History Film / XMenFilmSeries

After a year-long period of negotiation that began in 2015, Fox struck a deal with Marvel Entertainment to co-produce live-action television series based on the X-Men. The shows were completely unconnected to Fox's film continuity or each other, however they remain listed here for the sake of convenience. Both series were produced by Creator/MarvelTelevision and ended in 2019 after Disney's buyout of 21th Century Fox.

After a year-long period of negotiation that began in 2015, Fox struck a deal with Marvel Entertainment to co-produce live-action television series based on the X-Men. The shows were completely unconnected to Fox's film continuity or each other. They remain listed here for the sake of convenience.

After the merger was completed on March 20, 2019 it was announced that this series of films would end with ''Dark Phoenix'' and ''The New Mutants''. It was subsequently stated that the ''Deadpool'' franchise will continue in some fashion, with an R-rating [[note]]under a new Marvel Studios label made specifically for adult-oriented projects, possibly still distributed by Fox to preserve Disney's family-friendly image[[/note]] with Creator/RyanReynolds still portraying the character, though there appeared to have been major hiccups, specially considering Disney's "PG-13 at best" policy regarding live-action films. Disney later announced plans to incorporate the X-Men and Fantastic Four into the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse. However, Creator/KevinFeige noted that plans to do so likely won't kick into high-gear until about 2024, due to Marvel's commitment to an existing five-year plan -- although he later went back on this to some degree when announcing the setting's future after Phase 4, indicating that there were plans in place for mutant characters from 2022 onward.

** ''New Mutants'' is a teen horror film described as "Creator/StephenKing meets Creator/JohnHughes."

Despite its source material being rooted in the Creator/MarvelUniverse, this franchise was not created by Marvel Entertainment itself, preceding Creator/MarvelStudios' Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse by almost a decade. The franchise came about when Marvel Entertainment sold the film rights to some of its most popular properties during its potential bankruptcy in the 1990s. With Fox holding the ''X-Men'' film rights, they had the exclusive rights to use ''X-Men'' (and ''X-Men'' adjacent) characters in their films, until Fox was bought by Creator/{{Disney}}.[[note]](Except in the case of ComicBook/{{Quicksilver}}, who's been used in both franchises because of his long association with ComicBook/TheAvengers, in addition to the X-Men; Fox also had permission to use ComicBook/ScarletWitch, but she was never introduced. Fox also had plans to use the Skrulls, but ultimately chose not to in favor of using the D'Bari instead -- the latter of which is curiously an obscure alien race licensed to ''Marvel'' and not Fox, although the conditions of the merger likely gave them some leniency in post-production.)[[/note]]

The final film to be made in the series before the Disney buyout, a spin-off that's unconnected to the established characters. The movie became notorious for having multiple {{Release Date Change}}s [[TheShelfOfMovieLanguishment over two years]]. While it was originally planned to be a trilogy, only one movie was made, mainly due to the aforementioned delays and the subsequent Disney buyout of Fox, which preceded the decision to do a ContinuityReboot of almost everything ''X-Men''-related to fit within the MCU.

After the merger was completed on March 20, 2019 it was announced that this series of films would end with ''Dark Phoenix'' and ''The New Mutants''. It was subsequently stated that the ''Deadpool'' franchise will continue in some fashion, with an R-rating [[note]]under a new Marvel Studios label made specifically for adult-oriented projects, possibly still distributed by Fox to preserve Disney's family-friendly image[[/note]] and Creator/RyanReynolds still portraying the character. Disney later announced plans to incorporate the X-Men and Fantastic Four into the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse. However, Creator/KevinFeige noted that plans to do so likely won't kick into high-gear until about 2024, due to Marvel's commitment to an existing five-year plan -- although he later went back on this to some degree when announcing the setting's future after Phase 4, indicating that there were plans in place for mutant characters from 2022 onward.

** '''''Once Upon a Deadpool''''' (2018): A PG-13 recut of ''Deadpool 2'', which has a FrameStory of Deadpool breaking into Creator/FredSavage's house to teach him about the true meaning of Christmas.

** ''Film/XMenFirstClass'': [[EvilMentor Sebastian Shaw to Magneto]]. [[CoolTeacher Professor X to the team]]. [[MentorShip Magneto to Mystique]].

** Hank [=McCoy=] used to be {{Adorkable}} before his Beast transformation.

*** Although Nightcrawler falls more on the "cute" side, he is extremely attractive with his elfin features (particularly larger, more prominent ears) which are further enhanced by his adolescent development. They reflect his {{Adorkable}} personality, and even with the scars on his face, the impression Kurt Wagner leaves on viewers is that he's a lovely blue elf rather than a freaky blue demon.

A [[LongRunner long-running]], 20-year series of adaptations of Creator/MarvelComics' ''ComicBook/XMen'' franchise, created by Creator/TwentiethCenturyFox. It, alongside the ''Film/BladeTrilogy'' and the ''Film/SpiderManTrilogy'', is credited for reviving the superhero genre [[TurnOfTheMillennium in the early 2000s]].

Despite its source material being rooted in the Creator/MarvelUniverse, this franchise was not created by Marvel Entertainment itself, preceding Creator/MarvelStudios' Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse by almost a decade. The franchise came about when Marvel Entertainment sold the film rights to some of its most popular properties during its potential bankruptcy in the 1990s. With Fox holding the ''X-Men'' film rights, they had the exclusive rights to use ''X-Men'' (and ''X-Men'' adjacent) characters in their films.[[note]](Except in the case of ComicBook/{{Quicksilver}}, who's been used in both franchises because of his long association with ComicBook/TheAvengers, in addition to the X-Men; Fox also had permission to use ComicBook/ScarletWitch, but she was never introduced. Fox also had plans to use the Skrulls, but ultimately chose not to in favor of using the D'Bari instead -- the latter of which is curiously an obscure alien race licensed to ''Marvel'' and not Fox, although the conditions of the merger likely gave them some leniency in post-production.)[[/note]]

** ''Film/XMenApocalypse'': [[spoiler:It involves the abandoned Alkali Lake facility being raided by [[{{Foreshadowing}} Essex Corp.]] If you don't understand the significance, [[Characters/XMenRoguesGalleryMToZ Mr. Sinister]]'s name is Nathaniel Essex. The genetic material from Wolverine [[Film/{{Logan}} later results in the creation]] of ComicBook/{{X 23}}.]]

* '''''Film/TheNewMutants''''' (2020) - Written and directed by Josh Boone (''Film/TheFaultInOurStars''), featuring the first-ever ''X-Men'' SuperheroHorror {{haunted house}} story.

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* '''''Film/TheNewMutants''''' (2020) - Written and directed by Josh Boone (''Film/TheFaultInOurStars''), featuring the first-ever ''X-Men'' offshoot team in a horror-influenced {{haunted house}} story.

*** While promoting ''Apocalypse'' at SDCC, Creator/JamesMcAvoy [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlwZwDLbiMs summarized]] his charater's love-hate relationship with Erik (and Creator/MichaelFassbender agrees).

The last film to be made in the series before the Disney buyout, a spin-off that's unconnected to the established characters. The movie became notorious for having multiple {{Release Date Change}}s [[TheShelfOfMovieLanguishment over two years]]. While it was originally planned to be a trilogy, only one movie was made, mainly due to the aforementioned delays and the subsequent Disney buyout of Fox, which preceded the decision to do a ContinuityReboot of almost everything ''X-Men''-related to fit within the MCU.

Despite its source material being rooted in the Creator/MarvelUniverse, this franchise was not created by Marvel Entertainment itself, preceding Creator/MarvelStudios' Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse by almost a decade. The franchise came about when Marvel Entertainment sold the film rights to some of its most popular properties during its potential bankruptcy in the 1990s. With Fox holding the ''X-Men'' film rights, they had the exclusive rights to use ''X-Men'' (and ''X-Men'' adjacent) characters in their films.[[note]](except in the case of ComicBook/{{Quicksilver}}, who's been used in both franchises because of his long association with ComicBook/TheAvengers, in addition to the X-Men; Fox also had permission to use ComicBook/ScarletWitch, but she was never introduced)[[/note]]

The original trilogy of ''X-Men'' films, which along with the Blade trilogy and Sam Raimi's ''Spider-Man'' trilogy, revived superhero movies for [[TurnOfTheMilelennium the 2000s]].

The original trilogy of ''X-Men'' films, which, along with Sam Raimi's ''Spider-Man'' trilogy, revived superhero movies for [[TurnOfTheMillennium the 2000s]].

* SuperheroTeamUniform: [[MovieSuperheroesWearBlack In contrast to]] their comic book counterparts, who have a variety of colorful costumes, the movie X-Men all wear relatively matching black leather suits.

** ''Film/XMenFirstClass'' has a few elements of SpyFiction, with the mutants working for the government and dealing with top secret matters of international political intrigue agains a Cold War background.

** The ''Deadpool'' series are largely vulgar, fourth-wall breaking comedies. The first movie also had elements of the RomanticComedy as well.

** ''Film/TheWolverine'' is often described by Mangold as FilmNoir. It also serves as a SamuraiWestern as well.

** ''Film/TheWolverine'' is often described by Mangold as FilmNoir.

** ''Deadpool'' is largely a vulgar RomanticComedy, with Wade's relationship with Vanessa driving much of its plot. It's also played with a bit, as the film tends to undergo a bit of mild GenreShift based on Wade's narration.[[note]]IE, after Wade's mutation is activated he calls it a horror story, and the next few scenes indeed take on mild horror elements.[[/note]]

Despite its source material being rooted in the Creator/MarvelUniverse, this franchise was not created by Marvel Entertainment itself, preceding Creator/MarvelStudios' Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse by almost a decade. The franchise came about when Marvel Entertainment sold the film rights to some of its most popular properties during its potential bankruptcy in the 1990s. With Fox holding the ''X-Men'' film rights, they had the exclusive rights to use ''X-Men'' (and ''X-Men'' adjacent) characters in their films [[note]](except in the case of ComicBook/{{Quicksilver}}, who's been used in both franchises because of his long association with ComicBook/TheAvengers, in addition to the X-Men; Fox also had permission to use ComicBook/ScarletWitch, but she was never introduced)[[/note]].