Dark Phoenix (film)

Dark Phoenix is a 2019 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics Dark Phoenix saga and the X-Men characters.

Dark Phoenix is a 2019 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics X-Men characters and the Dark Phoenix saga. The film follows Jean Grey as a cosmic force amplifies her powers, putting her at odds with the X-Men and other forces. It is the twelfth film in the X-Men film series and was written and directed by Simon Kinberg.

Plot

The story follows Jean Grey after a mission in space exposes her to a powerful cosmic force that magnifies her abilities and emotional instability. As Jean struggles with the consequences, the X-Men are forced to choose between protecting her and protecting the world.

Production

Dark Phoenix was written and directed by Simon Kinberg, marking his directorial debut. It adapts material from the X-Men comics, especially the Dark Phoenix saga associated with Jean Grey.

Release and reception

The film was released in 2019 as part of the long-running X-Men film franchise. It was promoted as a major entry in the series and was described by some coverage as a concluding chapter for the Fox X-Men films.

Comic book source material

The movie draws on the Dark Phoenix storyline from Marvel Comics, in which Jean Grey is transformed by the Phoenix Force and becomes a threat to those around her. The film presents a newer adaptation of that material rather than a direct retelling.