X-Men (2000)
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Wolverine and Rogue are pulled into the war between Professor X’s X-Men and Magneto’s Brotherhood. This 2000 Marvel film sits outside the MCU timeline, so you can watch it on its own without any homework. It runs 1h 44m and streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Directed by | Bryan Singer |
|---|---|
| Starring | Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen |
| Release date | July 14, 2000 |
| Runtime | 1h 44m |
| Age rating | PG-13, some material may be inappropriate for under 13 |
| IMDb rating | 7.3/10 |
| Box office | $296M worldwide |
| Series | Legacy Marvel films |
| Part of | X-Men movies in order |
| Post-credit scene | No |
Why it matters now
The film that kicked off modern superhero cinema. Patrick Stewart’s Professor X, Ian McKellen’s Magneto and James Marsden’s Cyclops all return in Avengers: Doomsday, so this is their starting point.
Where it fits in your watch
X-Men FAQ
Can you skip X-Men?
Yes. It sits outside the MCU, so you’d watch it for the characters’ history, not for anything the MCU plot needs.
When was X-Men released?
X-Men was released on July 14, 2000.
Is X-Men part of the MCU?
No. X-Men is a Marvel film made outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so it isn’t on Marvel Studios’ official timeline.
Does X-Men have a post-credit scene?
No, X-Men has no post-credit scene.
Where to watch X-Men in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
Where to watch X-Men outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon |
| Canada | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Amazon, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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