X-Men: Apocalypse

X-Men: Apocalypse

Year: 2016

Runtime: 144 min

Language: English

Director: Bryan Singer

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An ancient and powerful mutant, known as Apocalypse, awakens after millennia, disillusioned with the world and seeking to impose his vision of order. He gathers a team of formidable mutants, including Magneto, to reshape civilization. As the world faces potential destruction, Professor X and Raven must unite a new generation of X-Men to confront this immense threat and safeguard humanity's future.

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1

En Sabah Nur's Rule

In 3600 BC, En Sabah Nur, known as the first mutant, rules over ancient Egypt with immense powers. As he ages, he starts to confront the chilling reality of his mortality and seeks a way to preserve his life.

3600 BC Ancient Egypt
2

The Betrayal

During a crucial ceremony, Nur attempts to transfer his consciousness into a younger mutant's body in hopes of gaining immortality. His plans are shattered when conspirators cut off his access to sunlight, causing a catastrophic failure that results in his entombment and the loss of his followers.

3600 BC Pyramid
3

Awakening in 1983

Fast forward to 1983 when a cult unwittingly awakens Nur after sunlight hits his casket, reviving him with renewed purpose. He believes humanity has strayed and sets out to reshape the world according to his vision.

1983 Tomb
4

Recruiting Storm

As Nur begins to gather his followers, he finds Ororo Munroe, a pickpocket with unparalleled weather-manipulating abilities. Nur enhances her powers, making her a loyal disciple as he solidifies his new regime.

1983 Cairo
5

Discovering Super Mutants

In East Berlin, Raven, known as Mystique, uncovers an underground fight club featuring Angel and Nightcrawler. To rescue Nightcrawler, she seeks help from Caliban to transport him out of the country.

1983 East Berlin
6

Angel's Transformation

Raven's journey leads her to Psylocke, who introduces her to Angel. Nur enhances both their powers, transforming Angel's wings into formidable metallic weapons, augmenting their potential to serve him.

1983
7

Cyclops' Awakening

Alex Summers discovers that his younger brother Scott has started exhibiting lethal optic powers. Concerned for Scott's safety, Alex takes him to Professor Xavier, hoping to guide him through his newfound abilities.

1983 Westchester County
8

Erik's Tragedy

In Poland, Erik Lehnsherr attempts to live peacefully, but after losing his family to militia violence, he unleashes his powers. Nur approaches him at Auschwitz, appealing to Erik's pain and persuading him to join their cause.

1983 Poland/Auschwitz
9

Xavier's Distress Signal

As Nur's powers rise, Xavier uses Cerebro to find Erik but falls prey to Nur's mental attack. This gives Nur the ability to manipulate global nuclear threats, escalating the crisis worldwide.

1983 Xavier's Mansion
10

Chaos at the Mansion

Nur and his followers invade Xavier’s mansion, causing a chaotic confrontation. An explosion triggered by Alex destroys much of the mansion, putting the students' lives at grave risk as Quicksilver works to save them.

1983 Xavier's Mansion
11

The Capture

Colonel Stryker captures key mutants following the chaos, leading to a harsh interrogation at a military facility. The remaining mutants, led by Scott and Jean, devise a plan to orchestrate a rescue.

Military Facility
12

The Rescue Operation

With the help of Wolverine, who has his memories partially restored by Jean, Scott and Jean launch a daring mission to rescue their comrades from the military facility. Their teamwork proves vital in getting everyone to safety.

Military Facility
13

Final Confrontation in Cairo

In a climactic battle, Jean and her allies confront Nur and his Horsemen in Cairo. With her full powers unleashed, Jean vanquishes Nur, marking a pivotal moment in the fight for their future.

Cairo
14

Aftermath and Rebuilding

After the battle, Xavier works to restore Moira’s memories and mend their relationship. Erik helps in rebuilding the school but chooses not to stay, hinting at conflicts yet to come.

Xavier's School
15

Post-Credits Scene

In a chilling post-credits scene, mysterious agents invade the Weapon X facility in search of Stryker's research. This ominous development points to further impending dangers for the mutants.

Weapon X Facility

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