X-Men Movies in Order: Chronological & by Release Date

X-Men movies ushered in a new era of comic movies in the film industry. They had their roots in the concept of superheroes but gave us a deeper meaning and showed us that they have many colors themself. If you want to watch this masterpiece, you need to go through this read which gives you X-Men movies in chronological order

Although the X-Men creators are perfectly clear about many things, the chronological order and the release dates of the movies are not one and the same. So let us show you how to enjoy the experience of these movies as you should.

X-Men Movies In Chronological Order

X-Men movies came to the film industry with full power. The producer of X-Men movies is “Lauren Shuler Donner,” who brought this film sequel to the 20th-century film industry and made a large number of hit movies throughout his career. He brought film rights in 1994. So let us begin.

1. X-Men First Class (2011)

X-Men first class has its origins in the Cold War (The war of ideology between the USA and the USSR) during the 1960s. In this movie, two different mutants became good friends. Charles and Erik tried their best to take humanity out of the brink of the Cold War. 

Due to the unfavorable circumstances, the two friends get separated and started living away from one another. Both friends gave their best to track down one of the mutants of the Nazi group, i.e., Kevin Bacon.  

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

Convinced that mutants pose a threat to humanity, Dr. Bolivar Trask (Peter Dinklage) develops the Sentinels, enormous robotic weapons that can detect a mutant gene and zero in on that person. In the 21st century, the Sentinels have evolved into highly efficient killing machines. With mutants now facing extinction, Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) volunteers to go back in time and rally the X-Men of the past to help change a pivotal moment in history and thereby save their future.

3. X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)

Logan (Wolverine) fell in love with a woman (Kayla Silverfox) and starts living happily. His life was full of contentment and satisfaction. There comes a twist. The half-brother of Logan kills Kayla. Logan’s ultimate aim is to kill and take revenge on this vicious brother. Logan wanted to do it by hook or by crook. 

All these things made him become a part of the Weapon X program. Logan takes a very difficult training to fulfill his desire. Logan also covered his bones with adamantium to avoid all the destructive effects. The role of Wolverine made him able to take his revenge. 

4. X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)

Here, the story revolves around the ancient mutant; En Sabah Noor (Apocalypse). Apocalypse aimed at wiping out the modern civilization of the current world. The ultimate aim is to make a new world where Apocalypse will take over the powers of modern civilization. 

X-Men: Apocalypse film didn’t get much financial support from the viewers. Most of the people found it worth ignoring. 

5. X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019)

The X-Men face their most formidable and powerful foe when one of their own, Jean Grey, starts to spiral out of control. During a rescue mission in outer space, Jean is nearly killed when she’s hit by a mysterious cosmic force. Once she returns home, this force not only makes her infinitely more powerful but far more unstable. The X-Men must now band together to save her soul and battle aliens that want to use Grey’s new abilities to rule the galaxy.

6. X-Men (2000)

They are children of the atom, homo superior, the next link in the chain of evolution. Each was born with a unique genetic mutation, which at puberty manifested itself in extraordinary powers. In a world filled with hate and prejudice, they are feared by those who cannot accept their differences. Led by Xavier the X-Men fight to protect a world that fears them. They are locked in a battle with former colleague and friend, Magneto who believes humans and mutants should never co-exist.

7. X2: X-Men United (2003)

Stryker (Brian Cox), a villainous former Army commander, holds the key to Wolverine’s (Hugh Jackman) past and the future of the X-Men. This threat re-ignites the call for a mutant registration act. Stryker starts a full-out assault on Professor Xavier’s (Patrick Stewart) mansion and school. After escaping his plastic cell, Magneto (Ian McKellen) proposes a partnership with Xavier and the X-Men to combat this new formidable enemy they both have in common.

8. X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)

The discovery of a cure for mutations leads to a turning point for Mutants (Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, Anna Paquin, Rebecca Romijn, Kelsey Grammer). They may now choose to give up their powers and become fully human or retain their uniqueness and remain isolated. War looms between the followers of Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart), who preaches tolerance, and those of Magneto (Ian McKellen), who advocates survival of the fittest.

9. The Wolverine (2013)

Lured to a Japan he hasn’t seen since World War II, century-old mutant Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) finds himself in a shadowy realm of yakuza and samurai. Wolverine is pushed to his physical and emotional brink when he is forced to go on the run with a powerful industrialist’s daughter (Tao Okamoto) and is confronted — for the first time — with the prospect of death. As he struggles to rediscover the hero within himself, he must grapple with powerful foes and the ghosts of his own haunted past.

10. Deadpool (2016)

Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) is a former Special Forces operative who now works as a mercenary. His world comes crashing down when evil scientist Ajax (Ed Skrein) tortures, disfigures and transforms him into Deadpool. The rogue experiment leaves Deadpool with accelerated healing powers and a twisted sense of humor. With help from mutant allies Colossus and Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Brianna Hildebrand), Deadpool uses his new skills to hunt down the man who nearly destroyed his life.

11. The New Mutants (2020)

Five teenage mutants — Mirage, Wolfsbane, Cannonball, Sunspot and Magik — undergo treatments at a secret institution that will cure them of their dangerous powers. Invited by Dr. Cecilia Reyes to share their stories, their memories soon turn into terrifying realities as they start to question why they’re being held and who’s trying to destroy them.

12. Deadpool 2 (2018)

Wisecracking mercenary Deadpool meets Russell, an angry teenage mutant who lives at an orphanage. When Russell becomes the target of Cable — a genetically enhanced soldier from the future — Deadpool realizes that he’ll need some help saving the boy from such a superior enemy. He soon joins forces with Bedlam, Shatterstar, Domino and other powerful mutants to protect young Russell from Cable and his advanced weaponry.

13. Logan (2017)

In the near future, a weary Logan (Hugh Jackman) cares for an ailing Professor X (Patrick Stewart) at a remote outpost on the Mexican border. His plan to hide from the outside world gets upended when he meets a young mutant (Dafne Keen) who is very much like him. Logan must now protect the girl and battle the dark forces that want to capture her.

X-Men Movies Order By Release Date

Here is the order of X-Men movies by their release date. If you want to watch the X-Men series according to their release date, you need to follow the given sequence. 

• X-Men (2000)
• X2: X-Men United (2003)
• X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
• X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
• X-Men: First Class (2011)
• The Wolverine (2013)
• X-Men: Days Of Future Past (2014)
• Deadpool (2016)
• X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
• Logan (2017)
• Deadpool 2 (2018)
• X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019)
• The New Mutants (2020)

Is It Important To Watch X-Men Movies In Order?

There is no compulsion to watch the X-Men movies in order. It would be totally up to you whether you watch them in order or out of their order. Watching movies in order (chronological order or the order of release date) will help you understand each character. You will also learn about the main idea of the X-Men series.