How to Watch The Wolverine in Order
To watch Logan, start with Logan.
Watch The Wolverine in release order for a first viewing — start with X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009). There are 3 films, released between 2009–2017. That is 6.2 hours of viewing. Only 1 are essential to follow the story — 2.3 hours.
The full checklist
0 of 3 watched- 1X-Men Origins: Wolverine2009107m
- 2The Wolverine2013126m
- 3Logan2017Essential137m
Ranked by rating
TMDB user score- 1Logan20177.8
- 2The Wolverine20136.4
- 3X-Men Origins: Wolverine20096.3
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order to watch The Wolverine?
For a first viewing, watch The Wolverine in release order, starting with X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) and ending with Logan (2017). That is the order the story was written to be discovered in.
How many The Wolverine films are there?
There are 3 The Wolverine films.
Can I skip any The Wolverine films?
1 of the 3 films carry the main story: Logan. The other 2 can be skipped on a first watch without losing the plot.
Where should a first-time viewer start with The Wolverine?
Start with X-Men Origins: Wolverine, released in 2009. It introduces the characters and setting the later films build on.
How long does it take to watch all of The Wolverine?
Watching every The Wolverine film takes 6.2 hours. Sticking to the 1 essential films takes 2.3 hours.