The story picks up shortly after the events of the first film, with mutants facing increased discrimination and hostility from humans. The X-Men, a team of mutant superheroes led by Professor Charles Xavier (played by Patrick Stewart), continue to fight for peaceful coexistence between mutants and humans.
Meanwhile, a new threat emerges in the form of Colonel William Stryker (played by Brian Cox), a military scientist who harbors a deep-seated hatred for mutants. Stryker launches an attack on Xavier’s school for mutants, capturing several students and attempting to gain access to Cerebro, a powerful mutant-tracking device.
As the X-Men investigate Stryker’s motives, they uncover a shocking revelation: Stryker is responsible for Wolverine’s (played by Hugh Jackman) traumatic past and is planning to use him as a weapon in his war against mutants. Wolverine’s memories are fragmented, but he remembers being experimented on at a secret facility run by Stryker.
In the climax of the film, Stryker launches a full-scale assault on Xavier’s mansion, intending to use Xavier’s telepathic powers to kill all mutants on Earth. With the help of Magneto (played by Ian McKellen), who has formed an uneasy alliance with the X-Men, the mutants fight back against Stryker’s forces and attempt to thwart his sinister plans.
Meanwhile, Wolverine confronts Stryker at his secret base, where he discovers the shocking truth about his past and his connection to Stryker. With the help of Jean Grey (played by Famke Janssen) and Cyclops (played by James Marsden), Wolverine defeats Stryker and rescues the captured mutants.
In the end, Jean sacrifices herself to save the other mutants, using her telekinetic powers to hold back a flood of water and allow the others to escape. Her apparent death leaves the X-Men mourning the loss of their friend and teammate.
“X2” is a thrilling and action-packed superhero film that explores themes of prejudice, identity, and sacrifice. With its compelling storyline, dynamic characters, and groundbreaking special effects, the movie is considered one of the best entries in the X-Men franchise and a classic of the superhero genre.