X-Men franchise sees resurgence through film reboots and comic lore

The X-Men franchise continues to see a resurgence in popularity following Disney’s 2019 acquisition of 20th Century Fox, which returned the film rights to Marvel. This shift has led to increased integration within the Marvel Cinematic Universe and various media projects like X-Men ’97.

Throughout its history, the X-Men saga has been defined by complex narratives, including significant romantic dramas and recurring themes of disaster. Key storylines such as the ‘Mutant Massacre’ and the depowering of mutants in ‘House of M’ have shaped the lore of the mutant race.

In cinema, the 2011 film ‘X-Men: First Class’ is credited with revitalizing the film franchise after a period of critical decline. The prequel approach, focusing on the origins of Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr, helped stabilize the series and paved the way for subsequent installments.