'X2' To Have Largest-Ever Global Opening
'X-Men' Follow-Up Debuting In 93 Markets
POSTED: 10:22 p.m. EDT April 24, 2003
In a week, the X-Men are going to take over the world -- or, at least, take over theaters all over the world.
According to 20th Century Fox, "X2: X-Men United" will get the largest ever global day-and-date release when it hits theaters May 2. The film -- the sequel to 2000 blockbuster "X-Men" -- will make movie history as it opens simultaneously in 93 markets
In "X2," a high-profile attack by an apparent mutant prompts former Army Cmdr. William Stryker (Brian Cox) to press forward with his anti-mutant program, which begins with a military offensive on Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart) and his school for the gifted.
The film -- which continues the story of a future society that scorns mutants among their population -- signals the return of all the first movie's original cast members.
In addition to Stewart, reprising their roles from "X-Men" are Hugh Jackman (Wolverine), Ian McKellen (Magneto), Halle Berry (Storm), Famke Janssen (Jean Grey), Rebecca Romijn-Stamos (Mystique), James Marsden (Cyclops) and Anna Paquin (Rogue).
Directed by Bryan Singer, "X-Men" grossed over $300 million worldwide during its theatrical run. Singer returns to his filmmaker duties for "X2."
According to 20th Century Fox, "X2: X-Men United" will get the largest ever global day-and-date release when it hits theaters May 2. The film -- the sequel to 2000 blockbuster "X-Men" -- will make movie history as it opens simultaneously in 93 markets
In "X2," a high-profile attack by an apparent mutant prompts former Army Cmdr. William Stryker (Brian Cox) to press forward with his anti-mutant program, which begins with a military offensive on Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart) and his school for the gifted.
The film -- which continues the story of a future society that scorns mutants among their population -- signals the return of all the first movie's original cast members.
In addition to Stewart, reprising their roles from "X-Men" are Hugh Jackman (Wolverine), Ian McKellen (Magneto), Halle Berry (Storm), Famke Janssen (Jean Grey), Rebecca Romijn-Stamos (Mystique), James Marsden (Cyclops) and Anna Paquin (Rogue).
Directed by Bryan Singer, "X-Men" grossed over $300 million worldwide during its theatrical run. Singer returns to his filmmaker duties for "X2."Copyright 2003 by Lifewhile.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
