xavier's X-Men, and the Brotherhood of Mutants, led by Magneto. Magneto intends to mutate world leaders at a United Nations 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 Zak Penn 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] Michael Dougherty 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 William Stryker brainwashes and questions the imprisoned Magneto about Professor Xavier's mutant-locating machine, Cerebro. 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 Superman Returns.[8][9] Simon Kinberg 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 war on the humans and retrieves his own weapon: the Phoenix, who is the resurrected former X-Man, Jean Grey. After Phoenix kills Cyclops 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 screenplay for the spin-off film Wolverine in October 2004.[14] Hugh Jackman 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 Team X founded by William Stryker, before and shortly after his skeleton was bonded with the indestructible metal adamantium. 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 Jane Goldman.[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 screenwriters as inspiration, the Writer's Guild of America arbitration still credited Magneto writer Sheldon Turner for the film's story.[21] Principal photography began in August 2010 in London, England 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] Darren Aronofsky 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 Japan 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 Mark Millar'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 Chris Claremont and John Byrne's X-Men comic book 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 Marvel Comics, Mark Millar, stated that the upcoming reboot of the Fantastic Four film series will exist in the same universe with the X-Men film series.[37] In December 2013, Simon Kinberg and his Genre Films 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 Twitter 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.