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How to Watch the X-Men Movies in Chronological Order

Author : David Mar 20,2025

The X-Men, initially gracing comic books, have captivated audiences through their film adaptations, featuring beloved characters like Patrick Stewart's Professor X and Hugh Jackman's Wolverine. However, navigating the X-Men film timeline can be a challenge, with its intricate blend 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 an option, we've structured the 14 films to approximate a cohesive timeline. This approach allows you to experience the X-Men saga from its inception, following each character's journey from the earliest stages.

Confused about the X-Men movie timeline's relationship to the MCU? Follow this link for a comprehensive (as possible!) explanation!

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-date viewing order, we've included that below.

Here’s our largely 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 movies? Starting with *First Class* and proceeding chronologically is a good choice. Alternatively, for the original viewing experience, begin with *X-Men* (2000), the series' debut.

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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, it then jumps to 1962, following young Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr/Magneto, and the origins of 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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