X-Men (2000) Continuity Breakdown

X-Men (2000) is the first film in the X-Men film series. This film introduces viewers to a world filled with mutants and the struggle they are going through. It also starts an entire universe of films, with years and years of related films following it.

We’re exploring the continuity details surrounding this film. We’re looking at what to watch before watching X-Men, what to watch after watching X-Men, and any other relevant details that may enhance the watching experience.

What to watch before X-Men

X-Men is the first film in the X-Men series of films. Because of this, viewers do not need to watch anything else before watching this movie.

This film also has no ties to other film universes. So, fans do not have to watch other Marvel movies, like Spider-Man (Continuity) or the MCU films, in order to understand what is going on here.

What to Watch After X-Men

The storyline in X-Men directly continues in X2 (Continuity). The sequel takes place shortly after the events of the first film and builds on what took place in it.

When is Stan Lee’s Cameo in X-Men?

Warning: This section contains spoilers.

Like most other Marvel movies, Stan Lee makes a cameo in X-Men. However, Stan Lee’s X-Men cameo is pretty quick so viewers need to watch closely in order to see it.

After Senator Kelley escapes from Magneto, he arrives on a beach. There, the beach-goers look on in horror as he exits the water. One of these onlookers is a man selling hot dogs at a hot dog stand. This man is Stan Lee.