X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
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A mutant cure splits the world while Jean Grey returns as the Phoenix. This 2006 Marvel film was made outside Marvel Studios’ main MCU line-up, so it’s optional for the watch order and works fine on its own. At 1h 44m, it streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Directed by | Brett Ratner |
|---|---|
| Starring | Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Ian McKellen, Famke Janssen, Kelsey Grammer |
| Release date | May 26, 2006 |
| Runtime | 1h 44m |
| Age rating | PG-13, some material may be inappropriate for under 13 |
| IMDb rating | 6.6/10 |
| Box office | $459M worldwide |
| Series | Legacy Marvel films |
| Part of | X-Men movies in order |
| Post-credit scene | No |
Why it matters now
Kelsey Grammer’s first turn as Beast, a role he has since played in the MCU. Days of Future Past later undid most of this film.
Where it fits in your watch
- Fox’s X-Men order
- Wolverine order
- Beast order
- Cyclops order
- Magneto order
- Mystique order
- Professor X order
X-Men: The Last Stand FAQ
Can you skip X-Men: The Last Stand?
Yes. It isn’t part of the MCU, so watch it for the characters’ history, not for MCU plot.
When was X-Men: The Last Stand released?
X-Men: The Last Stand was released on May 26, 2006.
Is X-Men: The Last Stand part of the MCU?
No. X-Men: The Last Stand is a Marvel film made outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so it isn’t on Marvel Studios’ official timeline.
Does X-Men: The Last Stand have a post-credit scene?
No, X-Men: The Last Stand has no post-credit scene.
Where to watch X-Men: The Last Stand in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
Where to watch X-Men: The Last Stand outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon |
| Canada | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Amazon, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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