We know that Bryan Singer is directing and we know that it will take place in the years (specifically the ’80s) after X-Men: Days of Future Past, but we have not known – until now – what exactly X-Men: Apocalypse will be about! That all changed today as Fox released the film’s synopsis.
“Since the dawn of civilization, he was worshiped as a god. Apocalypse, the first and most powerful mutant from Marvel’s X-Men universe, amassed the powers of many other mutants, becoming immortal and invincible. Upon awakening after thousands of years, he is disillusioned with the world as he finds it and recruits a team of powerful mutants, including a disheartened Magneto (Michael Fassbender), to cleanse mankind and create a new world order, over which he will reign. As the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance, Raven (Jennifer Lawrence) with the help of Professor X (James McAvoy) must lead a team of young X-Men to stop their greatest nemesis and save mankind from complete destruction.”
Also returning to the X-Men world is Rose Byrne as Moira MacTaggert, a role she originated in X-Men: First Class. Joining her will be Evan Peters as Quicksilver, Lucas Till as Havok and Tye Sheridan as Cyclops. Olivia Munn will be Psylocke, Sophie Turner takes over the role of Jean Grey, Ben Hardy is Angel, and Alexandra Shipp tries to take over Halle Berry’s role as Storm.
Look for X-Men: Apocalypse in theaters May 27, 2016.