In the present day, a young mutant named Warren Worthington III awakens to find his father, the industrialist Warren Worthington II, staring at the feathered wings growing from his son’s back. Desperate to “fix” him, the elder Worthington reveals a scientific breakthrough: a boy named Jimmy (dubbed “Leech”) whose mutant power nullifies the abilities of any mutant who touches him. From Leech’s unique genome, a pharmaceutical company, Worthington Labs, has developed a “cure” — a serum delivered via syringe that permanently suppresses the X-gene.
Xavier refuses to abandon his student. He steps forward, reaching into her mind. But the Phoenix awakens fully. As Magneto watches in awe and horror, Jean unleashes a wave of psychic fire. Professor Charles Xavier, the heart of the X-Men, disintegrates atom by atom into the wind. His empty wheelchair rolls away. x-men 3
The Phoenix, confused and terrified, fights to regain control. “Save me,” she whispers in Jean’s voice. Wolverine knows there is only one way. His adamantium claws can pierce her before she unleashes another wave. He loves her. He is the only one who can do it. In the present day, a young mutant named
When Xavier, Wolverine, and Storm arrive, they find only Cyclops’s glasses. Jean, now calling herself “Phoenix,” floats above them. Xavier attempts to re-enter her mind to rebuild the walls, but the Phoenix violently shoves him back. She teleports to her childhood home. There, Xavier and Magneto (who has sensed the imbalance) find her. In a heartbreaking scene, Jean begs Xavier for help, then pleads with him to leave. “You can’t be here,” she warns. “You’ll die.” Xavier refuses to abandon his student