In the next movie in the X-Men universe, Dark Phoenix, the X-Men face their most formidable and powerful foe: one of their own, Jean Grey. Starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, Alexandra Shipp, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Evan Peters, and Jessica Chastain. … [Read More...] about Preview: Dark Phoenix
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