The synopsis for “X-Men: Apocalypse” tells us next to nothing. The movie is set in ‘80s and Apocalypse is the villain. But tonight, at San Diego Comic-Con, the entire cast of ‘Apocalypse’ was under one roof in San Diego, the first teaser trailer was shown., and it provided details on a film we know very little about so far.
First off, the movie is set in 1983, ten years after “X-Men: Days Of Future Past,” and Magneto (Michael Fassbender) has apparently hung up the cape and is trying to lead a normal life. But the advent of Apocalypse (Oscar Isaac), a super human figure who can control mutants, changes all that. The trailer also revealed which mutant characters will become Apocalypse’s Four Horseman — the mutants that he controls to fight the X-Men. Those actors appear to be three new mutant characters introduced in this movie Storm (Alexandra Shipp), Angel (Ben Hardy), Psylocke (Olivia Munn), and lastly Magneto himself.
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Meanwhile, before the cast even took the stage, Hugh Jackman addressed the crowd first. He confirmed to the audience that the Untitled “Wolverine 3” would be his last offing as the character Logan (as he’s said umpteen times), but director Bryan Singer let it slip that Jackman would likely have a cameo in ‘Apocalypse’ (as you pretty much expected). As for that third ‘Wolverine.’ “Three words,” Jackman said, “Old Man Logan,” teasing and essentially confirming rumors that said “Wolverine 3” will feature the storyline of an older Logan (while a mutant who has super healing powers, Logan does age, just very slowly).
Starring, wait for it, James McAvoy, Rose Byrne, Nicholas Hoult, Oscar Isaac, Michael Fassbender, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Jennifer Lawrence, Olivia Munn, Tye Sheridan, Sophie Turner, Alexandra Shipp, Ben Hardy, and Lana Condor, “X-Men: Apocalypse” hits theaters May 27, 2016 . Singer revealed a new Comic-Con poster, and you can check that out below. Lots of supporting tweet context below with more story and character details.
Update: The entire 20th Century Fox Marvel/Mutant panels, that happened together, ‘Apocalypse,’ "Deadpool," and "Fantastic Four" can be seen below.
Apocalypse has to convince Magneto, Psylocke, Storm and Angel to join his cause. Sounds like they’re the horsemen. #SDCC #XMenApocalypse
— Ethan Anderton (@Ethan_Anderton) July 12, 2015
Hugh got a cameo in apocalypse and The Wolverine 2 is his last movie lol
— Wade Wilson (@40ozNmyLap) July 9, 2015
"I’m more Raven" than Mystique in this film, says Jennifer Lawrence. "She didn’t want to be the face of a world that doesn’t exist anymore."
— Meredith Borders (@xymarla) July 12, 2015
Great end to Fox’s #ComicCon panel: Stan Lee, casts of X-Men, Deadpool, Gambit and Fantastic Four take a selfie. pic.twitter.com/q7LZ6s8DM3
— Marc Graser (@marcgraser) July 12, 2015
Here are the logos for Fox’s upcoming superhero movies. Check out Gambit’s… #xmen #apocalypse pic.twitter.com/ng1hKNWxIt
— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) July 12, 2015
Hugh got a cameo in apocalypse and The Wolverine 2 is his last movie lol
— Wade Wilson (@40ozNmyLap) July 9, 2015
GAMBIT! That Gambit haircut though. pic.twitter.com/9r3pWaVgvX
— Superhero Feed (@SuperheroFeed) July 12, 2015
Michael Fassbender on X-Men’s Magneto: "He’s trying to lead a normal life. From then on, things happen." #SDCC pic.twitter.com/ZwKjF3tGdm
— Bill Keveney (@billkev) July 12, 2015
X-Men (and others)… assemble! #xmen #Deadpool #FantasticFour #sdcc pic.twitter.com/WDM3I7wqqq
— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) July 12, 2015
Kodi Smit McPhee says he can relate to emotional upbringing of Nightcrawler. Loves his happiness and positivity. #SDCC
— Rob Keyes (@rob_keyes) July 12, 2015
"Who the fuck are you?" Magneto to Apocalypse in X-MEN: APOCALYPSE #SDCC
— Ethan Anderton (@Ethan_Anderton) July 12, 2015
“The movie feels like the mothership calling me home.” – @oliviamunn on #XMenApocalypse. #HallH #SDCC pic.twitter.com/kwxwkXiYRU
— X-Men Movies (@XMenMovies) July 12, 2015
Last moment in the #XMenApocalypse trailer is eerie: Xavier’s eyes turn black and he says "I’ve never felt power like this before."
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 12, 2015
It’s Gambit! #xmen #apocalypse pic.twitter.com/bEU20iz1SV
— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) July 12, 2015
Last moment in the #XMenApocalypse trailer is eerie: Xavier’s eyes turn black and he says "I’ve never felt power like this before."
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 12, 2015
APOCALYPSE! pic.twitter.com/e9HnvkMnMC
— Superhero Feed (@SuperheroFeed) July 12, 2015
Michael Fassbender. #XMenApocalypse #ComicCon pic.twitter.com/hUKhoHbep6
— gregoryellwood (@HitFixGregory) July 12, 2015
"I can’t concentrate because I’m still excited about the DEADPOOL trailer." -Nicholas Hoult #XMEN #SDCC
— Joanna Robinson (@jowrotethis) July 12, 2015
Seems like Storm, Psylocke and Magneto are Apocalypse’s horsemen for part of X-Men: Apocalypse. #SDCC
— Rob Keyes (@rob_keyes) July 12, 2015
They just showed an X MEN APOCALYPSE teaser. Oscar Isaac is utterly incognito in outfit and makeup. Wait til you see this look.
— Kyle Buchanan (@kylebuchanan) July 12, 2015
APOCALYPSE can control mutants. One of them is Archangel. Yas.
— Superhero Feed (@SuperheroFeed) July 12, 2015
The X-MEN APOCALYPSE teaser has an epic feel. Very impressive for something pulled together after just five weeks of shooting.
— Josh Rottenberg (@joshrottenberg) July 12, 2015
At the start of #XMenApocalypse, Magneto has "hung up his cape and his evil ways," says Michael Fassbender. And then Apocalypse comes. #SDCC
— Adam B. Vary (@adambvary) July 12, 2015
Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender and the full cast of #XMen pic.twitter.com/LJ6b3fitvp
— Sean O’Connell (@Sean_OConnell) July 12, 2015
Jackman heads off: "I see there are no more seats for me" Singer basically says Jackman will cameo in #XMenApocalypse pic.twitter.com/PfCpxSUomz
— Gotham News (@GothamNews_) July 12, 2015
"Can I sit on Jen’s lap?" asks Hugh Jackman, lacking a seat. "I was hoping it’d be mine," says Bryan Singer. pic.twitter.com/CIQKsOq7eD
— Kyle Buchanan (@kylebuchanan) July 12, 2015
Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender and the full cast of #XMen pic.twitter.com/LJ6b3fitvp
— Sean O’Connell (@Sean_OConnell) July 12, 2015
No seat for Hugh Jackman so he perches on JLaw’s lap. #XMEN #SDCC pic.twitter.com/N7htl0Sz1Y
— Joanna Robinson (@jowrotethis) July 12, 2015
X-Men Apocalypse takes place 10 years after last film in a very different world than before. Mutants are known and accepted
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) July 12, 2015
Watch @RealHughJackman confirm he’s hanging up the Wolverine claws #sdcc #xmen pic.twitter.com/RuzpMgBJfs
— ErikDavis (@ErikDavis) July 12, 2015
Check out @BryanSinger‘s shirt… #xmen #sdcc pic.twitter.com/QvO9XVB0Uq
— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) July 12, 2015
"Playing the legend that is Wolverine is the greatest character I’ve ever had in my life." —@RealHughJackman #ComicCon
— Adam B. Vary (@adambvary) July 12, 2015
"I can’t believe how young I used to look and three words…. Old Man Logan. That’s all I’m saying." -Hugh Jackman
— Superhero Feed (@SuperheroFeed) July 12, 2015
Hugh Jackman wants to thank all the fans from the bottom of his heart. "This next time will be one last time." #xmen pic.twitter.com/fUHT6JDeYo
— Empire Magazine (@empiremagazine) July 12, 2015
Jackman confirms he’s only playing Wolverine one more time. Thanks studio for letting him play the "greatest comic book character" #XMEN
— Gotham News (@GothamNews_) July 12, 2015
.@RealHughJackman says the next Wolverine will be his last… and the best one yet.
— JoBlo.com (@joblocom) July 12, 2015
Jackman: "Up until 2 days ago I had no idea that footage existed." Calls the part of Wolverine his greatest role.
— Borys Kit (@Borys_Kit) July 12, 2015
HUGH JACKMAN TEASED OLD MAN LOGAN
— Superhero Feed (@SuperheroFeed) July 12, 2015
