X-Men: The Last Stand Timeline ( Real )

movie_release
May 26, 2006

X-Men: The Last Stand Release Date

The movie 'X-Men: The Last Stand' was officially released in theaters.

film_production
December 2005

Principal Photography Ends

Filming for 'X-Men: The Last Stand' wrapped up, concluding production shooting.

film_postproduction
Early 2006

Film Editing Completed

The post-production editing phase for 'X-Men: The Last Stand' was finalized.

X-Men: The Last Stand Timeline ( Fictional )

discovery
Year 2005

Discovery of Mutant Cure

A pharmaceutical company discovers a cure that can suppress mutant powers, offering mutants the option to become 'normal.'

announcement
Mid 2005

Introduction of the Mutant Cure

The cure for mutant abilities is publicly announced, sparking controversy within the mutant community and the wider world.

formation
Mid 2005

Magneto Forms Anti-Cure Army

Magneto gathers mutants who refuse the cure to form an army opposing those who would suppress their powers.

capture
Late 2005

Professor Xavier Captured

Professor X is captured by the government to be experimented on with the mutant cure, effectively losing his telepathic abilities.

alteration
Late 2005

Wolverine Injected with Mutant Cure

Wolverine is forcibly given the mutant cure, which suppresses his healing and strength temporarily.

battle
Late 2005

Battle at Alcatraz

Magneto and his army launch an assault to free Professor X from the government's Alcatraz facility.

restoration
Late 2005

Professor Xavier Restored

Following the battle, Professor X regains his abilities and joins the mutants in the fight against the cure.

death
Late 2005

Death of Jean Grey as Dark Phoenix

Jean Grey reemerges with overwhelming power as the Dark Phoenix, ultimately leading to her death during the climax.

resolution
Late 2005

Resolution and Aftermath

The conflict ends with mutants continuing to face the option of the cure while Magneto's army disbands; the community remains divided.