This was originally intended to be the finale of the trilogy. While later films like Days of Future Past changed the timeline, this remains the "end point" for the original 2000s continuity.

Professor X (Charles Xavier) and Magneto (Erik Lehnsherr) reach the climax of their ideological war.

There is a post-credits scene that is crucial for understanding the fate of a major character. 5. Why It’s Controversial

Making his debut, played by Kelsey Grammer. He is a diplomat and the Secretary of Mutant Affairs.

Whether you’re revisiting the original trilogy or watching for the first time, X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) is a massive, albeit controversial, chapter in the mutant saga. It attempts to juggle two of the biggest comic storylines: and The Mutant Cure . Here is your essential guide to navigating the film. 1. The Core Conflict: Two Major Plotlines

The son of the man who funded the "cure," symbolizing the struggle of mutants trying to please their human parents.