X2 (2003)
MovieOptionalLegacy
William Stryker’s attack on the X-Mansion forces the X-Men and Magneto into an uneasy alliance. Released in 2003, it’s a Marvel film that isn’t part of the MCU timeline, so it’s optional and stands on its own. It runs 2h 13m and streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Directed by | Bryan Singer |
|---|---|
| Starring | Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, Alan Cumming |
| Release date | May 2, 2003 |
| Runtime | 2h 13m |
| Age rating | PG-13, some material may be inappropriate for under 13 |
| IMDb rating | 7.4/10 |
| Box office | $408M worldwide |
| Series | Legacy Marvel films |
| Part of | X-Men movies in order |
| Post-credit scene | No |
Why it matters now
Usually ranked the best of the original trilogy, and the debut of Alan Cumming’s Nightcrawler, another Fox X-Man confirmed for Doomsday.
Where it fits in your watch
- Fox’s X-Men order
- Wolverine order
- Beast order
- Cyclops order
- Magneto order
- Mystique order
- Nightcrawler order
- Professor X order
X2 FAQ
Can you skip X2?
Yes. It sits outside the MCU, so you’d watch it for the characters’ history, not for anything the MCU plot needs.
When was X2 released?
X2 was released on May 2, 2003.
Is X2 part of the MCU?
No. X2 is a Marvel film made outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so it isn’t on Marvel Studios’ official timeline.
Does X2 have a post-credit scene?
No, X2 has no post-credit scene.
Where to watch X2 in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
Where to watch X2 outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Amazon, CosmoGo |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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