Confused about the correct order of the X-Men films? Don't worry, Jaka's article this time will discuss the sequence of the X-Men films from beginning to end in detail.
For those of you who have just watched the X-Men movies, or even die-hard fans, sometimes you will find it difficult to put together the correct sequence of X-Men movies.
This one film franchise does involve time travel which causes the future plot to change and this franchise is divided into 2 timeline different.
To make your viewing experience even more meaningful and far from confusing, Jaka has prepared a sequence for watching X-Men movies based on the storyline for all of you.
X-Men Movie Sequence from Beginning to End
Before discussing the sequence of watching the X-Men movies further, keep in mind that timeline This movie is divided into 3 partsn is the beginning, timeline branch A, and timeline branch B.
The starting timeline is timeline unaffected by Wolverine's journey into the past or the films set before X-Men: Days of Future Past.
After X-Men: Days of Future Past, the X-Men film sequence is split in two based on Mystiqu's decision to kill Dr. Tarsk or not.
Therefore, Jaka divides this article into 3 parts according to the storyline that occurs, namely early phase, timeline A (when Mystique killed Tarsk), and timeline B (when Mustique didn't kill Tarsk).
The Initial Phase of the X-Men Movie Sequence
There are two films that Jaka put into the initial phase, namely: X-Men: First Class and also X-Men: Days of Future Past.
Actually X-Men: Days of Future Past is divided into 2 parts and is also classified into 2 timeline different. To make it simpler, ApkVenue classifies it to the initial phase only.
Jaka will discuss the full explanation in the film itself, and here are 2 X-Men films that are classified as early stages.
1. X-Men: First Class (2011)
This superhero movie tells the story of the beginning of the formation of the mutant school formed by Professor X and also Magneto.
In this film you will understand why Professor X and Magneto became frenemies, and to what extent their ideologies are at odds.
X-Men: First Class is the first film in the X-Men film sequence based on the storyline, and this period is not affected by time travel in the next movie.
Title | X-Men: First Class |
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Show | June 3, 2011 |
Duration | 2 hours 11 minutes |
Production | Marvel Entertainment, The Donners' Company, et al |
Director | Matthew Vaughn |
Cast | James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, et al |
Genre | Action, adventure, Sci-Fi |
Rating | 7.7/10 (IMDb.com) |
2. X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
This one is a film that is responsible for the complexity of the X-Men film sequence because principle time travel which he carried.
There is 1 events The key in this movie is Mystique's choice to kill Tarsk or not. If Mystique kills him then in the future the Sentinels group will hunt mutants to extinction like at the beginning of the film.
On the other hand, when Mystique didn't kill Tarsk, timeline will change to the era of Apocalypse and Dark Phoenix. The final footage of this film also shows a different future from the beginning of the film.
After this film, the timeline of the X-Men franchise will be divided into two and the following films will be classified into one timeline only.
Title | X-Men: Days of Future Past |
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Show | 23 may 2014 |
Duration | 2 hours 12 minutes |
Production | Marvel Entertainment, TSG Entertainment, et al |
Director | Bryan Singer |
Cast | Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman, et al |
Genre | Action, adventure, Sci-Fi |
Rating | 8/10 (IMDb.com) |
Timeline A (Original X-Men Timeline)
Timeline The first thing ApkVenue will discuss is timeline where Mystique decides to kill Dr. Tarsk (Peter Dinklage).
Because of this, Mystique was arrested and the government obtained his DNA and developed a Sentinel robot based on his DNA.
Sentinels have the power to mimic the power of mutants they encounter, making them an impossible creature to beat.
Based on this incident, the following is the order of watching the X-Men films which are classified as: timeline A that ends in the future at the beginning of X-Men: Days of Future Past.
1. X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), Sequence to Watch the First X-Men Movie Timeline A
This film tells the story of the origins of the legendary X-Men, Wolverine, in obtaining his Adamantium claw.
X-Men Wolverine Origin focuses on Wolverine and his brother Sabertooth's rivalry, and how American Special Forces tried to get into the conflict between the two of them.
This action film is quite well made with various fight scenes tucked into it, although the ending is a bit confusing.
Title | X-Men Origins: Wolverine |
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Show | May 1, 2009 |
Duration | 1 hour 47 minutes |
Production | Marvel Entertainment, The Donners' Company, et al |
Director | Gavin Hood |
Cast | Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Ryan Reynolds, et al |
Genre | Action, adventure, Sci-Fi |
Rating | 6.6/10 (IMDb.com) |
2. X-Men (2000)
Next X-Men movie sequence at timeline A is X-Men (2000). The first film that became the pioneer of this superhero film franchise quite a sensation when it was released.
This film tells the story of the conflict between two groups of mutants with different ideologies led by Professor X and his rival Magneto.
This Sci-Fi Movie bsucceeded in bringing the audience to enjoy adult superhero films seasoned by the drama of ideology and principles of life.
Title | X-Men |
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Show | 14 July 2000 |
Duration | 1 hour 44 minutes |
Production | Marvel Entertainment Group, The Donners' Company, et al |
Director | Bryan Singer |
Cast | Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, et al |
Genre | Action, adventure, Sci-Fi |
Rating | 7.4/10 (IMDb.com) |
3. X2: X-Men United (2003)
Focusing on the mutant struggle for survival, X-Men United lead to more conflict from the first film.
This X-Men film series shows how the group led by Professor X and Magneto Struggle with a different path for their right to life.
You will be treated to an interesting storyline and also captivating action scenes throughout this film.
Title | X2: X-Men United |
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Show | May 2, 2003 |
Duration | 2 hours 14 minutes |
Production | Marvel Enterprises, The Donners' Company, et al |
Director | Bryan Singer |
Cast | Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, et al |
Genre | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller |
Rating | 7.4/10 (IMDb.com) |
X-Men Timeline A Movie Sequence Continuation
4. X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
The third X-Men film sequence in the original X-Men film trilogy tells the story of Jean Gray who lost control and began to transform into a dark phoenix.
In the midst of this difficulty, the mutants who belonged to the X-Men group too have to fight against the government which still discriminates against mutants.
In this film, you will see a large-scale final war between a group of mutants led by Professor X, Magneto, and also government troops.
Title | X-Men: The Last Stand |
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Show | May 2, 2006 |
Duration | 1 hour 44 minutes |
Production | Marvel Entertainment, The Donners' Company, et al |
Director | Brett Ratner |
Cast | Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, et al |
Genre | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi |
Rating | 6.7/10 (IMDb.com) |
5. The Wolverine (2013)
This action film actually belongs to the filler in the X-Men movie sequence. The Wolverine tells the story of Logan's adventures in the land of Sakura.
Logan meets a Japanese soldier he saved during the second world war, and this soldier offers Logan a way to end his immortality.
Even though it belongs to filler, this movie still filled with various captivating actions and a worthy storyline for you to watch as entertainment on the weekends.
This film will be the last film in timeline A before the initial scene in X-Men: Days of Future Past where the mutants are heavily attacked by Sentinel robots.
Title | The Wolverine |
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Show | 26 July 2013 |
Duration | 2 hours 6 minutes |
Production | Marvel Entertainment, The Donners' Company, et al |
Director | James Mangold |
Cast | Hugh Jackman, Will Yun Lee, Tao Okamoto, et al |
Genre | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi |
Rating | 6.7/10 (IMDb.com) |
Timeline B (New X-Men Timeline)
Timeline B or timeline this new future is a changed future thanks to Logan's success in prevent Mystique from killing Dr. Tarsk.
This one incident changed the course of the future, and automatically the order of watching the X-Men movies change to timeline the new one this.
The following are some of the films that fall into this category: timeline B where the Sentinel robot was not made and the future of the Mutants is still a mystery.
1. X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
The sequence for watching the first X-Men film in timeline B is about the first mutant to appear on earth with extraordinary powers, namely, Apocalypse.
This movie go back to when the X-Men team was formed and its members are still struggling to control the power they have.
With these limitations, they must fight against creatures with extraordinary powers which they had never met before.
Title | X-Men: Apocalypse |
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Show | May 27, 2016 |
Duration | 2 hours 24 minutes |
Production | Marvel Entertainment, TSG Entertainment, et al |
Director | Bryan Singer |
Cast | James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, et al |
Genre | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi |
Rating | 6.7/10 (IMDb.com) |
2. Xmen: Dark Phoenix (2019)
What will happen if The world's strongest mutant lost control? This premise is trying to be lifted in the latest X-Men film series X-Men: Dark Phoenix.
In this film, the members of the X-Men are faced with a dilemma regarding what should they do to deal with the out of control Jean Gray.
Will the X-Men fight Jean, or try to revive him? Listen for yourself how it ends.
Title | X-Men: Dark Phoenix |
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Show | 7 June 2019 |
Duration | 1 hour 53 minutes |
Production | 20th Century Fox, Marvel Entertainment, et al |
Director | Simon Kinberg |
Cast | James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, et al |
Genre | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi |
Rating | 5.8/10 (IMDb.com) |
3. Deadpool (2016)
Next X-Men movie sequence at timeline B is the adult superhero film Deadpool. The film, starring Ryan Reynolds, was a huge success when it was released in the market.
Deadpool combines elements of comedy and violence brilliantly in this film, and this antihero character instantly becomes a new idol.
Deadpool doesn't directly intersect with the main members of the X-Men, but this film still part of the X-Men series.
Title | Deadpool |
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Show | February 12, 2016 |
Duration | 1 hour 48 minutes |
Production | 20th Century Fox, Marvel Entertainment, et al |
Director | Tim Miller |
Cast | Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, T.J. Miller, et al |
Genre | Action, Adventure, Comedy |
Rating | 8/10 (IMDb.com) |
X-Men Timeline B Movie Sequence Continuation
4. Deadpool 2 (2018)
Still talking about the super funny antihero figure, Deadpool 2 try to bring a more serious story with a bandage of action and comedy.
Again, the efforts of Ryan Reynold and his friends yielded encouraging results, Deadpool 2 managed to achieve revenue of up to 758 million USD.
Even though the X-Men elements are only shown a little, this film still must be included in the X-Men film sequence from beginning to end.
Title | Deadpool 2 |
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Show | 18 may 2018 |
Duration | 1 hour 59 minutes |
Production | 20th Century Fox, Marvel Entertainment, et al |
Director | David Leitch |
Cast | Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, Morena Baccarin, et al |
Genre | Action, Adventure, Comedy |
Rating | 7.7/10 (IMDb.com) |
5. Logan (2017)
The last X-Men movie sequence in timeline B is Logan which was released in 2017. In this movie you will see Wolverine and Professor X's aging action.
What's more, you'll see what it would be like if Wolverine takes on the role of a father who has to protect her daughter.
Not only action, in this film you will also be treated to a touching story that is rarely shown in the superhero film franchise.
Title | Logan |
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Show | March 3, 2017 |
Duration | 2 hours 17 minutes |
Production | 20th Century Fox, Marvel Entertainment, et al |
Director | James Mangold |
Cast | Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Dafne Keen, et al |
Genre | Action, Drama, Sci-Fi |
Rating | 8.1/10 (IMDb.com) |
That's the order of the X-Men movies from beginning to end that you can use as a reference when you want to re-watch it.
This superhero film franchise is a little confusing compared to other superhero films, but the quality can still be calculated.
Hopefully the information that Jaka shares this time is useful for all of you, and see you again in the next articles.
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