Before they join the MCU in Avengers: Doomsday, return to the groundbreaking universe that changed superhero cinema forever. For one day only, experience the original Fox X-Men trilogy back-to-back on the big screen in one epic mutant marathon event. Long before cinematic universes became the norm, X-Men helped redefine what comic book movies could be, launching a new era of darker, more grounded superhero storytelling that paved the way for everything that followed, from Spider-Man to Iron Man and eventually the MCU itself. Revisit the legendary performances that made these characters iconic, including Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, Patrick Stewart as Professor X, Ian McKellen as Magneto and Famke Janssen as Jean Grey - who all return the big screen in these roles this December 18. Packed with unforgettable moments, iconic lines, practical effects, early 2000s nostalgia and some of the most influential superhero action sequences ever filmed, this is your chance to witness the trilogy exactly as it was meant to be seen — together, loud and on the big screen. With mutants finally entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Avengers: Doomsday, there has never been a better time to relive the saga that started it all. Marathon Schedule X-Men (104m) The film that changed superhero cinema forever. When mutants begin to emerge across the world, two powerful leaders take opposing views on humanity’s future — the peaceful Professor Charles Xavier and the militant Magneto. Into the conflict steps Wolverine, a mysterious drifter with claws, attitude and a hidden past. Featuring the big-screen debuts of the X-Men, this groundbreaking blockbuster introduced audiences to a darker and more mature style of comic book movie storytelling that would influence Hollywood for decades. X2 (134m) Widely regarded as one of the greatest superhero sequels ever made. After an attack on the White House by a mutant assassin, the X-Men and Magneto are forced into an uneasy alliance against a dangerous new enemy with terrifying plans for mutantkind. Bigger, darker and more action-packed than the original, X2 delivered iconic sequences including Nightcrawler’s unforgettable White House attack and Wolverine’s brutal escape from Alkali Lake. X-Men: The Last Stand (104m) The stakes reach their highest point as a “cure” for mutation threatens to divide mutants and humans forever. As Jean Grey returns with unimaginable power as the Dark Phoenix, the X-Men face impossible choices in a battle that will change them forever. Featuring massive set-pieces, emotional sacrifices and one of the trilogy’s most ambitious stories, The Last Stand brings the original X-Men saga to an explosive conclusion. Mutants. Brotherhoods. Cerebro. Adamantium claws. Leather suits. Early 2000s superhero perfection. This is the trilogy that started a revolution.