X-Men: Apocalypse is the ninth installment of the X-Men film franchise directed by Bryan Singer and stars James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender and Jennifer Lawrence. (Photo : Facebook/X-Men Movies)
New details and spoilers for "X-Men: Supernova" will feature the film's possible production schedule, a new director and the "Dark Phoenix" storyline confirmed.
Several rumors are making rounds regarding "X-Men: Supernova" as the film's production date is said to be on June this year, Collider reported. While no director, screenwriters and firm cast have been properly announced there is a speculated plot for "X-Men: Supernova" that will center on the team's telepathic heroine Jean Grey (Sophie Turner).
The plot of the next "X-Men" sequel will the mutant team facing their greatest challenge yet as one of their own teammates Jean Grey will gain a power that is beyoned her comprehension, and has completely corrupted by it.
Now the X-Men must choose between saving the world that fears and hates them at the coast of one of their own.
With that in mind, "X-Men: Supernova" will be tackling the "Dark Phoenix Saga" as Jean's Phoenix Force powers first emerge during the X-Men's battle with En Sabah Nur/Apocalypese (Oscar Isaac) during the events of "X-Men: Apocalypse".
The Phoenix first appeared in "X-Men: The Last Stand" film and Jean Grey was played by Famke Janssen back then. The Phoenix in the film was killed by Logan/Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) as a last attempt to save Jean from herself and her darkside.
“The Dark Phoenix Saga” followed Jean Grey’s possession and eventual corruption by the cosmic entity called the Phoenix Force. The storyline took the X-Men into space and pitted them against the Imperial Guard of the Shi’ar Empire in trial by combat for Jean’s life. “The Dark Phoenix Saga” ended tragically with Grey sacrificing herself to make sure that the Dark Phoenix did not possess her again.
It is also speculated that "X-Men" film screenwriter Simon Kinberg is in talks in directing "X-Men: Supernova" , while Turner has confirmed to return to the sequel, ComingSoon reported.
Fox will be launching their final Wolverine spin-off, "Logan" on March, while there plans for "Deadpool 2" and "X-Force" films are in the works soon.
"X-Men: Supernova" has no release date yet.
