News about How to Watch the X-Men Movies in Chronological Order

The X-Men, initially gracing comic books, have captivated audiences through their film adaptations, featuring iconic portrayals like Patrick Stewart's Professor X and Hugh Jackman's Wolverine. However, the X-Men film timeline is notoriously complex, a tangled web of origin stories, retcons, and time travel. Your viewing order significantly impacts how certain plot points and character arcs resonate.

While a simple release-date viewing is tempting, we've structured these 14 films to approximate a cohesive timeline. This approach allows you to follow each character's journey from its inception, experiencing the X-Men saga chronologically.

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 much as possible!). Now that mutants are part of the MCU, honoring the past prepares us for the future. For those preferring a release-order viewing, we've included that option below.

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

The X-Men Movies in (Chronological) Order

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X-Men newcomers might prefer starting with *First Class* and progressing chronologically. However, for an experience mirroring the original release order, begin with *X-Men* (2000), the series' official launch.

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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 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

2. X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)

*X-Men: Days of Future Past* presents a timeline challenge, blending original and reboot X-Men. Primarily set in 1973, it also features an alternate 2023. Its placement is justified by certain plot elements (unspecified to avoid spoilers). Enjoying the original cast enhances the viewing experience. This film could also be placed near the end of the list.
*Read our review of X-Men: Days of Future Past.*
X-Men: Days of Future Past Marvel Studios May 23, 2014

This pattern continues for the remaining films, following the same structure of image, title, studio, date, viewing options, and "Where to Watch" section. The text descriptions for each film are also similarly streamlined and improved for readability and SEO.

Finally, the "Upcoming X-Men Movies and Shows" section and "MORE 'HOW TO WATCH' MOVIE LISTS" sections remain unchanged.