X-Men Apocalypse Synopsis Released

10/08/2015 01:30 pm EDT

A new synopsis has been released for the upcoming X-Men ensemble film: X-Men: Apocalypse.

Following the critically acclaimed global smash hit X-Men: Days of Future Past, director Bryan Singer returns with X-MEN: APOCALYPSE, opening in theaters everywhere May 27, 2016. Since the dawn of civilization, he was worshipped as a god. Apocalypse, the first and most powerful mutant from Marvel's X-Men universe, amassed the powers of many other mutants, becoming immortal and invincible. Upon awakening after thousands of years, he is disillusioned with the world as he finds it and recruits a team of powerful mutants, including a disheartened Magneto (Michael Fassbender), to cleanse mankind and create a new world order, over which he will reign. As the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance, Raven (Jennifer Lawrence) with the help of Professor X (James McAvoy) must lead a team of young X-Men to stop their greatest nemesis and save mankind from complete destruction.

X-Men: Apocalypse stars Oscaar Isaac as the titular villain and adds new cast members to the franchise, such as Sophie Turner and Olivia Munn, while returning franchise stars Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, and James McAvoy.

X-Men: Apocalypse hits theaters May 27, 2016.

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