X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
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Wolverine is sent back to 1973 to stop the event that leads to a future of mutant-hunting Sentinels. This 2014 Marvel film sits outside the MCU timeline, so you can watch it on its own without any homework. It runs 2h 11m and streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Directed by | Bryan Singer |
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| Starring | Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen |
| Release date | May 23, 2014 |
| Runtime | 2h 11m |
| Age rating | PG-13, some material may be inappropriate for under 13 |
| IMDb rating | 7.9/10 |
| Box office | $748M worldwide |
| Series | Legacy Marvel films |
| Part of | X-Men movies in order |
| Post-credit scene | No |
Why it matters now
Brings the original and prequel casts together and rewrites the timeline. The most important Fox X-Men film for understanding where the series ends up.
Where it fits in your watch
- Fox’s X-Men order
- Wolverine order
- Beast order
- Cyclops order
- Magneto order
- Mystique order
- Professor X order
X-Men: Days of Future Past FAQ
Can you skip X-Men: Days of Future Past?
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: Days of Future Past released?
X-Men: Days of Future Past was released on May 23, 2014.
Is X-Men: Days of Future Past part of the MCU?
No. X-Men: Days of Future Past is a Marvel film made outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so it isn’t on Marvel Studios’ official timeline.
Does X-Men: Days of Future Past have a post-credit scene?
No, X-Men: Days of Future Past has no post-credit scene.
Where to watch X-Men: Days of Future Past in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
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| Rent or buy | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
Where to watch X-Men: Days of Future Past outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon |
| Canada | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Amazon, CosmoGo |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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