The most recent of the movie in the X-Men franchise, "X-Men: Days of Future Past," has reset the X-Men franchise for the most part. For those who did not see the movie, Wolverine basically went back in time changed how a few things happened and changed the present time line for the better.
However, a new enemy threatens the X-Men and their existence. The Mutant named Apocalypse will be arriving in the next X-Men movie "X-Men: Apocalypse."And so far from the information that has been leaked, the X-Men are showing themselves in force.
According to Screenrant the movie's director, Bryan Singer, has confirmed that versions of long time X-Men Professor X, Mystique, Beast, and Magneto are to return. Which version, however, the younger "First Class" or the older "Days of Future Past" or both, has yet to be determined. The actors who have played these characters James MacAvoy (Young Professor X), Michael Fassbender (Young Magneto), Jennifer Lawrence (Mystique),
Movie Plot has also confirmed several other characters to make their debut or be rebooted in the next movies. Characters include (but are not limited to): Psylocke, a telepathic mutant who can manifest her power into a "power" sword, she also a master in close combat and trained in Ninja arts, she is to be played by Oliva Munn; another confirmed character will be the title character Apocalypse, who is rumored to be the first mutant and is thousands of years old, his powers revolve around being able to manipulate his body's molecules, he will be played by Oscar Issac.
Singer states that "X-Men: Apocalypse" is basically the conclusion for the first six X-Men movies and yet the rebirth of younger, fresher characters. Singer also states that this latest installment will be a true reboot of the franchise.
One major change we will see in "X-Men: Apocalypse" according to Singer is how the Charles Xavier School for Gifted Children will be viewed. The director states that this is a home for the children as well as a school, so with learning on how to use their powers, students could be learning something like archery or other sports. While learning to use his mutant powers, Colossus could be a super strong and extremely durable super hero, but on his down time he could be doing his hobby which could include something like painting.
"X-Men: Apocalypse" is scheduled for to open in theaters on May 27, 2016.