X-Men Timeline

X-Men universe films in chronological story order — from First Class through Logan

This guide lists every main X-Men film in chronological story order — the sequence audiences originally experienced them. Release order is the best marathon for first-time viewers because character introductions, callbacks, and story twists land naturally. 13 films are included below with posters, ratings, and direct links.

X-Men in Chronological Order

X-Men: First Class poster
2011#1

X-Men: First Class

TMDB7.3
86%

X-Men: First Class (2011) kicks off this X-Men guide in release order and sets the tone for the rest of the run. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.

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X-Men Origins: Wolverine poster
2009#2

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

TMDB6.3

In release order, X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier X-Men entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.

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X-Men poster
2000#3

X-Men

TMDB7.0
83%

X-Men (2000) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in X-Men. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.

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X2 poster
2003#4

X2

TMDB7.0
85%

In release order, X2 (2003) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier X-Men entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.

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X-Men: The Last Stand poster
2006#5

X-Men: The Last Stand

TMDB6.4
56%

X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) is a core middle chapter for X-Men fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.

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The Wolverine poster
2013#6

The Wolverine

TMDB6.4
71%

The Wolverine (2013) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in X-Men. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.

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X-Men: Days of Future Past poster
2014#7

X-Men: Days of Future Past

TMDB7.5
90%

In release order, X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier X-Men entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.

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X-Men: Apocalypse poster
2016#8

X-Men: Apocalypse

TMDB6.5
47%

In release order, X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) is the bridge chapter — best watched after the earlier X-Men entries on this list. Track it on MovieLinks for current streaming links, TMDB scores, and related picks in the same universe.

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Dark Phoenix poster
2019#9

Dark Phoenix

TMDB6.0
22%

Dark Phoenix (2019) is a core middle chapter for X-Men fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.

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Deadpool poster
2016#10

Deadpool

TMDB7.6
85%

Deadpool (2016) is a core middle chapter for X-Men fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.

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Deadpool 2 poster
2018#11

Deadpool 2

TMDB7.5
83%

Deadpool 2 (2018) is a core middle chapter for X-Men fans following the official release sequence. Open it on MovieLinks to see where it streams, how fans rate it, and what to queue next in order.

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Logan poster
2017#12

Logan

TMDB7.8
93%

Logan (2017) sits mid-saga in release order and carries forward story beats established earlier in X-Men. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.

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Deadpool & Wolverine poster
2024#13

Deadpool & Wolverine

TMDB7.6
77%

Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) closes the main X-Men film line-up in release order — save it for when you want the saga's last chapter. Use MovieLinks to compare ratings, check streaming options, and jump straight to the title.

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FAQ

What is the best order to watch X-Men movies?

Chronological order is the standard recommendation for first-time viewers. It matches how the movie were originally released and keeps the story easy to follow.

How many X-Men movies are there?

This guide includes 13 movies in the recommended watch order. Streaming availability may vary by region.

Is chronological order different from release order?

Yes. This page uses chronological story order, which reshuffles events compared to release order. Use it when you already know the characters and want the in-universe timeline.

Where can I watch X-Men movies?

Streaming availability changes by country and platform. Check MovieLinks for current options, trailers, and related titles in the X-Men universe.

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