X-Men universe in order
X-Men Marathon

Mutants are born, not made, and this marathon proves why they changed superhero cinema forever. Epic battles, emotional choices, and a saga where being different is both a power and a curse.

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28 December 2025

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Deadpool & Wolverine - 2024

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1683 Minutes

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Watching orders for X-Men

X-Men universe in order

We've all been there. You're all set for an epic X-Men marathon, with snacks in hand and streaming in HD, but then you're stumped: where do you even begin? Should you start with the 2000 X-Men film? Or maybe Wolverine? And how do Deadpool and the time-travel elements in Days of Future Past fit in? No worries, we've got your back. This guide will walk you through the whole X-Men universe in order, so you can plan the perfect night (or weekend) of watching without any stress about making decisions. From the early days of Charles and Erik to the wild finale of Logan, this is the ultimate mutant marathon. So, grab some popcorn, turn down the lights, and get ready for a binge-watching session!

1683 Minutes 14 Movies
  1. X-Men Origins: Wolverine Backdrop 1
    X-Men Origins: Wolverine Movie 107 min. 2009
    After seeking to live a normal life, Logan sets out to avenge the death of his girlfriend by undergoing the mutant Weapon X program and becoming Wolverine.
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  2. X-Men: First Class Backdrop 2
    X-Men: First Class Movie 132 min. 2011
    Before Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr took the names Professor X and Magneto, they were two young men discovering their powers for the first time. Before they were arch-enemies, they were closest of friends, working together with other mutants (some familiar, some new), to stop the greatest threat the world has ever known.
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  3. X-Men: Days of Future Past Backdrop 3
    X-Men: Days of Future Past Movie 132 min. 2014
    The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods as they join forces with their younger selves in an epic battle that must change the past – to save our future.
    USER SCORE 8
  4. X-Men: Apocalypse Backdrop 4
    X-Men: Apocalypse Movie 144 min. 2016
    After the re-emergence of the world's first mutant, world-destroyer Apocalypse, the X-Men must unite to defeat his extinction level plan.
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  5. Dark Phoenix Backdrop 5
    Dark Phoenix Movie 114 min. 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.
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  6. X-Men Backdrop 6
    X-Men Movie 104 min. 2000
    Two mutants, Rogue and Wolverine, come to a private academy for their kind whose resident superhero team, the X-Men, must oppose a terrorist organization with similar powers.
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  7. X2 Backdrop 7
    X2 Movie 133 min. 2003
    Professor Charles Xavier and his team of genetically gifted superheroes face a rising tide of anti-mutant sentiment led by Col. William Stryker. Storm, Wolverine and Jean Grey must join their usual nemeses—Magneto and Mystique—to unhinge Stryker's scheme to exterminate all mutants.
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  8. X-Men: The Last Stand Backdrop 8
    X-Men: The Last Stand Movie 104 min. 2006
    When a cure is found to treat mutations, lines are drawn amongst the X-Men—led by Professor Charles Xavier—and the Brotherhood, a band of powerful mutants organised under Xavier's former ally, Magneto.
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  9. The Wolverine Backdrop 9
    The Wolverine Movie 126 min. 2013
    Wolverine faces his ultimate nemesis - and tests of his physical, emotional, and mortal limits - in a life-changing voyage to modern-day Japan.
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  10. Deadpool Backdrop 10
    Deadpool Movie 108 min. 2016
    The origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who, after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.
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  11. The New Mutants Backdrop 11
    The New Mutants Movie 94 min. 2020
    Five young mutants, just discovering their abilities while held in a secret facility against their will, fight to escape their past sins and save themselves.
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  12. Logan Backdrop 12
    Logan Movie 137 min. 2017
    In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hideout on the Mexican border. But Logan's attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are upended when a young mutant arrives, pursued by dark forces.
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  13. Deadpool 2 Backdrop 13
    Deadpool 2 Movie 120 min. 2018
    Wisecracking mercenary Deadpool battles the evil and powerful Cable and other bad guys to save a boy's life.
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  14. Deadpool & Wolverine Backdrop 14
    Deadpool & Wolverine Movie 128 min. 2024
    A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life with his days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. But when his homeworld faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit-up again with an even more reluctant Wolverine.
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine

If you really want to start at the beginning, check out X-Men Origins: Wolverine. This film reveals Logan's origins, from his childhood to his involvement with the notorious Weapon X program. It also brings us Victor Creed (Sabretooth), William Stryker, and an early version of Wade Wilson. It may not be the most popular film in the series, but it sets the stage for everything that follows. And let's be real, when Hugh Jackman's character is in full rage mode, it's always an exciting start.

X-Men: First Class

Next, let's take a trip to the 1960s with X-Men: First Class, directed by Matthew Vaughn. Check out the meeting and eventual clash between Charles Xavier (James McAvoy) and Erik Lehnsherr (Michael Fassbender). The film looks at how the X-Men and the first X-Mansion came to be, and all the mutant politics involved. The retro vibe is fresh and surprisingly funny, even though the themes are darker. And that Magneto backstory in Argentina? It's chilling.

X-Men: Days of Future Past

Things get intriguing with X-Men: Days of Future Past, a pivotal film in the Fox X-Men franchise. It's got a great mix of old and new cast members, and it's all about time travel, dystopian futures, and the Sentinels. Wolverine is sent back in time to avoid disaster, creating a perfect link between the original films and the prequels. The reset here sets the tone for everything that follows. Quicksilver's kitchen scene is an instant classic.

X-Men: Apocalypse

After the time-travel spectacle, move on to the 1980s with X-Men: Apocalypse. Get to know the young versions of Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Nightcrawler, and see Xavier's School as a real-deal mutant training ground. Oscar Isaac plays the ancient mutant Apocalypse, bringing a world-threatening menace to the story. It's not the most popular movie in the series, but the expanded mutant cast and setting make it a key middle piece.

X-Men: Dark Phoenix

Set in the 1990s, X-Men: Dark Phoenix focuses on Jean Grey's transformation under the cosmic Phoenix Force. Sophie Turner is taking over from Famke Janssen, and she's offering a fresh take on one of the most tragic X-Men stories. It's not as fast-paced as some, but if you're into character development and inner conflicts, it's a must-see. Keep an eye on the relationships that are changing over time because they impact the original trilogy.

X-Men (2000)

Now, we've arrived at the original: X-Men from 2000, directed by Bryan Singer. This is where it all started for viewers. The world's changed a lot since then, but this film shows what Marvel Comics was trying to do. The cast, Jackman, Stewart, McKellen, and Berry, is amazing, and the tone is just right: serious but not heavy. Magneto's plan, Wolverine joining the X-Men, and the first look at Cerebro and the X-Mansion give off classic Marvel vibes.

X2: X-Men United

X2 builds on its predecessor perfectly. Stryker's back with a shady plan, and we get more info on Wolverine's past and the Weapon X program. The X-Men and Magneto's Brotherhood temporarily team up, with more action and higher stakes. Nightcrawler's opening scene in the White House is legendary. For a lot of people, this is the best of the original trilogy.

X-Men: The Last Stand

This is the last of the original trilogy. It has the controversial "mutant cure" storyline and is the first attempt at the Phoenix saga. While not everyone was happy with how iconic characters were treated, it does contain important events that were later changed in the timeline. The conflict between Charles and Jean, and the unfortunate fate of some mutants, are key to understanding the X-Men timeline.

Wolverine

The Wolverine slows things down a bit, taking us to Japan after X3. Logan wrestles with loss, immortality, and his place in the world. The movie feels more like a character study than an ensemble piece, but it's visually strong in how it shows the mutant's mental state. It sets the stage for what we later see in Logan. And yes, samurai vs. adamantium claws. We're all in!

Deadpool

Get ready for some meta madness. Deadpool is a genre all its own. Ryan Reynolds breaks all the rules (and the fourth wall) as Wade Wilson in this R-rated, hilarious, over-the-top mutant film. The story works on its own, but there are a lot of references to the X-Mansion, Colossus, and even Professor X. Deadpool is a must-have in your marathon because it flips everything you know about superhero films upside down.

The New Mutants

The New Mutants is maybe the most unique film on this list. It's a mix of horror and coming-of-age, with a bunch of new faces in the cast. Magik, Wolfsbane, Cannonball, and Mirage. The film takes place between Deadpool and Logan, and while it's loosely connected to the larger franchise, you can feel the echoes of Xavier's School. It's not a must-see for the storyline, but it's definitely worth it for the atmosphere and expansion of mutant lore.

Logan

Logan is raw and pure. It's an emotional goodbye from Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, based on the Old Man Logan story. In a dystopian future where mutants are almost nonexistent, Logan deals with age, loss, and responsibility. Alongside a brilliant Patrick Stewart as a fragile Professor X and the impressive Dafne Keen as X-23, this is not your typical superhero film. It's a western, a drama, a masterpiece. Don't skip it. Ever.

Deadpool 2

It's like the first film, but even more absurd. Cable joins the mix, Domino steals the show, and the X-Force... well, you'll see. Even with all the jokes and craziness, the film has a lot of heart. Hey, just a heads-up: the time-travel jokes and plot devices here have some pretty surprising connections to earlier films, and maybe even to what's coming down the pipeline.

Deadpool & Wolverine

Finally, there's Deadpool & Wolverine. It's the film that ties everything together. Wade Wilson, Logan, TVA references, multiverse, chaos, katanas, and adamantium claws. This film is going to be the grand finale of the Fox Marvel universe and a stepping stone to the MCU. Expect meta-humor, cameos, unexpected team-ups, and maybe even an emotional edge. Check this out one last time to get the most out of your X-Men universe marathon.