: For "X-Men purists," this cut offers greater continuity with the original trilogy by giving an original cast member a functional role rather than a "blink-and-you-miss-it" cameo.

The most significant addition is the , which alters the mechanics of the film's climax:

: The cut includes additional scenes between Beast and Mystique in the 1970s, providing more context for their romantic history and Raven’s eventual change of heart.