The X-Men film franchise was, for a while, the cornerstone of the superhero movie genre. Long before Marvel’s MCU kicked off, 20th Century Fox led the way, though they couldn’t keep the lead. The films and spin-offs that make up the franchise vary insanely in quality and focus, which is why we’re ranking them now so we can get an understanding both for what the best movies are but also how Fox’s efforts spiraled out of control to the point where the X-Men were basically worthless to them and helped trigger the eventual sale of the studio to Disney.
Matthew Razak is a journalist and writer for The Escapist Magazine. With a focus on entertainment and pop culture, Matthew covers a wide range of topics including movies, TV shows, video games, and more. His work has also been featured in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.