Magneto hunts Apocalypse, but the X-Men hesitate. Kurt brings Mystique back from the Brotherhood, leading to a fight. Jean finds Apocalypse, and the X-Men investigate but fail to stop him. Apocalypse defeats Magneto. Rogue learns she can save her mother but shatters the statue, ignoring Kurt’s plea.

The Brotherhood stages accidents for fame, framing the X-Men. After their arrest, the X-Men help stop a final disaster, with Avalanche preventing the explosion and promising no more heroics.

Wolverine is kidnapped, but escapes in the forest. X23 returns and teams up with Wolverine to take on Hydra!

Xavier’s son, David, is kidnapped by Lucas, who has multiple personalities. Xavier and the X-Men rescue him, and David learns Ian is actually Lucas. Xavier fails to erase Lucas, who disappears. Meanwhile, Kitty and Kurt are too sick for school.

Spyke, now armored, protects mutants but sparks anti-mutant hysteria. He shields Dorian Leach, who can suppress powers, and the X-Men defeat Duncan. Dorian negates everyone’s abilities, and Duncan is arrested. Meanwhile, Apocalypse creates an indestructible sphere in China.

Gambit kidnaps Rogue to help her forget her past with Mystique. Wolverine tracks him to Magneto’s base, but Gambit takes Rogue to confront his foster father’s captors. Rogue discovers Gambit’s plan and helps rescue his father. The X-Men arrive, and Gambit decides to leave his old life behind.

Kitty is saved by Danielle Moonstar, a mutant who joins the institute but causes nightmares for Jean, Kurt, and Kitty during training. When Danielle disappears without a trace, Kitty follows mysterious messages to find her, fearing she might be expelled.

Professor X and Storm attempt to communicate with Apocalypse, but their efforts fail. Apocalypse sends out four horsemen to protect his spheres, and the X-Men split into teams to confront them.

The X-Men and Brotherhood struggle against the horsemen as Apocalypse’s plan escalates. With time running out, the teams fight desperately to stop him, but the outcome remains uncertain as they face unforeseen challenges.