MagnetoCharacter guide · Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen plays Magneto in X2, whose premise brings him into an alliance with the fugitive X-Men following the attack on Xavier’s students. The shared threat provides a starting point for watching cooperation between people who remain divided.

Watch the terms of cooperation

Notice what Magneto agrees to and how he frames that agreement. Following the language of an alliance gives the quieter discussions weight without revealing where the next confrontation will lead.

Reported as Erik Lehnsherr, from Fox's X-Men films.

Begin with X-Men, then X2 and The Last Stand. This is the Ian McKellen catalog profile; other portrayals remain separate browsing destinations.

1. 01

   X-Men

   2000 · Open the title guide ↗

2. 02

   X2

   2003 · Open the title guide ↗

3. 03

   X-Men: The Last Stand

   2006 · Open the title guide ↗

Ian McKellen is listed among the announced performers for Avengers: Doomsday.

These are the existing catalog records, including supporting roles, cameos and other formats. This list is not a required watch order or proof that every appearance shares one continuity. Future entries may change.