In this pivotal third installment of the five-part Phoenix – Endsong miniseries, the Phoenix Force, having been prematurely resurrected by the Shi'ar, continues its tumultuous return. Struggling with its fragmented identity, the Phoenix seeks out its former host, Jean Grey, leading to a series of emotionally charged confrontations. The X-Men, including Cyclops, Wolverine, and Emma Frost, grapple with the implications of the Phoenix's return and Jean's potential resurrection. As tensions escalate, the team must confront the possibility that their actions could either save or doom their friend and the universe.