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Back in 2000, Fox Executives Thought the ‘X-Men’ Movie Would Be a ‘Disaster’

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April 22, 2026

[#item_full_content] The former CEO of Fox Filmed Entertainment recalls a very different outlook about superhero movies at the time. Back in 2000, Fox Executives Thought the 'X-Men' Movie Would Be a 'Disaster' Read More

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Back in 2000, Fox Executives Thought the ‘X-Men’ Movie Would Be a ‘Disaster’

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