Deadpool 3 is set to release in 2024 with Hugh Jackman reprising his most iconic role as the mutant Wolverine. The first movie based on Marvel’s X-Men came out in 2000. Since it was so successful, Hollywood kept making more.
While some of these superhero movies are downright fantastic, others are forgettable, and a couple are just terrible. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a newcomer to the X-Men world, this guide will help you navigate the highs and lows of Professor X’s School for Gifted Youngsters.
X-Men: Dark Phoenix (2019) – 22%
- Director: Simon Kinberg
- Starring: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult
Official synopsis: A mission gone wrong catapults Jean Grey into a dangerous struggle with an ancient power. As the power grows unstable, the X-Men face a dire choice; rescue their friend or the world.
The New Mutants (2020) – 36%
- Director: Josh Boone
- Starring: Maisie Williams, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Heaton, Alice Braga
Official synopsis: The New Mutants follows Danielle Moonstar and four other teenagers as they wake in an abandoned research facility after surviving a strange tornado. Under the watchful eye of Dr. Cecilia Reyes, they learn to master their extraordinary abilities.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) – 38%
- Director: Gavin Hood
- Starring: Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, will.i.am, Lynn Collins
Official synopsis: The intertwined lives of mutant brothers Logan and Victor are rocked by betrayal and vengeance. After leaving a violent past behind, Logan’s newfound tranquillity is disrupted, setting him on a path of revenge.
X-Men: Apocalypse (2016) – 47%
- Director: Bryan Singer
- Starring: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar Isaac
Official synopsis: The first and most formidable mutant, Apocalypse, awakens to recruit powerful mutants for his mission to reshape the world. As humanity faces extinction, Raven and Professor X steer a youthful X-Men team to fight their deadliest adversary.
X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) – 57%
- Director: Brett Ratner
- Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry
Official synopsis: The emergence of a ‘cure’ sparks controversy among mutants and incites Magneto to assemble a strong force against it. Complicating the X-Men’s mission is the return of Jean Grey as the destructive Dark Phoenix, allied with Magneto.
The Wolverine (2013) – 70%
- Director: James Mangold
- Starring: Hugh Jackman, Hiroyuki Sanada, Famke Janssen, Will Yun Lee
Official synopsis: Logan finds himself navigating unfamiliar territory in Japan, embroiled in a deadly battle that pushes him to his limits. As he confronts samurai warriors and wrestles with his near-immortality, he emerges with newfound strength.
X-Men (2000) – 82%
- Director: Bryan Singer
- Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Famke Janssen
Official synopsis: The world of X-Men is filled with fear and distrust between humans and mutants. Rogue’s journey away from home entangles her and Wolverine in Magneto’s nefarious scheme, sparking a desperate rescue mission by Professor Xavier’s team.
Deadpool 2 (2018) – 84%
- Director: David Leitch
- Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin, Morena Baccarin, Zazie Beetz
Official synopsis: Wade Wilson, also known as Deadpool, embarks on a mission to safeguard a young mutant from the relentless Cable. Amidst high-octane action, Wade’s journey also brings him closer to rediscovering the essence of family.
X-Men 2 (2003) – 85%
- Director: Bryan Singer
- Starring: Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry
Official synopsis: The X-Men face a new round of challenges when a mutant, triggers anti-mutant measures, and Stryker discovers Professor X’s school. As Magneto plots to escape and his school is under attack, Professor X forms a shaky alliance to save the day.
Deadpool (2016) – 85%
- Director: Tim Miller
- Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein, T.J. Miller
Official synopsis: Deadpool follows the transformation of former Special Forces operative Wade Wilson into the fast-healing mercenary Deadpool. With his newfound powers and a wicked sense of humor, he embarks on a mission to exact revenge on the man who destroyed his life.
X-Men: First Class (2011) – 86%
- Director: Matthew Vaughn
- Starring: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Rose Byrne, Jennifer Lawrence
Official synopsis: A young Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr join forces with other mutants to combat a massive threat. This alliance, however, seeds a rift that sparks the long-lasting war between Professor X’s X-Men and Magneto’s Brotherhood.
X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) – 90%
- Director: Bryan Singer
- Starring: Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence
Official synopsis: X-Men: Days of Future Past follows Wolverine as he travels back to 1973 to alter a crucial event. Tasked with convincing Mystique to abandon her assassination attempt, he holds the fate of both mutants and their human companions in his hands.
Logan (2017) – 94%
- Director: James Mangold
- Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Dafne Keen, Richard E. Grant
Official synopsis: It’s 2029 and the mutant population is all but wiped out. Logan, now older and losing his self-healing powers, spends his days driving a limousine and caring for a sick Professor X. However, events take a turn when he’s asked to protect Laura, a young girl with abilities strikingly similar to his.
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