X-Men Origins: Wolverine Continuity Breakdown
X-Men Origins: Wolverine is the first Wolverine solo film and the first spin-off film in the X-Men film franchise. It explains mysteries and plotlines that were teased throughout the original trilogy of X-Men movies (Watching Order). It also builds on Wolverine’s past and finally shows viewers his origin story.
We’re exploring the continuity details surrounding this film. We’re looking at what to watch before watching X-Men Origins: Wolverine, what to watch after watching X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and any other relevant details that may enhance the watching experience.
What to watch before X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Technically, X-Men Origins: Wolverine is a prequel to and takes place before the original trilogy of X-Men movies (Watching Order). Because of this, viewers could jump into this movie without watching anything else first. However, we suggest watching the original trilogy first.
What to Watch After X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Because X-Men Origins: Wolverine is a prequel that sits at an intersection of several different storylines, there are a couple of movies that viewers can choose to watch next.
The storyline in X-Men Origins: Wolverine directly continues in the original X-Men trilogy (Watching Order). However, if viewers have already watched this trilogy, the next film to be released in the franchise is X-Men: First Class. This is a prequel to the original trilogy that dives into the origin of the X-Men.
The next film in the Wolverine trilogy is The Wolverine. However, this takes place after the events of the original X-Men trilogy and specifically references the events of X-Men: The Last Stand (Continuity). So, we still suggest watching the original trilogy before watching The Wolverine.
References in X-Men Origins: Wolverine
X-Men Origins: Wolverine contains several references to other films in the X-Men franchise. These include:
- William Stryker previously appeared as a key villain in X2 (Continuity). There, his role in the events of this movie is hinted at.
- Scott Summers (Cyclops) appears in this movie. The film’s conclusion helps explain his presence throughout the original X-Men trilogy (Watching Order).
- Emma Frost appears in this movie. However, her connection to the Emma Frost in X-Men: First Class is unclear as the timeline does not match up between these two appearances.
Relevant Watching Order
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