"X-Men: Days of Future Past" is a 2014 science fiction action film directed by Bryan Singer and produced by 20th Century Fox. The movie is based on the 1981 comic book storyline "Days of Future Past" by Chris Claremont and John Byrne. The film is a sequel to "The X-Men" franchise and features an ensemble cast, including Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and James McAvoy.