X-Men (series)

The X-Men franchise is a popular and influential series of superhero films based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. The franchise has played a significant role in shaping the modern era of superhero movies and has garnered a dedicated fanbase worldwide.
==Films==
Films 	Release Date 	Director(s) 	Screenwriter(s) 	Story by 	Producer(s)
Original Trilogy 	Original Trilogy 	Original Trilogy 	Original Trilogy 	Original Trilogy 	Original Trilogy
X-Men 	July 14, 2000 	Bryan Singer 	David Hayter 	Tom DeSanto and Bryan Singer 	Lauren Shuler Donner and Ralph Winter
X2 	May 2, 2003 	Bryan Singer 	Michael Dougherty, Dan Harris and David Hayter 	Zak Penn, David Hayter and Bryan Singer 	Lauren Shuler Donner and Ralph Winter
X-Men: The Last Stand 	May 26, 2006 	Brett Ratner 	Simon Kinberg and Zak Penn 	Simon Kinberg and Zak Penn 	Lauren Shuler Donner, Ralph Winter and Avi Arad
Wolverine trilogy 	Wolverine trilogy	Wolverine trilogy	Wolverine trilogy 	Wolverine trilogy 	Wolverine trilogy
X-Men Origins: Wolverine 	May 1, 2009 	Gavin Hood 	David Benioff and Skip Woods 	David Benioff and Skip Woods 	Lauren Shuler Donner, Ralph Winter, Hugh Jackman and John Palermo
The Wolverine 	July 26, 2013 	James Mangold 	Mark Bomback and Scott Frank 	Mark Bomback and Scott Frank 	Lauren Shuler Donner and Hutch Parker
Logan 	March 3, 2017 	James Mangold 	Scott Frank, James Mangold and Michael Green 	James Mangold 	Lauren Shuler Donner, Simon Kinberg and Hutch Parker
Prequels 	Prequels 	Prequels 	Prequels 	Prequels 	Prequels
X-Men: First Class 	June 3, 2011 	Matthew Vaughn 	Ashley Edward Miller, Zack Stentz, Jane Goldman and Matthew Vaughn	Sheldon Turner and Bryan Singer 	Lauren Shuler Donner, Bryan Singer, Simon Kinberg and Gregory Goodman
X-Men: Days of Future Past	May 23, 2014 	Bryan Singer 	Simon Kinberg 	Jane Goldman, Simon Kinberg and Matthew Vaughn 	Lauren Shuler Donner, Bryan Singer, Simon Kinberg and Hutch Parker
X-Men: Apocalypse 	May 27, 2016 	Bryan Singer 	Simon Kinberg 	Bryan Singer, Simon Kinberg, Michael Dougherty and Dan Harris	Lauren Shuler Donner, Bryan Singer, Simon Kinberg and Hutch Parker
Dark Phoenix 	June 7, 2019 	Simon Kinberg 	Simon Kinberg 	Simon Kinberg 	Lauren Shuler Donner, Simon Kinberg, Hutch Parker and Todd Hallowell
Deadpool 	Deadpool 	Deadpool 	Deadpool 	Deadpool 	Deadpool
Deadpool 	February 12, 2016	Tim Miller 	Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick 	Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick 	Lauren Shuler Donner, Simon Kinberg and Ryan Reynolds
Deadpool 2 	May 18, 2018 	David Leitch 	Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick and Ryan Reynolds 	Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick and Ryan Reynolds 	Lauren Shuler Donner, Simon Kinberg and Ryan Reynolds
Other 	Other 	Other 	Other 	Other 	Other
The New Mutants 	August 28, 2020 	Josh Boone 	Josh Boone and Knate Lee 	Josh Boone and Knate Lee 	Simon Kinberg, Karen Rosenfelt and Lauren Shuler Donner
==Overview==
The X-Men franchise is known for its portrayal of mutants, individuals born with superhuman abilities, who are often misunderstood and persecuted by society. The franchise explores themes of prejudice, identity, and the struggle for coexistence between mutants and humans.
==Development and Production==
===Early Films===
The franchise began with the release of X-Men in 2000, directed by Bryan Singer. The film was a critical and commercial success, paving the way for a new era of superhero movies. Its success led to the production of X2 in 2003, which further expanded the universe and deepened the character development.
===Expansion and Spin-offs===
The success of the initial films led to the development of spin-off films such as X-Men Origins: Wolverine and X-Men: First Class, which explored the origins and backstories of popular characters within the X-Men universe. The franchise continued to expand with the release of "The Wolverine" and "Logan," which delved deeper into the character of Wolverine, portrayed by Hugh Jackman.
===Reboot and Continuation===
In 2011, X-Men: First Class served as a soft reboot for the franchise, exploring the origins of the X-Men in the 1960s. This was followed by X-Men: Days of Future Past, which merged the original X-Men trilogy with the First Class timeline, creating a cohesive and interconnected universe.
==Impact and Legacy==
The X-Men franchise has had a profound impact on the superhero genre, influencing the way superhero team dynamics are portrayed on screen. It also contributed to the popularization of complex, morally ambiguous characters within the genre, setting the stage for future superhero films.
===Cultural Significance===
Diversity and Representation
The X-Men franchise has been lauded for its diverse cast of characters and its exploration of social issues such as discrimination and marginalization. The mutants in the X-Men universe serve as allegories for real-world marginalized groups, making the franchise culturally relevant and resonant.
==Future of the Franchise==
With the acquisition of 21st Century Fox by The Walt Disney Company, the X-Men franchise is set to be integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, offering new creative opportunities and potential crossovers with established Marvel characters.
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