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‘X-Men: The Animated Series’ Succeeded Where the Films Often Fumbled

We look back at 'X-Men: The Animated Series' and celebrate its audacity. Read More

The Most X-Cellent Scene in ‘X-Men: First Class’

There's a team of video essayists dissecting their favorite scenes from the X-Men films. Here's one of our favorites: a… Read More

Shot by Shot with The First ‘New Mutants’ Trailer Since The Disney Merger

After years in stasis, 'The New Mutants' is free from its post-production limbo as well as those pesky other superheroes… Read More

‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ Could Have Been the Perfect Franchise Ending

Finally, after more than a decade, audiences could say the "Dark Phoenix" storyline was over, or so we thought. Read More

Retcons and Adaptations: A Discussion of Canon in the X-Men Film Franchise

As we approach the end of Fox’s tenure in charge of the X-Men, it seems like a good time to… Read More

The X-Men and the Appeal of the Domestic Superhero Squad

Because who didn’t want to live at fancy superhero boarding school back in the day? Read More

‘Dark Phoenix’ Does A Disservice to ‘X-Men: First Class’

By sacrificing style for the sake of safety, the X-Men film series ends with a whimper. Read More

The Ending of ‘Dark Phoenix’ Explained

The era of the 20th Century Fox-men (sorry, not sorry) is over. Celebrate as you see fit. Read More