How to Watch the X-Men Movies in Chronological Order

The X-Men, initially gracing comic book pages, have captivated audiences through their film adaptations, featuring iconic portrayals like Patrick Stewart's Professor X and Hugh Jackman's Wolverine. However, navigating the X-Men film timeline can be a challenge, given its intricate blend of origin stories, retcons, and time travel. Your viewing order significantly impacts how plot twists and character arcs resonate. While a straightforward release-order viewing is an option, we've structured a chronological viewing guide across the 14 films, offering a more cohesive narrative journey from each character's earliest moments.

Confused about the X-Men movie timeline's relationship to the MCU? We've got you covered with a detailed explanation (as best we can)!

With mutants now part of the MCU, celebrating the past feels like the perfect way to prepare for the future. For those preferring a release-date viewing, we've included that order below.

Here's our 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? Starting with *First Class* and following the chronological order is recommended. However, if you prefer experiencing the films as originally released, begin with *X-Men* (2000), the series' starting point.

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X-Men Movies in Chronological Order

1. X-Men: First Class (2011)

Beginning in 1944 at Auschwitz and progressing to 1962, *X-Men: First Class* unveils the origins of Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr/Magneto, and the birth of both the X-Men and the Brotherhood. This marks the start of a new X-Men chapter, rewinding the franchise's timeline to its earliest point.

Read our review of X-Men: First Class.

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

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For more on upcoming X-Men projects, explore our guide to all upcoming MCU movies.

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