X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
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The first mutant, Apocalypse, wakes in 1983 and recruits Magneto to remake the world. This 2016 Marvel film was made outside Marvel Studios’ main MCU line-up, so it’s optional for the watch order and works fine on its own. At 2h 24m, it streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Directed by | Bryan Singer |
|---|---|
| Starring | James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Oscar Isaac |
| Release date | May 27, 2016 |
| Runtime | 2h 24m |
| Age rating | PG-13, some material may be inappropriate for under 13 |
| IMDb rating | 6.8/10 |
| Box office | $544M worldwide |
| Series | Legacy Marvel films |
| Part of | X-Men movies in order |
| Post-credit scene | No |
Why it matters now
The prequel cast in the 1980s, with Oscar Isaac as Apocalypse. Mostly for completists.
Where it fits in your watch
- Fox’s X-Men order
- Wolverine order
- Beast order
- Cyclops order
- Magneto order
- Mystique order
- Nightcrawler order
- Professor X order
X-Men: Apocalypse FAQ
Can you skip X-Men: Apocalypse?
Yes. It isn’t part of the MCU, so watch it for the characters’ history, not for MCU plot.
When was X-Men: Apocalypse released?
X-Men: Apocalypse was released on May 27, 2016.
Is X-Men: Apocalypse part of the MCU?
No. X-Men: Apocalypse is a Marvel film made outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so it isn’t on Marvel Studios’ official timeline.
Does X-Men: Apocalypse have a post-credit scene?
No, X-Men: Apocalypse has no post-credit scene.
Where to watch X-Men: Apocalypse in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
Where to watch X-Men: Apocalypse outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon |
| Australia | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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