21 Years Ago, The Best X-Men Movie Teased 28 Mutants Who Never Appeared

Summary

• X2: X-Men United teased numerous mutants never seen in Fox's X-Men franchise.
• Mystique's pivotal discovery in Stryker's files sets up key moments and foreshadows the introduction of various new characters in the X-Men universe.
• While many mutants hinted at in the X2 scene appeared in Fox's movies, several fan-favorites like Forge and Scarlet Witch never materialized.

X2: X-Men United teased a wealth of mutant characters, and while many of these appeared at some point during Fox's X-Men universe, many never actually materialized in the franchise. The early Marvel movie is celebrated as the greatest X-Men movie ever, and, at the time of release, was considered one of the finest comic book movies. As a result, it seemed even the most minor Easter eggs could be very consequential for the franchise's future, though several went unrealized.
X2: X-Men United teased a wealth of mutant characters that will never appear in Fox's X-Men franchise following its conclusion with The New Mutants. Deadpool & Wolverine is set in the official Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline, bridging the gap between the two superhero franchises. Following Disney's acquisition of Fox, Marvel has reclaimed control of producing X-Men movies, meaning that the mutant characters teased way back in 2003 could appear in the MCU's future.
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The X2 Mutant Easter Egg Explained In a crucial moment within X2: X-Men United, Mystique, the master of disguise, infiltrates William Stryker's stronghold in a bid to obtain vital intelligence. As tension mounts, she feverishly sifts through the computer system, desperate to uncover Magneto's location before Lady Deathstrike closes in. Amid the chaos, Mystique stumbles upon a goldmine of data, cataloging numerous mutants under their civilian guises across multiple directories. With a mixture of apprehension and determination, she delves deeper, revealing detailed information on Magneto's prison guards - allowing her to break Magneto out of his plastic prison by injecting the guard with liquid metal.
Yet, amidst her search, Mystique's eyes widen in shock as she stumbles upon Stryker's insidious Cerebro plans, threatening the very existence of mutantkind. This pivotal moment not only sets the stage for the impending clash between the X-Men and Stryker's forces, but also teases the introduction of various mutants within the franchise's universe. While some characters hinted at in the files would go on to play significant roles in various X-Men movies, others never actually materialized in any entrant in Fox’s X-Men franchise, despite being teased in this scene.
Which Mutants Teased Actually Appeared In The X-Men Movies Close Many mutants teased in the X2: X-Men United computer scene appeared throughout Fox's X-Men franchise. Several were already extant in the film series by X2. These include Pyro, Sabretooth, Magneto, Cyclops, Storm, Iceman, and Mystique herself. The computer also contains information on Lady Deathstrike, presumably detailing the measures Stryker has enacted to control the fearsome X-Men foe. Many other characters would appear in subsequent movies across the entire X-Men franchise.
Mutants Listed In Stryker's Files
X-Men Movie Appearances
John Allerdyce (aka Pyro)
X-Men, X2, & X-Men: The Last Stand
Alyson Blaire (aka Dazzler)
Dark Phoenix
Elizabeth "Betsy" Braddock (aka Psylocke)
X-Men: The Last Stand & X-Men: Apocalypse
Sean Cassidy (aka Banshee)
X-Men: First Class
Tom Cassidy (aka Black Tom)
Deadpool 2
Victor Creed (aka Sabretooth)
X-Men & X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Roberto DaCosta (aka Sunspot)
X-Men: Days of Future Past
Raven Darkhölme (aka Mystique)
X-Men, X2, X-Men: The Last Stand, X-Men: First Class, X-Men: Days of Future Past, X-Men: Apocalypse, & Dark Phoenix
Bobby Drake (aka Iceman)
X-Men, X2, X-Men: The Last Stand, & X-Men: Days of Future Past
Fred Dukes (aka Blob)
X-Men Origins: Wolverine & X-Men: Apocalypse
Samuel Guthrie (aka Cannonball)
The New Mutants
Keniucho Harada (aka Silver Samurai)
The Wolverine
Remy LeBeau (aka Gambit)
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Eric M. Lensherr (aka Magneto)
X-Men, X2, X-Men: The Last Stand, X-Men: First Class, X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Wolverine, X-Men: Apocalypse, & Dark Phoenix
Artie Maddicks
X2
Jamie Madrox (aka Multiple Man)
X-Men: The Last Stand
Pietro "Peter" Maximoff (aka Quicksilver)
X-Men: Days of Future Past, X-Men: Apocalypse, & Dark Phoenix
Danielle Moonstar (aka Moonstar)
The New Mutants
Ororo Munroe (aka Storm)
X-Men, X2, X-Men: The Last Stand, X-Men: Days of Future Past, X-Men: Apocalypse, & Dark Phoenix
Henry "Hank" McCoy (aka Beast)
X-Men: The Last Stand, X-Men: First Class, X-Men: Days of Future Past, X-Men: Apocalypse, & Dark Pheonix
David North (aka Christoph Nord, Maverick, and Agent Zero )
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Yuriko Oyama (aka Lady Deathstrike)
X2
Cecelia Reyes Katherine Pryde (aka Shadowcat)
X-Men, X2, & X-Men: The Last Stand
Illyana Rasputin (aka Magik)
The New Mutants
Cecelia Reyes
The New Mutants
Theresa Rourke (aka Theresa Cassidy and Siryn)
X2
Rahne Sinclair (aka Wolfsbane)
The New Mutants
Scott Summers (aka Cyclops)
X-Men, X2, X-Men: The Last Stand, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, X-Men: Days of Future Past, X-Men: Apocalypse, & Dark Phoenix
Mortimer Toynbee (aka Toad)
X-Men
Kurt Wagner (aka Nightcrawler)
X2, X-Men: Apocalypse, & Dark Phoenix
Wade Wilson (aka Deadpool)
X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Deadpool, & Deadpool 2
Other aspects from the X-Men universe appeared among Stryker's files that have appeared in Fox's X-Men movies. These include Xavier's School For Gifted Youngsters; the X-Men's aircraft, the Blackbird; the X-Men's Danger Room; the Brotherhood (known in the comics as the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants); the mutant research center, Muir Island (which appears in X-Men: The Last Stand); and Weapon X - the infamous project that gave Wolverine his metallic skeleton. Stryker also has a folder for Bolivar Trask and Project WideAwake, both of which appeared in X-Men: Days of Future Past​​​​​.
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Mutants Teased Who Never Materialized In X-Men Movies Close Several key mutants teased in the X2: X-Men United scene were never depicted in Fox's franchise. Particularly notable examples include Forge, a key mutant character often considered a fan favorite. Mister Sinister appeared among Stryker's files, who was also infamously teased in the X-Men: Apocalypse post-credits scene, which depicted an Essex Corporation official collecting Weapon X samples. Additionally, Wanda Maximoff (aka Scarlet Witch) is listed, but never actually appeared in Fox's X-Men movies - despite her prominence and celebrated performance in the MCU. Also listed is Franklin Richards, the mutant son of the Fantastic Four's Susan Storm and Mr Fantastic.
Mutants Listed Who Didn't Appear In X-Men Movies
Amara Aquilla (aka Magma)
Ruth Bat-Seraph (aka Sabra)
Jamie Braddock (aka Captain Britain)
Sally Blevins (aka Skids)
Maria Callasantos (aka Feral)
Guido Carosella (aka Strong Guy)
Vanessa Carlysle (aka Copycat)
Lila Cheney
Xi'an Coy Mahn (aka Karma)
Lorna Dane (aka Polaris)
Dr Nathaniel Essex (aka Mister Sinister)
Angelo Espinosa (aka Skin)
Forge
Kyle Gibney (aka Wild Child)
Paige Guthrie (aka Husk)
Garrison Kane (aka Weapon X)
Dr. Karl Lykos (aka Sauron)
Wanda Maximoff (aka Scarlet Witch)
Kevin McTaggart (Proteus)
Doug Ramsey (aka Cypher)
Calvin Rankin (aka Mimic)
Franklin Richards
Tabitha Smith (aka Boom-Boom)
Claudette St. Croix (aka M-Twins)
Nichole St. Croix (aka M-Twins)
Andrea von Strucker (aka Fenris)
Everett Thomas (aka Synch)
Shiro Yoshida (aka Sunfire)
The computer also contains a folder for the classic X-Men villain, Omega Red - known primarily as Wolverine's Soviet adversary. Other files detailed Operation Zero Tolerance and the Legacy virus, essential X-Men storylines that have not been adapted to live-action. Stryker also had files on the Morlocks (an underground mutant community), Alpha Flight (a Canadian superhero team), and Emma Frost's rival mutant school, the Massachusetts Academy. These thrilling features from the X-Men franchise can hopefully appear in the MCU, as it releases X-Men movies within the franchise. Consequently, the decades-old mutant tease from X2: X-Men United can finally be fulfilled.
X2: X-Men United can currently be streamed on Disney+, alongside a range of other X-Men movies and shows.
X2: X-Men United X2: X-Men United is the follow-up film to Fox's 2000 X-Men starring Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, and Patrick Stewart. The film features the introduction of Colonel William Stryker (Brian Cox) as he kidnaps Charles Xavier, which leads the X-Men to team up with Magneto. Most of the cast from the original film returned for the sequel, along with the introduction of Alan Cumming's Nightcrawler.
Director Bryan Singer Release Date May 2, 2003 Distributor(s) 20th Century Writers Zak Penn , David Hayter , Bryan Singer Cast Hugh Jackman , Ian McKellen , Patrick Stewart , Anna Paquin , Famke Janssen , Halle Berry , James Marsden , Brian Cox , Alan Cumming , Rebecca Romijn Runtime 134 Minutes Franchise(s) Marvel , X-Men Expand


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