20 Years of X-Men!

20 years ago, #OTD, July 14, 2000 - X-Men, directed by Bryan Singer, written by David Hayter and starring Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, James Marsden, Rebecca A. Romijn, Bruce Davison, Ray Park, Tyler Mane, Shawn Ashmore & Anna Paquin, is released in U.S. theaters by 20th Century Studios. Based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name created by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby, the film was a box office success, grossing over $296.3 million worldwide, and received positive reviews from critics, citing its performances, story, and thematic depth. The film's success led to a series of sequels, prequels, and spin-offs, with the overall success of the series spawning a reemergence of superhero films, a genre that would remain highly popular for the next two decades. #XMen20