Dark Phoenix Unleashes Jean Grey's Inner Rage In X-Men Sequel Trailer

Soon after months of delays, the opening trailer for Dark Phoenix is finally here, and this isn't the space saga we were expecting. That's not to mention that director-writer Simon Kinberg's take on the famed X-Men story line isn't going to space — it's already been confirmed that a rescue mission in space triggers Jean Grey's transformation into the Phoenix — although it seems like a uncommon decision to omit that from the opening look at the anticipated superhero flick. Right considering that, the Shi'ar are badass.


Starring Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner because the troubled mutant, Dark Phoenix takes place 10 years right following the events of Apocalypse, and Jean's telekinetic and telepathic powers are stronger than ever.


Similar to X-Men: The Last Stand, it looks like Professor Xavier (James McAvoy) has put some categorize kind of mental block on Jean to suppress the horrible memory of her causing her parents' deaths. "I had to keep her stable," Charles admits. Yet once Jean ultimately uncovers the truth, she runs to Magneto (Michael Fassbender). "You're routinely sorry, Charles," Magneto says, "and there's habitually a speech, and nobody cares."


Right now it's Jean Grey versus the X-Men, and then some mutants may be swapping sides. Beast (Nicholas Hoult) can be seen standing alongside Magneto in the trailer. And at least one X-Man isn't making it to the final showdown, as a number of members can be seen attending a funeral. Jessica Chastain also appears because the film's enigmatic villain, Smith, who looks to stokes the flames of Jean's inner rage.


"She's all rage, pain, and it's all coming out at once."


Dark Phoenix hits theaters on February 14, 2019.