Who directed the movie "X-Men: The Last Stand"?

Brett Ratner directed the movie "X-Men: The Last Stand." Released in 2006, it is the third film in the original X-Men movie series and the final installment of its first trilogy.

Ratner took over directing duties after Bryan Singer, who directed "X-Men" and "X2," left the project to make "Superman Returns." The screenplay was written by Simon Kinberg and Zak Penn. The film combines elements inspired by the comic-book storylines "Gifted" and "The Dark Phoenix Saga."

Its plot centers on a controversial treatment that claims to suppress mutant abilities, creating conflict between mutants and humans. It also follows Jean Grey's return and transformation into the dangerous Dark Phoenix. Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Ian McKellen, Famke Janssen, Patrick Stewart, and James Marsden were among the principal cast.

A frequent mix-up is attributing the film to Bryan Singer because he directed the two preceding movies. Singer did not direct "The Last Stand"; Ratner was the credited director.