---
title: "Dark Phoenix"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/dark-phoenix-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 320288
imdb_id: "tt6565702"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 114
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 7148
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Dark Phoenix (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/dark-phoenix-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The X-Men franchise continues with a new installment that follows the team as they face a formidable foe. The story revolves around a member of the X-Men, Jean, who is involved in a rescue mission in outer space. During this mission, Jean is exposed to a mysterious cosmic force that has a profound impact on her. This event makes her infinitely more powerful, but also more unstable. As a result, the X-Men must come together to save her and confront an alien threat that seeks to exploit her new abilities. The film is a science fiction, action, and adventure movie, rated PG-13, and is part of the X-Men series.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "The X-Men must confront a powerful cosmic force when Jean Grey loses control of her abilities."

### Why Watch
- explores the internal struggle of a powerful teammate
- features high-stakes cosmic conflict

### Caveats & Content Note
- the team faces an internal threat
- Tone & Suitability: This film is rated PG-13 for action and science fiction elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, adventure, science fiction

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus, fuboTV, YouTube TV | FXNow | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Simon Kinberg
- **Networks / Studios**: Genre Films, Hutch Parker Entertainment, 20th Century Fox

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sophie Turner** as *Jean Grey / Dark Phoenix*
- **James McAvoy** as *Charles Xavier / Professor X*
- **Nicholas Hoult** as *Hank McCoy / Beast*
- **Tye Sheridan** as *Scott Summers / Cyclops*
- **Michael Fassbender** as *Erik Lensherr / Magneto*
- **Alexandra Shipp** as *Ororo Munroe / Storm*
- **Evan Peters** as *Peter Maximoff / Quicksilver*
- **Jessica Chastain** as *Vuk*
- **Kodi Smit-McPhee** as *Kurt Wagner / Nightcrawler*
- **Jennifer Lawrence** as *Raven Darkholme / Mystique*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the genre of Dark Phoenix?
The film is categorized as science fiction, action, and adventure.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
The film was released on June 7, 2019.

### Q: What is the runtime of the movie?
The film has a runtime of one hour and 54 minutes.

### Q: What happens to Jean Grey?
Jean Grey is hit by a mysterious cosmic force during a space mission that makes her powerful and unstable.

### Q: What is the primary conflict?
The X-Men must save Jean Grey while battling aliens who seek to use her new abilities.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Dark Phoenix — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/320288)
- [X-Men: Dark Phoenix review – mutant franchise fizzles out forget…](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/jun/05/x-men-dark-phoenix-review)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*