X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Strong Left

Viewer Rating

Rating: 5.8

Overview

Since the dawn of civilization, he was worshiped as a god. Apocalypse, the first and most powerful mutant from Marvel's X-Men universe, amassed the powers of many other mutants, becoming immortal and invincible. Upon awa...

Starring Cast

James McAvoy • Michael Fassbender • Jennifer Lawrence

Where to watch

Disney Plus

HBO Max

Prime Video

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: High

FemPower: Yes

Overview

Starring Cast

James McAvoy • Michael Fassbender • Jennifer Lawrence

Where to watch

Disney Plus

HBO Max

Prime Video

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Strong Left

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: High

The film's central conflict pits a diverse group of marginalized individuals against a tyrannical force seeking to impose a destructive, exclusionary order, strongly aligning with progressive values of social justice and collective resistance.

Diversity: HighConfidence: Medium

The film demonstrates significant DEI primarily through its casting choices, notably the explicit race-swap of a traditionally white character with a minority actor. However, the narrative itself does not center on explicit DEI critiques or portray traditional identities negatively, maintaining a neutral to positive framing in this regard.

Secondary

FemPower: YesConfidence: High

The film features Mystique, who utilizes martial arts and physical combat skills to defeat multiple male opponents in close-quarters engagements, including during a rescue mission and a defense of the X-Mansion.

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

X-Men: Apocalypse does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or explicit themes. While the X-Men franchise often functions as an allegory for marginalized groups, this specific film does not directly depict queer identities or experiences, resulting in no direct LGBTQ+ portrayal.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film features established X-Men characters, all of whom retain their canonical genders from the comic books and previous cinematic portrayals. No significant character's gender was altered from their source material.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

All major and legacy characters in X-Men: Apocalypse align with their established racial portrayals from the source material or previous adaptations. No character widely established as one race is depicted as a different race.