"X-Men: Apocalypse" is a 2016 superhero film directed by Bryan Singer and is the ninth installment in the "X-Men" film series. It serves as a sequel to "X-Men: Days of Future Past" (2014).
The film is set in the 1980s and introduces the ancient mutant Apocalypse (played by Oscar Isaac), who awakens after thousands of years and seeks to cleanse the world and create a new order. To accomplish his goals, Apocalypse recruits four powerful mutants, including Magneto (played by Michael Fassbender), to serve as his Four Horsemen.
Meanwhile, Professor Charles Xavier (played by James McAvoy) and his team of young mutants, including Cyclops (played by Tye Sheridan), Jean Grey (played by Sophie Turner), and Nightcrawler (played by Kodi Smit-McPhee), must band together to stop Apocalypse and his followers from unleashing destruction upon the world.
"X-Men: Apocalypse" received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its visual effects and performances, particularly from the younger cast members, but criticism for its overstuffed plot and lack of innovation compared to previous installments. Despite mixed reviews, the film was a commercial success, grossing over $543 million worldwide.