Marvel Cinematic Universe

X2: X-Men United

Faces of the cast set inside the arms of a huge metallic X, in cold blues and greys.

Movie May 2, 2003 2h 14m Set in 2003

A military scientist convinces a president that the problem needs solving, and old enemies have to work together.

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 106 of 158 on the timeline. After X-Men. Then X-Men: The Last Stand.
Release Order — number 6 of 158 on the timeline. After Daredevil. Then Hulk.