Magneto & Professor X - Play Chess Ending Scene. | Dark Phoenix (2019)

After Jean left, Prof. Charles chose to retire as a teacher, but unexpectedly Erik suddenly came alone to meet his old friend and then asked, vented to offer a place for him. and did not escape playing chess as his old game. and ends here.

[@greyman419]

I love that Charles is wearing a Rolex Milgauss which is a watch specifically designed against magnetic interference.

[@TobyMcguarro]

😂

[@ItalloBehring]

which wouldn't do much good because the watch itself is made of metal hahaha.

[@simunator]

​@@ItalloBehringnon magnetic metal.

[@jamainegardner4193]

​​@@simunatorwhich means jack and shit against Magneto

[@Shendue]

​@@jamainegardner4193 Magneto makes for a very cute piece of furniture without his helmet in front of Charles Xavier.

[@caydenthao6570]

These two carried this franchise so well.

[@melz345]

fr

[@KajianTemp]

These two are the bromance that Grindelwald and Dumbledore WISH they could be.

[@skippythealien9627]

they had ENORMOUS shoes to fill. As far as I'm concerned, Sir Patrick Stewart was chosen by God to play both Jean-Luc Picard and Professor X. And I was skeptical of Sir Ian McKellen, but he absolutely hit it out of the park as Magneto, especially in the first X-Men film all the way back in 2000 but man I still remember that summer night so many years ago in 2011, walking out of the movie theater after watching First Class and thinking to myself that McAvoy and Fassbender were the perfect choices to take over the roles

[@Gamerafighter76]

Yeah

[@Dagrizzb]

Magneto did all the heavy lifting, Xavier got pushed around.

[@JuanHernandez-ze3si]

While the chemistry between Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart is unmatched, I got to say that these two come pretty damn close.

[@VDA19]

I like Fassbender's more. Maybe it's because you actually get to see what he went through in the Concentration Camp and you can 100% understand why he never wants to be at humanity's mercy again.

[@darkcipher3468]

@@VDA19 yes, fassbender does a better job at expressing his character's position than ian did, without making it look fake or overboard.. a very fine line to walk.

[@squallstopher608]

@@darkcipher3468 I'm curious, when do you think McKellen ever looked fake or went overboard?

[@darkcipher3468]

@@squallstopher608 don't think he ever did.. but he also didn't express him well enough.. or at all for that matter. ..party due to poor dialogue / writing maybe?

[@martincolton32]

These two are way better

[@evernevermore-ci2so]

A rare case in these stories. Even though their views and intentions are 100% different, they still respect each other and there's no hate. Not really. Even in the older movies, Erik did care about Charles. He even mourned Charles when Jean "killed" him. It's rare that the villain and the hero genuinely care about each other.

[@Jvksiew]

Not totally different, they both wants to protect and preserves Mutants. But Erik is a realist while Charles' an idealist

[@robertmartin6800]

@@Jvksiew Charles wants humans and mutants to coexist, and Erik is a genocidal racial supremacist.

[@Elphin89]

@@Jvksiew Erik is a supremest who wants to see mutants ruling over humans…..Charles simply wants to find a realistic solution for both humans and mutants

[@andrewvasquez7872]

Because Magneto isnt a "villain" hes an anti-hero. Hes a person whos overall intentions are justified/good but his methods are extreme, questionable and he believes the ends justify the means.

[@robertmartin6800]

@@andrewvasquez7872 Magneto _is_ a villain. He is a genocidal racial supremacist, he is not an anti-hero.

[@sandrarodriguezcruz5251]

In my opinion, this ending was satisfactory. Seeing for the last time these two actors who magnificently played Magneto and Xavier interacting for the last time was incredible.

[@moddedinkling4168]

It was an okay ending. It certainly finished off Charles and Erik's story quite well and stayed the best it could throughout the franchise. All of the other characters... something probably could have been done for them.

[@brianpumper2158]

It probably might not be the last time.

[@youngA_]

@@brianpumper2158let’s hope cuz these two were the perfect cast

[@godlygamer911]

... What world do you live in?@@brianpumper2158

[@SomtirthaGhosh]

Not the last time if the MCU does something about it.

[@nightsofthefilms]

I find it hilarious that Charles already knows Erik’s coming, before he’s even near the café. Either Erik’s thoughts are super loud, or he (in my headcanon) mockingly singsonged Charles’ name in his head, just so that the telepath would pick up on it, and know that he is coming. 😊😆

[@sarin.19]

without even looking already knew erik would visit me.

[@dontaviousjackson1791]

I'm surprised 😮 that Erik, Charles and Cyclops don't know that Jean Grey The Dark Phoenix is alive.

[@seandeans1279]

Charles has a bond with Eric much like Scott had with Jean. He could pick his mind out of billions in an instant

[@elizabethcatlion7015]

I love both of those ideas

[@ghostyvaessenofficial1284]

“Ohhhh charlieeee” 😂😂😂😂

[@michaelvillarama7584]

Despite both Charles and Erik's confrontation differences in the end I know that they care for each other.

[@sarin.19]

👍

[@luiscorpus7503]

In X-men the last stand magneto actually gets mad at pyro when he says he could’ve killed Charles if Erik had let him and magneto tells him “Charles Xavier did more for mutant kind than you know, my single regret is that he had to die for our dream to come true”

[@dartharaneus67]

They've always been good friends. The only issue between them has never been anything other than their radicaly different view on solving the problem of Humankind vs Mutankind. They have both devoted their lives to helping other mutants and they recognize this mutual common purpose in each other. I have never understood the concept of "Frenemies" better than when I watch these two together.

[@J0hnS1111]

The name of the cafe is "Old Friends"

[@ban66a1]

It because they have no personal issue, it's just the different perspective about how they see their relationship as mutant with human.

[@Animeandboba61]

I love the subtle nods to Charles’s powers. Like the face he made when he sensed Eric before turning around.

[@pipandkip]

I laughed out loud at his "For @#$# sake!" expression. 🤣

[@Hung_Nguyen_90]

I wonder what was he sensed? Reading people around's thought like: "Oh what a beautiful day! - Should I buy a new laptop? - When I grow up I want to be a model! - Must resist killing all the human"

[@GonzaloAhumadaCastro-jr5sj]

​@@Hung_Nguyen_90either that or something like "charlieee" or "chess game please chess game please chess game please'

[@sweetcloud120]

​@@GonzaloAhumadaCastro-jr5sj LMAOOO "charles charles i see your shiny bald head let's play our chess charles charles charles charles"

[@rocelderamos3013]

He made the"Not this f*ckin' guy, again. Can I please just have my coffee?" face.

[@Stella-vj6sx]

I love how this ties in with the dialogue from the second movie: C: "It's been a while since I... played." E: "I'll go easy on you." And now we have: E: "I'll go easy on you." C: "No you won't."

[@sarin.19]

👍

[@sueladd2382]

Opening To X-Men: First Class 2011 DVD

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Opening To X-Men: Days of Future Past 2014 DVD

[@sueladd2382]

Opening To X-Men: Apocalypse 2016 DVD

[@sueladd2382]

Opening To X-Men: Dark Phoemix 2019 DVD

[@rob_patrick1]

I think what's great about their relationship is, Charles can always win at chess against Erik and anyone in the world really and yet they both respect each other to just rely on their own intellect to play the game

[@carloz1536]

Yeah I was not a fan of dark phoenix or apocalypse, but Charles and Erik moments were never horrible, even their horrible moments hahaha

[@joe9739]

The non-abuse of telepathy/telekinesis is the heart of the Proffesor X character. That, and hope.

[@kieran7675]

I was going to comment something similar, Erik knows that if Charles wants to he can just read his mind, but the two respect each other so much that Erik also knows Charles would never do it They're 2 sides of the same coin, both wanting the exact same thing, and I think both know the other is right, but Charles is too hopeful to give in to those thoughts, and Erik is too battle scarred to ever drop his guard

[@porpus99]

The two pulled off Magneto and Xavier's relationship so well. Even when enemies, even when hurting each other, they still respected each other.

[@johnwick04212]

You've got to admit that Erik cares about Charles more than anyone. He knew that Charles just lost his sister and his most dear student, basically his daughter. (He kinda raiser her since childhood). And when he needed him, he came. Not like Magneto, but like the Erik Lehnsherr, he first met in First Class. The chemistry is just ❤

[@ZachCawthon-wz1zw]

Couldn't have said it better,

[@Lolwutdesu9000]

Charles is a he, not a she.

[@snchez2106]

His daughter* though.

[@edenwead3503]

I am so sad that we won’t ever see them together again…

[@Royal_Zero]

wait WHAT ???? WHY ???????

[@nah_.]

@@Royal_Zero bc it's over?? The MCU might pick it up but it probably won't be that good. Well neither were the last 2 movies but they had their moments

[@ElectrikZombie]

We can probably see them again, not necessarily in another x-men movie

[@slayerhuh404]

if MCU brings back the x men I imagine they'll bring back these 2 actors. After all we got to know the characters cinematically when they were in their 60s so age isn't an issue.

[@Charvo75]

The MCU could easily bring these actors back to reprise their roles. No more young xmen. They would need to play middle aged.

[@requiemstudios2090]

This is the only favorite scene I liked in dark Phoenix because of how amazing Erik is as a great friend to Charles I was truly happy seeing them play chess together again

[@ben1ben2ben1]

He obviously is not a great friend lol

[@ZELLKRATOR]

a beautiful scene, the relationship between these two is so important, reminds me on the dark night rises ending. its just wonderful!

[@sarin.19]

Yeah me too, Bob

[@ZELLKRATOR]

@@sarin.19 Bob 🤣🤣

[@sarin.19]

Every said logan in dialog movie😅

[@Jwingmann]

Honestly i never thought that a recast could match or even exceed the originals.... But these two Masterclass actors did that

[@indahf.freztiyana824]

"Charles Xavier had done so much for mutant more than you will ever know, my single greatest regret is that he had to die for our dream to live..." - Magneto

[@p.p3152]

One of my favourite lines from magneto, no matter what Charles will always be his brother

[@HoustonSoto]

I think there’s something wonderfully poetic that the final X-Men film ends with a chess game between Charles and Erik just as the first film did. Only this time it’s just two friends enjoying each others company as opposed to two friends turned enemies declaring war. Full circle.

[@brianpumper2158]

It is the final X-Men film? Because Marvel is currently filming another one right now.

[@gagefarmer9615]

Professor X and Magneto have been playing chess for over 40 years

[@alexlegoboy3513]

Most of the films may not be that good but you can't deny the acting is just amazing james mcavoy and Michael fassbender really did an amazing job at playing professer x and magneto the same goes to Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen they all did so well in really bringing the characters to life and really making you see who they are. There's isn't much of that in the mcu.

[@AnzuBrief]

First Class was a very good film in my opinion. They screwed up after that but these 2's acting continue being top of the line...

[@aaronberke9331]

@@AnzuBrief Days of Future Past was great too, maybe even better than First Class. They're both top notch movies. The last two X-Men films were definitely weaker, but all the Magneto and Xavier scenes continued to be fantastic. Not just cuz of the acting, but the dialogue as well. Their characters were just so well realized, especially with Fassbender and McAvoy playing them. They elevated literally every single scene they were in.

[@AnzuBrief]

@@aaronberke9331 I liked DOFP but the cast was too big so the movie lacked depth in my opinion, at least compared to FC where they can really dug deep into the psychology of the characters

[@mirkecWii]

1. Days of future past 2. First class 3. Apocalypse 4. 5. 6. This shit

[@bas6628]

X men 1&2, first class, day's of future past and Logan were good...the rest Google bin them

[@5trider29]

The watch Xavier wears is a Rolex Milgauss, and it's advertised as “designed to meet the demands of the scientific community working around electromagnetic fields”. I guess Charles didn't want to keep buying watches breaking down around Erik.

[@ghostface0927]

I like how Eric took the pawns out of his jacket and didn’t look at them. Because he himself didn’t know where the white one was meant that Charles couldn’t read his mind to pick the white one on purpose

[@akyah4131]

A headcanon that I have is that both pieces were white ones as it never shows what was in the other hand, so Erik could have been offering two white pieces because he sees the white as the more pure good symbolism and believes that it suits Charles more than him.

[@omartelo6994]

@@akyah4131 whites just get to go first

[@KajianTemp]

"ACTING!" -Sir Patrick Stewart

[@Hung_Nguyen_90]

@@omartelo6994 That sound racist 🤣

[@machdude3366]

@@akyah4131He would have had to have that thought first which would have been picked up by Charles and he would never willingly look down on Charles in a game. If they play, it's because he respects him enough to be fine with his choice.

[@benfulfer3260]

Little do they know they’re gonna age a lot in the next decade

[@afonsodeportugal]

That's because being a part of the M She U ages people a lot! 😅

[@masterbateman2686]

Real they look like this and just 8 years later theyre ian mckellen and patrick stewart

[@shepardlovespi1446]

​@@afonsodeportugalwoosh

[@afonsodeportugal]

@@shepardlovespi1446 You clearly don't know what woosh means.

[@CedricBassman]

@@afonsodeportugal no u

[@GorillaGround]

No matter how good or bad you think these movies are, these two when they're on the screen together, it pure magic.

[@christianalexander579]

Some of the x-men movies are good not all of them are bad

[@chrishestand1]

This is one of those things people subconsciously know but couldn’t tell you. One of the main reasons the x-men was so unique. Charles and Erik. Arch nemesis, bitter enemies, and simultaneously best friends. Not many other stories that were able to effectively pull off such a relationship for their characters.

[@alvaroa3865]

💡Interesting fact: At 0:50 you can see that Charles is wearing the Rolex Milgauss ⌚. It is not a popular Rolex but I think it is a great choice from the producers and it shows their attention to detail. This watch is known as the "Rolex for Engineers" given that it has an anti-magnetic core, allowing it to protect the watch's mechanism and small parts from magnetic fields of 1000 Gauss (0.1Tesla). I like to think that Charles wears it to protect his watch from Erik's magnetic field manipulations when close to him.😀

[@chanchaniceman]

Even though erik and Charles have very contrasting views but the respect and care they had for each other is always there. This scene very much symbolizing how deep their friendship still is and how their old differences have died down.

[@thecanadianbastard9019]

It may have been said but one thing that I love is that the thought of playing a game of chess against a person that can read your mind would have to have so much trust ion that person to do the right thing and not be lead to temptation. Erics trust that Charles will do what he believes to be morally right would be the only thing that would stop him in a simple game let alone the fate of people.

[@gorrow1990]

Fassbender and McAvoy were amongst the few redeeming elements of this movie (along with Zimmer's score).

[@CDNslicker09]

The way Charles senses Erik's presence before seeing him. Awesome 👌🏼

[@adelaisa]

no matter what happens to these two in mcu remember we will always have paris

[@erivanemagix96]

The scene of the so-called "divorce on the beach" is only surpassed by this moment that we can call "the proposal in Paris" if that does not make them soul mates I don't know what will.

[@Mexaze_]

Now they just gave Erik a happy ending. In X-men Last Stand, even though the world is safe with human can coexist with mutants, Erik lost everything even his best friend and he played the chess by himself. In the Dark Phoenix, they gave Erik a happy ending that the world was safe and sound, he could met his friend Charles and play the chess like they always do...

[@KingShibe]

They did change the future after all

[@kjdee140]

James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender carried the prequel movies.

[@mufasa2783]

The Greatest adversaries can be Best Friends

[@sarin.19]

😍😍

[@damienroy5846]

The name of the café "les vieux copains" translates to "the old buddies".

[@rubbersoul4960]

Professor and Magneto: Two best friends just on the opposite sides.

[@samuelfinkelstein8099]

These 2 are just fantastic together! Fassbander is wow

[@brewmaster2912]

While I do not like this movie at all, I still like this ending for Charles and Erik

[@steveking9514]

Beneath it all, Eric is such a kind and loving person.

[@TheRealPolaroid]

Facts

[@tatianalyulkin410]

He is? 🤣

[@tonyj9743]

Pretty sure at this point, he has a personal kill count greater than any being to ever exist! Kinda amazed he is just allowed to walk the streets.

[@LordMalice6d9]

​@@tonyj9743He probably killed millions of people in X-men Apocalypse alone!

[@sweetcloud120]

...to charles.

[@Ghonzhalez]

Why is nobody talking that in the last minute part Jean Grey appeared as Phoenix Force flying? It was indeed beautiful

[@vovozaum_game4063]

yes she becomes the solar power she absorbed in space/ the phoenix

[@KajianTemp]

Because we were busy watching the BROMANCE between Michael Fassbender and James McAvoy.

[@sebastianmaregatti]

we know from the ending of DOFP that Jean eventually somehow returns

[@christophervarga3947]

​@@sebastianmaregatti That is a different timeline to this one.

[@sebastianmaregatti]

@@christophervarga3947 that is the same timeline. Dark Phoenix is in the new timeline that’s the whole point

[@JP-pp2tn]

i hope when i'm old and retired, i can live in a retirement home go downstairs and just play chess every day with a friend i made and not care if i win or lose

[@hyuuga128palms]

I wished Charles shedded tears in this scene... To know his friend really cared about him, despite "WHY" he's in the wheelchair to begin with...

[@mecanzie2741]

Say what you will about Dark Phoenix, I thought this scene was pretty darn good at tying up the story between McAvoy and Fassbender’s portrayals of these characters. They started as friends, fought over the years, disagreed at times, but eventually found a way to respect each others choices. I honestly do think the conclusion for this version of the characters was handled just about as well as it could have been.

[@aaronberke9331]

This was really beautifully done. Xavier and Magneto were always friends deep down, and I love how this scene finally acknowledges that bond on the surface without any animosity. It's sort of an oddly placed scene in context of the film's plot, but I get the sense that they might have filmed this scene months after principal photography ended. I think once it was announced that the X-men films would not be continuing at fox, they went back and filmed this scene in order to give the series some closure, and bring it back to the two characters who started it all. And they accomplished that goal beautifully.

[@dylanpyle6500]

and that's why Erik will never get his dream because he is thinking like a human rather than thinking like apocalypse

[@jorgeldejesus8465]

Erik & Charles, the heart & soul of the Xmen franchise indeed, Erik comes from so much suffering, Deeply Charles know that, despite their different points of view, they have a deep connection of friendship.

[@AirforceVeteran4peace]

Let's Be Real Erik and Charles are Brothers no matter what, sure they may have different points of Views on Humanity, but in the End they both try and do what's right

[@staticmonkey8436]

My biggest problem with this movie is that it’s set 30 years after X-men first class and they barely aged. Also, I know James was shooting Glass at the same time so he had to get buff but it was weird seeing a buff Xavier…..

[@BaconNuke]

What I always find interesting about Charles and Eriks dynamic unlike other big media "rivals" or "enemies" is neither wants to end the other, like in Transformers Optimus Prime and Megatron eventually know their war can't really end without one dying by the other's hand.. but X-men.. neither wants the other dead, Charles wants to truly have his friend back (and redeemed I think) while Erik doesn't truly harbor ill will against his friend, but doesn't think they are equal to humanity and thus they butt heads

[@dylanpyle6500]

Erik not doing what necessary it is why he will never use the full extend of his powers

[@unowen7591]

One of the greatest frenemies ever

[@AnzuBrief]

I shipped this couple since First Class. I'm so happy they got their happy ending at last!

[@tatianalyulkin410]

Even without " something sexual " they're definitely soulmates.

[@BrianGallas]

I like how Prof. X in this scene is wearing Rolex Milgauss. Anti-magnetic... 🤣🤣🤣

[@robertcook5049]

James still has some of that "beast" muscle from glass

[@wichuu]

Man I want more Xmen movies :d I actually love this film, love the music, love the actors.. it can't be the end 😢😢

[@aaronberke9331]

This was really beautifully done. Xavier and Magneto were always friends deep down, and I love how this scene finally acknowledges that bond on the surface without any animosity. It's sort of an oddly placed scene in context of the film's plot, but I get the sense that they might have filmed this scene months after principal photography ended. I think once it was announced that the X-men films would not be continuing at fox, they went back and filmed this scene in order to give the series some closure, and bring it back to the two characters who started it all. While the scene may not have much to do with the rest of the film, the filmmakers nevertheless accomplished their goal beautifully by giving these wonderful characters and their awesome actors a proper epilogue.

[@KajianTemp]

This just proves that the Charles + Erik bromance as portrayed by James and Michael are just unbeatable no matter what.

[@NobleDeen]

This scene is a nod to the ending of the first X-men scene. Where Charles and Mags end the movie playing chess in Magneto's cell.

[@Gamerafighter76]

It’s nice to see these two going from having their differences of ideals and opinions about what’s best for mutants to just having a nice, friendly conversation over a game of chess; it really shows they care about each other even if their ideologies clash.

[@AcuraAddicted]

Did you notice how hilariously big Charles's head looks here? That's because he has prosthetics on top of his hair this time.

[@shoblizz21]

My favorite scene and warms my heart ❤I hope we see them in Secret Wars again one final time

[@bloodline2713]

God I love magneto I mean he is my favorite mutant not only because of his powers but also because of his deep great personality

[@jkrfan7]

say what you will about the movie, you can't deny this scene is great

[@randehmarshgames4608]

I only just sat down and watched all the X Men movies for the first time. I gotta say the dynamic Charles and Eric have is probably my favorite I have seen in a superhero movie. Two sides of the same coin, two people who have absolutely no reason to be friends despite everything they’ve been through and yet, they have such a large amount of respect for each other

[@cheshirekat528]

I have been a superhero fan for as long as I can remember, and an X-Men/Marvel fan since I was 11 and first saw the animated series back in 1992. In all my years as a fan, Charles & Erik are still my favorite duo. It’s such a classic story told in the most fantastical, yet relevant and relatable way. Bravo and thank you to all 4 actors that brought this pair to life on the big screen for the last 20+ years!

[@TONYZANDERZ]

I need Micheal Fassbender to come back 😭😭😭😭😭

[@folkengames]

If the world would have just calmed down, these two would have been best friends for life.

[@palletlover8519]

The only good scene to come from this movie I love that these versions of the characters got their happy ending

[@LordMalice6d9]

The rest of the movie was terrible and boring. These two actors practically carried the franchise.

[@ProfessorKenneth]

Great movie...I just wish the details were better. Like Erik should have had white hair by this time. I wish Scott was in charge and not Raven, Hank when he's in beast form should look bigger with muscle like he did in days of future past. Beast looked awesome in that film. I can go on about details, but , other than that, I love the X-Men and and this was a great film. I know it's not like the book by Byrne and Claremont but it is what it is. I like to imagine that Erik and Charles start a new X-Men team in France 👍🏻🤷🏻‍♂️😃

[@rodrigolpz.7107]

bromance level 100000% love it

[@JarvisBaileyVA]

History: They were really good friends

[@terrillgoodwinejr537]

Canceled sequels and involvement of Marvel Studios In May 2016, Kinberg said that Dark Phoenix would be the first in a new trilogy focusing on the younger versions of the original X-Men characters who had been introduced in Apocalypse. It was initially planned as a two-film story, with the parts to be filmed back-to-back. However, in late pre-production the studio decided to only produce one film with the prequel cast, as new management did not want any more X-Men movies set in the past due to the reception of X-Men: Apocalypse, resulting in rewrites such as replacing the Hellfire Club with alien antagonist. For a while, it was still possible for the Phoenix story to continue in a potential sequel, with an eventual crossover with the New Mutants series based on the "Inferno" storyline, but those plans were ultimately cancelled after the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney caused the film rights to revert to Marvel Studios. This resulted in footage being cut from both the Dark Phoenix and The New Mutants films that had been intended to be expanded upon in sequels. Chris Claremont confirmed the two-film plan and revealed that this film centers on Jean as Phoenix and the second was going to feature Dark Phoenix. According to Claremont, the film's purpose is to make the audience fall in love with Jean, while the purpose of the second was to break their hearts. According to visual effects supervisor Greg Butler, the story was originally meant to be more cosmic, but that aspect of the Phoenix was meant for the second part of the two-film story. In June 2017, it was rumored that the Shi'ar alien race would be featured in the film, and Angelina Jolie was being looked at for a role, though she was not expected to accept the part. Jessica Chastain was also potentially being considered for the same character. Chastain herself had admitted her character kept changing, adding that she did not even know that her character was named Vuk until she saw the movie. Chris Claremont remarked, “My problem with both iterations of Dark Phoenix onscreen, the original by Brett Ratner and the newer version by Simon Kinberg, is, I don't think you can do it effectively in 90 minutes. You can tell a good story in that timeframe, which I think Simon did, but it's not the evocation of the story that Dave and John and Paul and I created, it doesn't have the impact of knowing the characters and their dynamics and building to it conclusively in this narrative way... The challenge is, in terms of a canon like X-Men, it's more like Harry Potter and Hogwarts, or Game of Thrones. It needs time and space to evolve and to bring the reader or viewer in and give them a result that's worth the investment of that time." Simon Kinberg stated that, if he had four hours to tell the story, he would have included the Hellfire Club and Lilandra. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige was reported to have approached several members of the original X-Men cast in 2019, which was later confirmed by Patrick Stewart who was asked to reprise his role and did so in 2022's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The writer of the film Michael Waldron stated that this was an alternate version of the character but confirmed that the X-Men series was canon to the MCU multiverse. In 2020, Feige announced at the San Diego Comic-Con that an untitled mutant-centered project was in the works at Marvel Studios. Deadpool 3 will be the next film in the X-Men series.

[@aaronpatterson2369]

.....nerd

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@@aaronpatterson2369 Canceled projects Main article: List of unproduced 20th Century Fox projects based on Marvel Comics See also: List of unproduced X-Men film series projects In March 2019, The Walt Disney Company acquired the film and television rights for the X-Men after the acquisition deal of 21st Century Fox was completed. The films in development under 20th Century Fox were placed "on hold" and eventually canceled by Disney. Any future X-Men projects will be produced by Marvel Studios, and the characters will be integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Future films based on the X-Men franchise planned by Fox before the acquisition included: X4 and X5: In 2009, Lauren Shuler Donner pitched Bryan Singer on doing a sequel of the X-Men original trilogy. In March 2011, Shuler Donner revealed that sequels to X-Men: The Last Stand were in "active development at Fox," saying, "we took the treatment to Fox and they love it ... and X4 leads into X5". Untitled Fox-Marvel crossover film: In 2010, Zack Stentz and Ashley Edward Miller were to co-write an ensemble film featuring every Marvel Comics property whose film rights were owned by 20th Century Fox: The X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Daredevil and Deadpool. The plot revolved around a superhero registration act, pitting various characters on opposite sides of the conflict similar to the Civil War story arc. Paul Greengrass had been approached to serve as director, though scheduling conflicts placed the project indefinitely on hold. Warren Ellis worked separately on another draft of the script. Greengrass later stated that he was never contractually signed on to work on the project and that "in the end, nothing happened". X-Force: In July 2013, Jeff Wadlow was hired to write and direct a film adaptation of the X-Men spin-off comic-book series X-Force. Mark Millar, the creative consultant for 20th Century Fox's Marvel Comics based films at the time, stated that the film would feature five characters as protagonists. After the release of Deadpool, Ryan Reynolds stated that Deadpool would appear in the film. By May 2016, Simon Kinberg was in the process of rewriting the script. In February 2017, Joe Carnahan had signed on as director, as well as a co-writer with Reynolds. By September of the same year, Drew Goddard was attached to write and direct. Rhett Reese said the film could be described as an R-rated take on the X-Men. Kinberg, Reynolds and Donner were later slated to serve as producers for the film. In September 2018, Kinberg said that Goddard would begin work on the script after the release of Bad Times at the El Royale. Gambit: In October 2014, Josh Zetumer was hired to write the screenplay for a film about the character Gambit, based on the treatment by comic-book writer Chris Claremont. In June 2015, Rupert Wyatt was then hired to direct but left in September due to schedule conflicts. In November, Doug Liman was in final negotiations to direct the film. Liman left the film in August 2016, to direct Justice League Dark. By October, Gore Verbinski had signed on as director, while Zetumer continued to work on the script. In January 2018, Verbinski departed the film due to scheduling issues. Kinberg stated that the film was intended to be the start of multiple installments focusing on Gambit, and that the final script had been completed by May 2018. By January 2019, Tatum was in early negotiations to direct the film. Tatum later revealed that he was hired to co-direct with Reid Carolin. By March, Kinberg was revealed to be co-screenwriter. The film was set to star Channing Tatum in the lead role with Donner, Kinberg, Tatum and Carolin attached as producers. In May 2019, the film was removed from 20th Century Fox's official release schedule. Tatum later revealed that the movie was delayed at various times, because the studio was pushing for an established filmmaker, and did not seem to have faith in he and Carolin's direction. Gambit had been a few months away from principal photography before it was cancelled by The Walt Disney Company. The co-directors later described the plot as "Goodfellas in New Orleans", similar in style to Deadpool, with elements of a romantic comedy. Untitled The New Mutants sequels: In December 2016, Boone stated that he had pitched the New Mutants-centered trilogy of films to 20th Century Fox with intentions for each film to build upon the last, as well as the X-Men film franchise as whole. In October 2017, he confirmed that the sequels had been greenlit by the studio. The first sequel was intended to introduce new characters joining the team, while each installment was planned to explore a different style within the horror genre. The sequel would have included the team traveling to Brazil to defeat the Hellfire Club, including Sunspot's villainous father Emmanuel da Costa; Antonio Banderas was cast in the role. The sub-genre was intended to be an alien horror film introducing Warlock and Xi'an Coy Manh / Karma to the team, with the plot involving an invasion story device. Sacha Baron Cohen had entered early negotiations to portray Warlock. A third film would've culminated the planned trilogy centered around the New Mutants characters. The story of the third entry was revealed to be an adaptation of the "Inferno" comic book story-arc, centering around Illyana Rasputin / Magik and her alternate reality persona as Darkchilde, in a supernatural-satanic horror film. The plot was intended to have involved a crossover element with the mainline X-Men movies. Alpha Flight and Exiles: In February 2017, Kinberg stated that Alpha Flight and the Exiles were characters being developed by the studio, for film adaptation. Laura: In February 2017, James Mangold stated that with the introduction of Laura Kinney / X-23 in Logan, there was a possibility that the character would appear in future films. Later that month, Kinberg said that a film centered around the character was in development. By October of the same year, Mangold and Craig Kyle had signed onto the project, now titled Laura, as co-screenwriters. Multiple Man: In November 2017, a film centering around Jamie Madrox / Multiple Man was in development with James Franco starring in the lead role. Allan Heinberg was attached as screenwriter, with Kinberg and Franco as producers. Kitty Pryde: In January 2018, Tim Miller was announced to be directing a film centered around Kitty Pryde. In February 2018, Brian Michael Bendis was hired to write the script. Fox's Deadpool 3: In November 2016, plans began for a third Deadpool film. Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick stated the film would enter production after X-Force was completed, with Ryan Reynolds and Morena Baccarin scheduled to reprise their roles. Production was planned to take place in Atlanta, Georgia. Reynolds later revealed that the original plan for the plot, under 20th Century Fox's development, was written as a road trip film with Wade Wilson / Deadpool and James "Logan" Howlett / Wolverine. In his announcement, the actor implied that Jackman would have returned for the project. After the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by Disney was announced in December 2017 and completed in March 2019, Disney CEO Bob Iger said that Deadpool would be integrated with the MCU under Disney, with Reynolds expected to reprise his role. In December 2019, Reynolds confirmed that a third Deadpool film was in development, though it would be produced by Marvel Studios.

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@@aaronpatterson2369 It received generally negative reviews for its screenplay, pacing, and character development, while the score, effects, final action sequence and several performances received some praise. Overall, Dark Phoenix was seen as inferior to its predecessors and a disappointing conclusion to the X-Men prequels.

[@cunningsmile4166]

Remember the Original Film? Xavier said he was looking for hope in his old friend. Now Magneto is filled with hope in this New Timeline, bringing it to THIS Xavier who had lost his.

[@MrJedabak]

Interesting how this wasn’t shot as the finale for the series, but this scene really feels like an ending. I wonder if we’ll ever see these actors playing these characters again.

[@kevinouellette5316]

Some kid holding the most powerful force in the universe.... I wonder why this movie bombed

[@eddychong9477]

It's the 90s and they hadn't aged...

[@Boygonebad]

When you score twice casting Professor X and Magneto

[@M.H_786_]

Narnia and Harry Potter like ambiance towards the end

[@Nurabanana-nana]

Little fact : The cafe they're sitting at is called "Le café des vieux copains" which translates to the old friends' cafe

[@mactahvince-lm8sn]

Those two will always be my Magneto and Prof X. Best casting

[@halfbee7886]

If MCU would ever bring these characters and actors back to the big screen, they need to be just friends on the same side. No more frenemies or whatever, just pure friendship.

[@sifilore9462]

Erik and Charles maybe on opposite sides but respecting and caring for one another makes them like Yin and Yang in the symbolic dance when it spins. As for the movie, I may like it but wish it was better so there would've been another in where Jean is alive in her White Phoenix form in 2nd half, with more mutants appearing after Logan film. And Alkali-Transigen has been publicly exposed and shutdown.

[@katiedonahue734]

I love their relationship!

[@davidsmith7962]

These two definitely did a great job with their characters.

[@joe9739]

A credit to their predecessors💯

[@victorsahni2071]

In the ending of the X-Men Dark Phoenix movie when Charles Xavier and Magneto met with each other at some random restaurant playing chess. These guys are just Straight friends.

[@MaskedRider_FAIZ]

I wonder if they'll still be around to keep playing these roles in the future at old age, It would be amazing if they did.

[@WesYes]

I wish we could see the continuation of this story :(

[@jackmitchelles2646]

I’m sorry are we all just going to overlook the fact that at this point in the timeline both of these men would be in their late 50s

[@shariqueahmad2587]

It's a amazing emotional scene..

[@khmerpaliololonghai5162]

So no one is gonna talk about the phoenix at the sky?

[@pedrodelcarpio1248]

Jean rebirth!

[@manh-haimuller6027]

Why is this scene so good?😁

[@esrblgn]

its actually crazy that fassbander and mcavoy had such a compelling chemistry that none of the movies after the first dared to turn them against eachother. every movie after the first one ends with magneto and charles side by side, often with a touching scene.

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I like the part where Charles looks to see what game Eric is referring to

[@lidge1994]

Anyone else find buff, crossed arms Charles Xavier both odd and completely badass?

[@mcfragger2605]

Its his leftover training for the role "the Beast" from Glass i believe

[@Altherot]

@@mcfragger2605 Indeed it is. But it also makes sense since he has to push himself around in a wheelchair.. it's like doing pushups every day.

[@AltorinoTotorino]

Cool detail: the name of the cafe they're sitting, "Cafe les vieux copains", means "The old friends's cafe" in french

[@JurassicNath18]

First, the part where Charles speak french surprised me a lot. Second, the end with Jean flying, kind of made me sad of her ending.

[@jackytran7818]

Magneto/Erik: "how's your retirement, Charles?" "I'm seeing your old friend." "Fancy a game?" "A long time ago...you saved my life. Then you offered me a home. I'd like to do the same for you." "Just one game. For old times sake." "I'll go easy on you." *chuckle* Professor Charles Xavier: "what are you doing here, Erik?" "No, not today. Thank you." "No, you won't." *chuckle*

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you, not your.

[@cdwwg]

People sure missed the point of the characters. Both had the same motive which was the preservation of mutants. Charles had the higher ambition of protecting all life while Erik had the deeper rooted ambition of saving mutants at all costs. Erik's ambition stemmed from harsh trauma at the hands of cruel, ordinary people while Charles' ambition stemmed from the bonds formed through his trauma and his ability to understand the trauma of others. Both had no ill will towards one another because there was no reason to have ill will towards each other. They were genuine friends wrapped up in a higher purpose that forced their hands apart. It's a really interesting dynamic and it's sad that it was portrayed as more of a sideline plot.

[@russelljackson8153]

Such a good pair of actors.

[@JordanMakent]

I love cherik ❤

[@seraphim9429]

They truly have a bond like that of brothers. They sometimes argue, battle and have differences. But at the end they care and respect one another. Erik was right: they’re both brothers.

[@radoslavl921]

I can't get over the fact that Charles looks so much like Dennis from Split/Glass in this scene in particular. The only thing missing are the iconic glasses that Dennis wears.

[@ivanraimi5524]

These two secretly love each other

[@cheshirekat528]

It’s not a secret 😜

[@creategreatness8823]

Jean is dead but the phoenix energy lives on.

[@negativezero3107]

She actually is alive, cannot be killed because of the Phoenix force.

[@creategreatness8823]

@@negativezero3107 Well this timeline will never be continued, she vaporized. Phoenix energy continues but Jean is gone.

[@vfxcreations4199]

At the end of the movie Jean said she didn’t die and that wasn’t the end of her. Instead she evolved beyond this world. She said that so I don’t think she died

[@downtoearth6252]

For us who grew up on the original movies, to finish it like the first movie with them playing chess, it feels like full circle.