X-Men: Days of Future Past

Did You Know?

• X-Men: Days of Future Past is based on the 1981 X-Men comic book storyline of the same name, written by Chris Claremont and illustrated by John Byrne.
• The film features an ensemble cast, with both the original X-Men from the first trilogy and the younger versions of the characters from X-Men: First Class (2011).
• The film is notable for being the first X-Men movie to feature the character of Quicksilver (Evan Peters), who uses his super-speed abilities in a memorable, slow-motion action sequence.
• The plot of the film involves time travel, and the team’s mission is to prevent the creation of the Sentinels, a robotic race designed to hunt down mutants.
• Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine is the only character to appear in every X-Men film, and Days of Future Past marks his seventh appearance as the character.
• The character of Mystique, played by Jennifer Lawrence, plays a central role in the film as her actions in the past lead to the creation of the Sentinels.
• The film’s futuristic setting is dark and dystopian, showing a world where mutants are nearly extinct due to the Sentinels’ rampage.
• The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $700 million worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing X-Men films.
• Bryan Singer, who directed the first two X-Men films, returned to direct Days of Future Past, helping to bridge the gap between the original X-Men films and X-Men: First Class.
• X-Men: Days of Future Past received praise for its strong performances, particularly by James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender, as well as its intricate handling of the time-travel narrative.