X-Men Movie Chronological Viewing Guide

The X-Men, initially gracing comic book pages, have since captivated audiences through their film adaptations. Iconic performances by Patrick Stewart as Professor X and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine have cemented these movies in popular culture. However, navigating the X-Men film timeline can be a challenge, thanks to a complex tapestry of 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 easy, we've structured these 14 films to roughly align with a cohesive timeline, offering a more linear experience of each character's journey from their earliest moments.

Confused about the X-Men movie timeline's relationship to the MCU? We've got you covered! Follow this link for a comprehensive explanation (as best we can manage!). With mutants now part of the MCU, we believe honoring the past is the best way to prepare for the future. For those preferring a release-order viewing, we've included that option below.

Here's our mostly spoiler-free guide to watching the X-Men movies in chronological order:

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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 universe? Start with First Class for a chronological journey. Prefer the original audience experience? Begin with X-Men (2000), the series' starting point.

X-Men Blu-Ray Collection

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X-Men Movies in Chronological Order

1. X-Men: First Class (2011)

X-Men: First Class initiates a new chapter, rewinding to the franchise's earliest point. Beginning in 1944 at Auschwitz, the film progresses to 1962, detailing the origins of Charles Xavier, Erik Lehnsherr/Magneto, the X-Men, and the Brotherhood of Mutants.

Read our review of X-Men: First Class.

X-Men: First Class 20th Century Fox Jun 3, 2011

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