X2
“The time has come for those who are different to stand united.”
Synopsis
Professor Charles Xavier and his team of genetically gifted superheroes face a rising tide of anti-mutant sentiment led by Col. William Stryker. Storm, Wolverine and Jean Grey must join Magneto and Mystique to unhinge Stryker's scheme to exterminate all mutants.
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Top Cast
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Hugh Jackman
Logan / Wolverine
Patrick Stewart
Professor Charles Xavier
Ian McKellen
Eric Lehnsherr / Magneto
James Marsden
Scott Summers / Cyclops
Brian Cox
William Stryker
Famke Janssen
Jean Grey
Halle Berry
Ororo Munroe / Storm
Alan Cumming
Kurt Wagner / Nightcrawler
Aaron Stanford
John Allerdyce / Pyro
Rebecca Romijn
Raven Darkholme / Mystique
Shawn Ashmore
Bobby Drake / Ice Man
Anna Paquin
Rogue
Kelly Hu
Yuriko Oyama / Deathstrike
Michael Reid MacKay
Jason 143
Bruce Davison
Senator Kelly
Katie Stuart
Kitty Pryde
Ty Olsson
Mitchell Laurio
Daniel Cudmore
Piotr Rasputin / Colossus
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 2, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 25, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$110M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$407.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.71x
+$297.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bryan Singer
- Screenplay & Story
- David Hayter, Dan Harris, Michael Dougherty
- Original Score
- John Ottman
- Original Title
- X2
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Budget
- $110M
- Worldwide Gross
- $407.7M
- Production Studios
- The Donners' Company, Bad Hat Harry Productions, 20th Century Fox, Marvel Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bryan Singer
David Hayter, Dan Harris, Michael Dougherty, Zak Penn, Bryan Singer
John Ottman
Newton Thomas Sigel
Elliot Graham, John Ottman
Lauren Shuler Donner, Ralph Winter, Bryan Singer, Avi Arad, Stan Lee
Department Leadership Roster
David Hayter
Screenplay
Dan Harris
Screenplay
Michael Dougherty
Screenplay
Bryan Singer
Director
Michael L. Fink
Visual Effects Supervisor
Elliot Graham
Editor
Newton Thomas Sigel
Director of Photography
Guy Hendrix Dyas
Production Design
Lauren Shuler Donner
Producer
John Ottman
Editor
Ralph Winter
Producer
Louise Mingenbach
Costume Design
John Ottman
Original Music Composer
Melissa R. Stubbs
Stunt Coordinator
Ray McIntyre Jr.
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About X2
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is X2 about?
Professor Charles Xavier and his team of genetically gifted superheroes face a rising tide of anti-mutant sentiment led by Col. William Stryker. Storm, Wolverine and Jean Grey must join Magneto and Mystique to unhinge Stryker's scheme to exterminate all mutants.
Who directed X2?
X2 was directed by Bryan Singer.
Who stars in X2?
The principal cast of X2 includes Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, James Marsden, Brian Cox.
When was X2 released and how long is it?
X2 was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
What was the box office and production budget of X2?
X2 had a reported production budget of $110M and grossed $407.7M at the worldwide box office (3.71 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for X2?
The original motion picture soundtrack for X2 was composed by John Ottman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for X2?
X2 holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).