Thread:Rodangizzardcrusher3/@comment-26687285-20161222013026/@comment-26687285-20170412215138

Well again, I still think Rogue's hair kind of confirms this idea. Since only genetic manipulation from an external force has been shown to have that kind of effect on mutants. But sure, that's possible. I figured as much when I saw the film.

And you know, I really wish this idea had been utilized in (once again! :| ) X-Men: Apocalypse. They could've so greatly added to the story and themes of the film if they had used the fact that Charles has seen what the future used to hold for each of them. He alone knows exactly what their heroism and hopefulness has averted, which would only have strengthened his resolve and his belief in the cause for harmony. The events in DoFP would have taught him more about the potential that each mutant has for greatness than probably anything else ever could have. This would not only have made DoFP an even better and more significant part in the series, but could've made this film the ultimate X3 do-over it was trying to be. Because, Charles now also knows what his actions to "protect" Jean from her own power would have led to. By presuming that she could never be taught to properly control the Phoenix, he would have only made things worse for everyone and turned her into an unstable weapon of mass destruction. And this new knowledge could have enabled him to redeem both himself and the future of this new world, and would have really reinforced the "second chance" motif that made the last film so inspiring.

Now I admit, there was probably never a chance in hell that the filmmakers would re-use any of the plot threads from the non-FC films. All I'm saying is that this would have been a very effective way to restart the Phoenix saga and resolve this unfinished conflict. Thereby making the franchise feel cohesive in a manner never before utilized.