How to Watch the X-Men Movies in Chronological Order
The X-Men, initially gracing comic book pages, have achieved cinematic immortality with beloved adaptations featuring iconic performances like Patrick Stewart's Professor X and Hugh Jackman's Wolverine. However, navigating the X-Men film universe can be a chronological labyrinth, thanks to origin stories, retcons, and time travel. Your viewing order significantly impacts how plot twists and character arcs resonate. While a simple release-date viewing is tempting, we've structured a 14-film timeline to experience the X-Men saga from its earliest beginnings, following each character's journey from inception.
Confused about the X-Men movie timeline's relationship to the MCU? We've got you covered! [Link to explanation]. Prefer the original release order? We've included that too.
Here's a mostly spoiler-free guide to watching the X-Men movies chronologically!
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The X-Men Movies in Chronological Order
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Which X-Men Movie Should You Watch First?
New to the X-Men films? Start with First Class for a chronological journey. Prefer the original audience experience? Begin with X-Men (2000).
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X-Men Movies in Chronological Order
1. X-Men: First Class (2011)
X-Men: First Class rewinds the clock to the franchise's earliest point, beginning in 1944 before shifting to 1962. It chronicles the origins of Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr/Magneto, and the birth of the X-Men and the Brotherhood of Mutants.
Read our review of X-Men: First Class.
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2. X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
X-Men: Days of Future Past blends the original and newer casts, primarily set in 1973 but also featuring an alternate 2023. Its placement is somewhat fluid, but its connection to the original trilogy enhances the viewing experience.
Read our review of X-Men: Days of Future Past.
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