Wolverine Movie Release Order and Series Overview
The Wolverine film series includes three solo films and multiple appearances in the X-Men franchise. The first solo film, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, was released in 2009 and grossed approximately $373 million worldwide according to Forbes. The second solo film, The Wolverine, followed in 2013 and earned around $414 million globally. The third and final solo film, Logan, was released in 2017 and grossed $619 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Wolverine solo film. All three were produced by 20th Century Fox and distributed by 20th Century Fox.
The character also appears in the broader X-Men series, including X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), X-Men: Apocalypse (2016), and Deadpool 2 (2018). Hugh Jackman portrayed Wolverine across these films and in the 2024 Marvel Studios film Deadpool & Wolverine, which is the first Wolverine movie produced under the Marvel Studios banner. The correct chronological viewing order for the Wolverine-focused story is X-Men Origins: Wolverine, then The Wolverine, then Logan, followed by Deadpool & Wolverine for the latest narrative continuation.
Wolverine Film Details and Production Companies
X-Men Origins: Wolverine was directed by Gavin Hood and produced by Marvel Entertainment, 20th Century Fox, and Dune Entertainment. The film introduced a younger version of Wolverine and explored his origin, including the Weapon X program. The Wolverine was directed by James Mangold and produced by 20th Century Fox, Marvel Entertainment, and TSG Entertainment. It is set in Japan and follows Wolverine after the events of X-Men: The Last Stand.
Logan was directed by James Mangold and produced by 20th Century Fox, Marvel Entertainment, and TSG Entertainment. It is rated R and is set in a dystopian near-future, focusing on an aging Wolverine and a young mutant named Laura, also known as X-23. Deadpool & Wolverine is produced by Marvel Studios and Maximum Effort and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It features Hugh Jackman reprising his role and integrates the character into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
How to Watch Wolverine Movies in Order
To watch the Wolverine movies in release order, start with X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), followed by The Wolverine (2013), then Logan (2017), and finish with Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). For a chronological story experience, watch the X-Men films that feature Wolverine in their order of release, including X-Men (2000), X2 (2003), X-Men: The Last Stand (2006), X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014), X-Men: Apocalypse (2016),