X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
The X-Men face their most ancient and powerful enemy yet in this epic 1980s-set chapter of the beloved Marvel mutant saga.
X-Men: Apocalypse - Movie Information
- Original Title: X-Men: Apocalypse
- Release Year: 2016
- Directed by: Bryan Singer
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 2h 24m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: Arabic, English, German, Polish, Russian, Swahili
- Release Date (Theatrical): May 18, 2016 (Belgium - 16), May 27, 2016 (United States - PG-13), May 27, 2016 (Canada), May 19, 2016 (United Kingdom - 12A), May 19, 2016 (Germany - 12), May 18, 2016 (France - 12), May 19, 2016 (New Zealand - M), May 19, 2016 (Australia - M), May 19, 2016 (Brazil - 12), May 19, 2016 (Mexico - B), May 18, 2016 (Italy - T), May 20, 2016 (Spain - 7), May 25, 2016 (South Korea - 12)
- Alternative Titles: Iks-odamlar (UZ), X-Men 6 Apocalypse (Türkei), X-מן: אפוקליפסה (IL), X-Men 6: Apocalypse (US), X-Men 6 - Apocalipse (BR), X-Men 6 - Apocalypse (DE), 變種特攻:天啟滅世戰 (HK), X-MEN:アポカリプス:2016 (JP)
- Production Companies: The Donners' Company, Bad Hat Harry Productions, Genre Films, Hutch Parker Entertainment, 20th Century Fox, Marvel Entertainment, TSG Entertainment
- Production Countries: United States of America
X-Men: Apocalypse - Plot
After the re-emergence of the world's first mutant, world-destroyer Apocalypse, the X-Men must unite to defeat his extinction level plan.
X-Men: Apocalypse - Trailer
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Only the strong will survive.
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X-Men: Apocalypse - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Bryan Singer
Main Cast
- James McAvoy
- Michael Fassbender
- Jennifer Lawrence
- Nicholas Hoult
- Oscar Isaac
- Rose Byrne
- Evan Peters
- Josh Helman
- Sophie Turner
- Tye Sheridan
Writers
- Dan Harris
- Simon Kinberg
- Bryan Singer
- Michael Dougherty
Producers
- Simon Kinberg
- Lauren Shuler Donner
- Hutch Parker
- Bryan Singer
X-Men: Apocalypse - FAQs
Where can you stream X-Men: Apocalypse?
X-Men: Apocalypse is available to stream on Disney Plus. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary depending on your region.
Who are the main actors in X-Men: Apocalypse?
The film stars James McAvoy as Professor X, Michael Fassbender as Magneto, Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique, Nicholas Hoult as Beast, and Oscar Isaac as Apocalypse. Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, Evan Peters, Rose Byrne, and Kodi Smit-McPhee also appear in key roles.
Is X-Men: Apocalypse based on a comic book?
Yes. X-Men: Apocalypse is based on Marvel Comics characters created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. The villain En Sabah Nur, also known as Apocalypse, first appeared in X-Factor #5 in 1986 and is one of the most powerful mutants in the comics universe.
What is X-Men: Apocalypse about?
Set in the 1980s, the film follows the X-Men as they confront En Sabah Nur, the world's first and most powerful mutant, who awakens after thousands of years. Intent on cleansing the Earth, he recruits four powerful mutants as his Horsemen, forcing a new generation of X-Men to rise and stop him.
What is the age rating for X-Men: Apocalypse?
X-Men: Apocalypse is rated PG-13 in the United States, meaning it may be unsuitable for children under 13 without parental guidance. The rating reflects sequences of violence, action, destruction, brief strong language, and some suggestive content throughout the film.
How long is X-Men: Apocalypse?
X-Men: Apocalypse has a runtime of 2 hours and 24 minutes (144 minutes). It is one of the longer entries in the X-Men film franchise, featuring an expansive story that introduces several new mutant characters alongside the returning ensemble cast.
Did X-Men: Apocalypse win any awards?
X-Men: Apocalypse received mixed critical reception but earned several nominations in technical categories, including Saturn Award nominations for Best Science Fiction Film and Best Special Effects. John Ottman's score and the film's visual effects were among the most praised elements by critics and industry peers.
Is there a post-credits scene in X-Men: Apocalypse?
Yes. X-Men: Apocalypse features a post-credits scene showing suited men collecting genetic samples from the Weapon X facility, placing a vial labeled 'Weapon X' into a briefcase marked 'Essex Corp' — a direct teaser pointing toward the character Mister Sinister and future X-Men storylines.
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