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ENTRY #006Fox
Timeline Locked (Prerequisites Not Watched)
X2
FormatMovie
Release Date2003-04-27
Duration2h 13m
ClassificationsAdventure, Action, Science Fiction
Rating7.4 / 10
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
When an anti-mutant military commander attacks Xavier's academy, the X-Men must unite with Magneto to save mutantkind from eradication.
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Notable Cast
HJ
Hugh JackmanLogan / Wolverine
PS
Patrick StewartProfessor Charles Xavier
IM
Ian McKellenEric Lehnsherr / Magneto
JM
James MarsdenScott Summers / Cyclops
BC
Brian CoxWilliam Stryker
FJ
Famke JanssenJean Grey
Strict Prerequisites
1h 44m7.3/10
Recommended Context
None required.
Leads To
1h 44m6.6/10
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to watch X2 before Avengers: Doomsday?
Recommended. X2 is not strictly mandatory for the fast track, but provides key character development and background lore that enhances the Doomsday experience.
Do I need to watch any Marvel movies before X2?
Yes, to understand the core narrative arc of X2, you should watch X-Men.
What is the next title to watch after X2?
Following X2, the next narrative follow-up is X-Men: The Last Stand.