Bryan singer directs this blockbuster superhero sequel based on the characters from the marvel comic strip with a storyline that alternates between the past and present the film acts as a direct sequel to three separate films x men the last stand 2006 x men first class 2011 and the wolverine 2013 when the survivors of the battle in x men the last stand led by magneto ian mckellen professor x patrick stewart and storm halle berry discover that total annihilation now