User blog:ARTaylor/15 Years of X2

Today marks the fifteenth anniversary of the premiere of X2. Also known as X2: X-Men United, the film is the first sequel in Fox's live-action film series. It follows the X-Men as they are attacked by a mutant-hating figure from Wolverine's past who plans to use Professor X to destroy the mutant race, forcing the Children of the Atom to team up with their nemesis the Brotherhood of Mutants. The film was a major success with fans and critics, becoming the sixth highest grossing film of the year and is still considered one of the greatest in the superhero genre.

The film was written by David Hayter. It was executive produced by Avi Arad and Stan Lee. It features the acting talents of Shawn Ashmore as Bobby Drake, Kelly Hu as Lady Deathstrike, and David Kaye as a television host.