X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
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Logan’s origin: his feud with Victor Creed and the Weapon X program that gave him his adamantium claws. This 2009 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 1h 47m, it streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Directed by | Gavin Hood |
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| Starring | Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Danny Huston, Ryan Reynolds |
| Release date | May 1, 2009 |
| Runtime | 1h 47m |
| Age rating | PG-13, some material may be inappropriate for under 13 |
| IMDb rating | 6.5/10 |
| Box office | $373M worldwide |
| Series | Legacy Marvel films |
| Part of | X-Men movies in order, Wolverine movies in order |
| Post-credit scene | No |
Why it matters now
Ryan Reynolds’ first, infamous Deadpool, which Deadpool & Wolverine mocks at length. It also features Taylor Kitsch as Gambit.
Where it fits in your watch
X-Men Origins: Wolverine FAQ
Can you skip X-Men Origins: Wolverine?
Yes. It isn’t part of the MCU, so watch it for the characters’ history, not for MCU plot.
When was X-Men Origins: Wolverine released?
X-Men Origins: Wolverine was released on May 1, 2009.
Is X-Men Origins: Wolverine part of the MCU?
No. X-Men Origins: Wolverine is a Marvel film made outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so it isn’t on Marvel Studios’ official timeline.
Does X-Men Origins: Wolverine have a post-credit scene?
No, X-Men Origins: Wolverine has no post-credit scene.
Where to watch X-Men Origins: Wolverine in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Fandango at Home, Apple TV |
Where to watch X-Men Origins: Wolverine 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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