X-Men: Apocalypse confirmed for 2016 release by Bryan Singer Apocalypse is the first ever mutant human in the series. In his most famous appearance in the comics, 1995"s Age of Apocalypse, he leads a world in which humans have been enslaved by mutants. Details of the plot of the Apocalypse film remain a closely guarded secret, but its 2016 release date will see it compete at the box office with other eagerly awaited blockbusters, including the third of the Spider-Man films, and Disney's new sequel to Alice in Wonderland, with Johnny Depp reprising his role as the Mad Hatter. The X-Men franchise has already achieved a gross of over £1.2 billion worldwide, including the Wolverine spin-offs starring Hugh Jackman. The first of the films, simply titled X-Men, was released in 2000, followed by X2 in 2003, X-Men: The Last Stand in 2006 and X-Men: First Class in 2011. The latest instalment, Days of Future Past, will be released in cinemas in May next year. NEWS: Fast & Furious star to play Wonder Woman The films boast an impressive cast, including Sir Ian McKellen, Sir Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender and Jennifer Lawrence.