Mar 21, 2019 the xmen cinematic universe is complicatedperhaps more complicated than that of any other superhero franchise. X men trilogy 20002005 here we again see charles fine 1986 when jean is a kid. Dark phoenix was already likely to be the last chapter in the main xmen saga, and the movies dismal opening weekend has likely sealed the superheroes fate. Oct 21, 2016 how logan fits into the xmen timeline our xpert explains everything on wolverine 3 logan will be hugh jackmans final film as wolverine, but how on earth does it fit into the xmen timeline. Its difficult to do, considering the xmen timeline constantly jumps. It also consists of a bunch of jumbled timelines and subfranchises, meaning watching the xmen movies in order isnt such an easy task. The movie that really messed everything up was x men. And just how does wolverines logan, new mutants and deadpool fit. Xmen movies in chronological order how to watch foxs. Xmen fans got some good news tuesday when logan director james mangold confirmed to the hollywood reporter that he has been working on a script that. From here, the events of the original x men trilogy and the wolverine unfold, leading to the dark timeline of days of future past. Professor xavier can still walk in a flashback in the x men. The films, therefore, are allowed to use only the core characters of the x men universe.
Original and new timelines explained with logan having been in theaters for some time now, some confusion regarding the timelines have come up. Xmen alternate timeline movies works archive of our own. The xmen movie timeline is very confusing compared to its mcu counterpart. Mistakes are going to be made, but generally speaking, the history of the original xmen timeline proceeded as it always had up to the point at which logan changed it. How to watch all the xmen movies in order radio times. Oct 21, 2016 where does logan fit in the x men timeline. Mar 08, 2017 x men 2000 this was the first x men movie that was released and started the successful chain of sequels and prequels and spinoffs. Days of future past left wolverine in two timelines. Days of future past because it altered the timeline. Set in the near future, the series kicks off with hugh jackmans logan stumbling onto professor xs mutant academy. Wolverine takes place in the late 1970s, more than a decade after the events of xmen. When and where does the last wolverine movie take place.
Jun 04, 2019 confused by the crazy xmen movie timeline. For instance, charles xavier seen notyetparalyzed in x men origins. The complete xmen movie timeline explained screen rant. Recently i have seen many have the timelines with xmen confused. After watching logan which was the first superhero movie ive enjoyed in ages im a little confused as to whether logan falls into any of the timelines from the previous movies, or if its a standalone. Mar 02, 2017 heres the entire xmen movie timeline, complete with everything that happened to wolverine up to logan free of spoilers for the new movie.
They are greeted by charles xavier and are taken to his school. Xmen united 2003 the sequel to the xmen picks off directly after the events of the first xmen movie, so it can also be considered to take place. Recently i have seen many have the timelines with x men confused. Deadpool 2 makes the xmen movies timeline more confusing. Which xmen movie timeline does dark phoenix fit into. Thus, in a chronological order it is the second film in the timeline of the xmen series story. But following the xmen movie timeline and all the stuff thats happened to logan isnt easy, especially since half of it got rewritten by time travel. Xmen 2000 this was the first xmen movie that was released and started the successful chain of sequels and prequels and spinoffs. Thanos channels logan in infinity war fanmade trailer. Apocalypse suggests that scott summers and jean grey meet and fall in love as teens in the 1980s. Mar 09, 2017 eric bayandersen on making sense of the xmen movie timelines to say that the xmen movies are convoluted and confusing would be an understatement over the past 17 years the franchise. Sep 06, 2017 days of future past left wolverine in two timelines. For other uses of wolverine, see wolverine disambiguation wolverine born james jimmy howlett, also known as logan, was a mutant born with retractable forearm claws, enhanced physical parameters, and a powerful healing factor.
Heres how all the xmen movies fit together, by order of the events that happen in the films. Finally, we arrive at the member of the movie catalogue best left forgotten. The trailer for logan makes it clear that the movie takes place further in the future of foxs xmen movie universe than. But during that opening montage and the prologue to the wolverine baby logan troye sivan. It can be confusing to see how all the x men movies fit in order, what the timeline is, and whats happening, but weve made it easy with our guide. If the xmen movie timelines seem confusing, then youll love this whiteboard explanation. Despite featuring fewer films, its eight years older and crucially features the dreaded timetravel plot device. Set in the 21st century, it takes place around 20002003. The original xmen films were launched by 2000s xmen. Mistakes are going to be made, but generally speaking, the history of the original x men timeline proceeded as it always had up to the point at which logan changed it. Lets talk about the xmen film franchises continuity, um, issues. Jun 05, 2019 which x men movie timeline does dark phoenix fit into. The xmen movies havent been good to make movies in a chronological order.
The remnants of the xmen and free mutants are massacred in china. The first film sees the xmen save humanity from the merciless bad guy magneto and his hightech device that turns normies into mutants or, in some cases, a sweaty pool of water. Logan is set in 2019 and sees wolverine take x 23 on a road trip across the us image. The xmen movie timelines can get pretty confusing, but this breakdown.
After watching all the films i have constructed these movie events in 2 different timelines. But i have made the list the way i think people should see it. Jun, 2019 the wolverine and logan made it officialxmen. All xmen movies in chronological order updated imdb. Fox the film was hugh jackmans ninth, and final appearance as wolverine, after appearing in all three x men. Wolverine fitting in x men timelineplot summaries time. I watched them in release order, and i decided to create another watch order for these xmen films. Before we introduce the fan theories, its important to discuss the xmen universes most widely accepted theory. The early years of james logan, featuring his rivalry with his brother victor creed, his service in the special forces team weapon x, and his. The xmen continuity starts as one singular timeline, with xmen origins. The xmen including jean grey and cyclops are all present at the xmansion. Still, it acts as a good explanation of how logan received his adamantium skeleton, and why he fails to remember any of his past thanks to an adamantium bullet. Heres wolverines complete history, including time travel changes and the setup for logan. It can be confusing to see how all the xmen movies fit in order, what the timeline is, and whats happening, but weve made it easy with our guide.
I thought it would be difficult because of all the timelines, but it was actually pretty easy. The complete xmen movie timeline explained from 2000 to dark phoenix the original xmen movie timeline. Jan 22, 2017 james mangold clarifies hugh jackmans recent statement that logan isnt set in the x men movie universe. It is no secret that the x men film series has more than a few disasters when it comes to films and their continunity timeline. Feb 23, 2017 the x men movie timeline is so complicated. Logan seemingly connects to the first class timeline, since the latest film in that timeline x men. X men united 2003 the sequel to the x men picks off directly after the events of the first x men movie, so it can also be considered to take place. The complete xmen movie timeline, including the setup for. The gifted and legion do not appear to be part of either xmen movie timelines. Adamantium is injected into logans skeletal system by this time. Later, magneto and professor x, still friends, recruit jean grey.
The gifted and legion do not appear to be part of either x men movie timelines. New for 2020 we have themed stickers and other thankyou gifts for those who are able to make a donation. What is the x men movie universe or x men cinematic universe. Oct 21, 2016 where does wolverine 3 fit into the x men timeline. Ive previously published posts about the xmen movie timelines on the honchosfx blog. There are the original films, prequels, spinoffs and a movie that basically.
Apocalypse and references to wolverines death in logan. Wolverine officially marking the beginning of this original timeline, being the earliest entry in the franchise. Dark phoenix is out this week, but the xmen movie timeline is. Professor xavier can still walk in a flashback in the xmen. Its not really beholden to timelines and storylines in the other movies. Logan further complicates the xmen timeline bustle.
Released in 2009, as the 4th movie of the franchise, xmen origins. The remnants of the x men and free mutants are massacred in china. Dark phoenix is out this week, but the xmen movie timeline is getting very confusing after x. Heres the entire xmen movie timeline, complete with everything that happened to wolverine up to logan free of spoilers for the new movie. James mangold clarifies hugh jackmans recent statement that logan isnt set in the xmen movie universe. I watched them in release order, and i decided to create another watch order for these x men films. Its hard to pin down exact dates in the original xmen films, but logan and victor. The complete xmen movie timeline, including the setup. We break down the entire xmen movie timeline once and for all. Logan and halfbrother victor creed fight in world war i. Wolverine, then paralyzed twenty years earlier in x men. The coleader of the x men, he was also a famous hero and warrior being a veteran of multiple wars.
The timeline of the x men universe is not just complex, it is perhaps the most complicated of all cinematic timelines. Jun 06, 2019 every xmen movie produced after 2006s xmen. Logan successfully manages to prevent trasks assassination in 1973 and indirectly changes history itself, erasing the original timeline from existence. The new xmen movie timeline made by days of future past. If the xmen movie timelines seem confusing, then youll. The x men movie timeline is very confusing compared to its mcu. The trauma activates eriks dormant mutant genes, causing him to bend metal for the first time.
Wolverine takes place in the late 1970s, more than a decade after the events of xmen first class. For instance, charles xavier seen notyetparalyzed in xmen origins. Xmen is an american superhero film series based on the fictional superhero team of the same name, who originally appeared in a series of comic books created by stan lee and jack kirby and published by marvel comics. Yet if you look at all of these movies, theres no setup whatsoever for cable to exist in the timeline, anywhere. Xmen timeline explained when does dark phoenix take place. May 20, 2018 hence despite being introduced as a young teenager in that 2009 movie, 2011s xmen. Heres how logan barely fits in the xmen timeline inverse. Eric bayandersen on making sense of the xmen movie timelines to say that the xmen movies are convoluted and confusing would be an. Every xmen movie, ranked worst to best that means there are really two major xmen timelines, which diverge from one another at xmen. For the most part, i enjoyed them, and i realized that there was no good watch order for these movies. Its not really beholden to timelines and storylines in. The movie that really messed everything up was xmen.
X men or the x men saga is an american superhero film series based on the fictional superhero team of the same name, who originally appeared in a series of comic books created by stan lee and jack kirby and published by marvel comics. To make sense of the quickly shifting timelines, we must view them through our. And yet, the deadpool and logan spinoffs dont sit comfortably with either of them, meaning they realistically have to be considered further alternate futures. Wolverine, professor x, who has lost his hair and can still stand, collects the next generation of x men from strykers base.
Well, when they first decided to make an x men film, 20th century fox took licence for the marvel characters that were core to the x men comic series. We see this scene play out almost identically in xmen x1 as well as xmen. The x men including jean grey and cyclops are all present at the x mansion. The xmen cinematic universe is complicatedperhaps more complicated than that of any other superhero franchise. Cornelius something that happened at the end of x men origins. Logan stars wolverine in a bleak future, but which one. Apocalypse had a midcredits scene with a company collecting logan and other mutants blood. So i will do my very best to try to explain it as simple as possible you may even learn a thing or two. Logan is 2017s most complained about movie in the u.
The x men movies havent been good to make movies in a chronological order. All the xmen movies ranked, from worst to best paste. Hence despite being introduced as a young teenager in that 2009 movie, 2011s xmen. Lets talk about the x men film franchises continuity, um, issues. There are a total of 12 movies to date, released from 2000 to 2019, but the actual story they tell spans from the 1960s to the 2020s. The complete x men movie timeline explained from 2000 to dark phoenix the x men movie timelines can get pretty confusing, but this breakdown guides you from x men to days of future past, and on to dark phoenix. How a logan sequel following x23 could revive the xmen.
How logan screws up the xmen movie timeline even more. Bone clawed logan jackman and his brother, victor are living from war to war. Thus, in a chronological order it is the second film of the xmen timeline. How logan fits into the xmen timeline our xpert explains everything on wolverine 3 logan will be hugh jackmans final film as wolverine, but how on earth does it. Jan 26, 2020 it also consists of a bunch of jumbled timelines and subfranchises, meaning watching the x men movies in order isnt such an easy task.
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