Marvel Cinematic Universe

X-Men

Hugh Jackman as Wolverine with claws out, the team behind him and a large X across the frame.

Movie July 14, 2000 1h 44m Set in 2000

Two men who agree about what is coming and about nothing else run rival schools for people born different.

A separate universe from the main line. Deadpool & Wolverine made that connection explicit rather than tidy, so this order is a reading of it, not a ruling.

Where It Sits

In-Universe Order — number 105 of 158 on the timeline. After Eyes of Wakanda. Then X2: X-Men United.
Release Order — number 2 of 158 on the timeline. After Blade. Then Blade II.