X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) — Screenplay
To prevent a mutant genocide, Wolverine must travel back to 1973 and convince his younger self's estranged allies to stop an assassination that triggers a dystopian future.
- Written by
- Simon Kinberg
- Genre
- Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Thriller
- Studio
- Marvel
- Length
- 120 pages
This screenplay is a masterclass in balancing a sprawling ensemble cast while maintaining a tight, propulsive plot. Study how Kinberg uses the time-travel conceit to create parallel narrative threads with distinct stakes, and how he layers exposition into action to keep the world-building clear and the pacing relentless.
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