Guide to Watching X-Men Movies in Order

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The X-Men film series has a complex timeline that can be challenging to navigate. To help you enjoy the franchise, here’s a guide on how to watch the X-Men movies in both chronological and release order.

Chronological Order of X-Men Movies

For those who want to follow the story as it unfolds in the X-Men universe, here’s the chronological order:

  1. X-Men: First Class (2011) – Set during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, this film explores the origins of the X-Men team.
  2. X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) – This film takes place in both 1973 and a dystopian future, combining characters from both timelines.
  3. X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) – Primarily set in 1979, it details Wolverine’s backstory.
  4. X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) – Set in 1983, it features the X-Men battling the ancient mutant Apocalypse.
  5. X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019) – This film revisits the Dark Phoenix storyline, set in the 1990s.
  6. X-Men (2000) – The first film in the series, set in the same year as its release.
  7. X2: X-Men United (2003) – A direct sequel to the first film, continuing the story in the same timeline.
  8. X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) – This film attempts to conclude the original trilogy with the Dark Phoenix saga.
  9. The Wolverine (2013) – Although its events were later retconned, it primarily takes place in Japan.
  10. Deadpool (2016) – While loosely connected, it features X-Men characters and is set in the same universe.
  11. The New Mutants (2020) – This film follows a group of young mutants in a mental institution.
  12. Deadpool 2 (2018) – Continues the story of Deadpool and includes more X-Men characters.
  13. Logan (2017) – Set in a dystopian future, it serves as a poignant farewell to Wolverine.
  14. Deadpool & Wolverine (Upcoming) – This film will further integrate Deadpool into the X-Men universe.

Release Order of X-Men Movies

If you prefer to watch the films in the order they were released, here’s the list:

  1. X-Men (2000)
  2. X2: X-Men United (2003)
  3. X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
  4. X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
  5. X-Men: First Class (2011)
  6. The Wolverine (2013)
  7. X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
  8. X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
  9. Deadpool (2016)
  10. Logan (2017)
  11. Deadpool 2 (2018)
  12. X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019)
  13. The New Mutants (2020)
  14. Deadpool & Wolverine (Upcoming)

By following either of these orders, you can fully appreciate the intricate storytelling and character development throughout the X-Men series.