Episode 32 - X-Men: Back to Class – The Prequel Era

In Part 3 of Post Credits Lounge’s epic X-Men retrospective, André Joseph and Marcos Cosme rewind the clock to explore the First Class era of the franchise. From Matthew Vaughn’s stylish X-Men: First Class to Bryan Singer’s time-bending Days of Future Past and the darker turns of Apocalypse and Dark Phoenix, the hosts break down how these films reshaped the mutant mythos with a new generation of actors while still connecting to the original trilogy. Did the prequels reinvigorate the series, or did they lose their way by the end? Tune in for a thoughtful look at the highs, lows, and legacy of the First Class saga.