20th Century Fox and director Bryan Singer have confirmed a continuation of the upcoming 3D feature "X-Men: Days Of Future Past", titled "X-Men: Apocalypse", based on the Marvel Comics characters, targeting a May 27, 2016 theatrical release:
'Apocalypse' is an ancient mutant appearing in Marvel Comics, debuting in "X-Factor" #5 (May 1986), created by writer Louise Simonson and illustrated by Walt Simonson.
The character has appeared in a number of "X-Men" comic books including spin-offs, limited series and Marvel merchandise including animated television series, toys, trading cards, and games.
Apocalypse was born 5000 years ago in 'Akkaba', appearing throughout history, encouraging civilizations to worship him as a god from several ancient mythologies and testing their strength by manipulating them into fighting wars of conquest, claiming to have brought "growth, judgment, and destruction."
At some point, Apocalypse discovers advanced alien technology, which he uses to transform and enhance himself, entering states of suspended animation, while he waits for mutants to become more common.
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