Six Flags Magic Mountain Permanently Retires X2 Roller Coaster

Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently retired its X2 roller coaster on September 29, 2026, ending a temporary closure that had been in place since July 12. President Brian Oerding announced the decision to retire the ride after nearly 20 years of operation, stating the move was necessary to address guest confidence despite the coaster consistently passing safety tests.

The retirement follows mounting legal pressure from more than 100 riders who allege the ride caused traumatic brain injuries. Lawsuits filed by the Dordick law firm detail severe cases, including brain hemorrhages suffered by Pamela Guillen, Naomi Greer-Wilkinson, and Michael Wilk. The park and trainmaker S&S Worldwide previously settled a wrongful death lawsuit involving Christopher Hawley, who died in 2022.

Attorney Gary Dordick welcomed the closure as a measure to protect future guests but maintained that the park must still take responsibility for those already harmed. Park leadership characterized the decision as the right thing to do given the impact on guest confidence.