X-Men Movies Ranked by Highest-Grossing (Adjusted for Inflation)
From the early 2000s originals to the R-rated Deadpool juggernauts, the X-Men series has been a cornerstone of superhero cinema. Here’s how each entry performed at the worldwide box office.
14) The New Mutants (2020)
Originally delayed several times, this horror-inspired spin-off struggled at the box office during the pandemic era. While it offered a darker take on the X-Men universe, it closed out the Fox era quietly.
Worldwide gross in 2020: $44,612,280
Adjusted for 2025: $55,268,537
13) Dark Phoenix (2019)
This attempt to retell the iconic Dark Phoenix saga failed to ignite with critics or audiences. Despite an ambitious cast and storyline, it became the lowest-grossing mainline X-Men film.
Worldwide gross in 2019: $246,356,895
Adjusted for 2025: $308,967,868
12) X-Men: First Class (2011)
A stylish prequel starring James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, and Jennifer Lawrence, it reset the timeline and brought fresh energy to the series. While not the biggest hit, it laid the groundwork for later successes.
Worldwide gross in 2011: $355,408,305
Adjusted for 2025: $506,692,411
11) X-Men (2000)
The film that started it all. Bryan Singer’s X-Men proved superheroes could be taken seriously, paving the way for today’s MCU and DCEU dominance. Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine stole the show and became an icon.
Worldwide gross in 2000: $296,872,367
Adjusted for 2025: $552,768,022
10) X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
Wolverine’s first solo outing was a financial success despite negative reviews. Fans turned up for Hugh Jackman, though this version of Deadpool left much to be desired.
Worldwide gross in 2009: $374,825,760
Adjusted for 2025: $560,284,253
9) The Wolverine (2013)
Set in Japan, this stylish solo film gave Logan a grittier story while exploring his vulnerability and immortality. It was better received than Origins and performed strongly worldwide.
Worldwide gross in 2013: $416,456,852
Adjusted for 2025: $573,192,541
8) X-Men 2 (2003)
Often cited as one of the best superhero sequels of its era, X2 expanded the team, introduced Nightcrawler, and built on the original’s success. A fan favorite and box office hit.
Worldwide gross in 2003: $406,348,630
Adjusted for 2025: $708,088,042
7) X-Men: Apocalypse (2016)
The younger cast returned to face the powerful mutant Apocalypse, played by Oscar Isaac. Despite mixed reviews, it drew large global numbers and kept the franchise rolling.
Worldwide gross in 2016: $542,537,546
Adjusted for 2025: $724,789,968
6) X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
The third film in the original trilogy killed off major characters and sparked controversy among fans, but it was still a box office powerhouse at the time.
Worldwide gross in 2006: $459,260,946
Adjusted for 2025: $730,424,398
5) Logan (2017)
Hugh Jackman’s swan song as Wolverine was a gritty, emotional, R-rated farewell that elevated the superhero genre. Critics and audiences hailed it as one of the best comic book films ever.
Worldwide gross in 2017: $614,202,315
Adjusted for 2025: $803,413,240
4) Deadpool 2 (2018)
The Merc with a Mouth returned with more fourth-wall-breaking humor, action, and heart. Though it didn’t quite match the first film’s surprise factor, it still smashed past the billion-dollar mark adjusted.
Worldwide gross in 2018: $786,455,570
Adjusted for 2025: $1,004,203,329
3) X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
A fan-favorite time-travel story that united the original and new casts, blending ensemble action with a clever script. It remains one of the best-reviewed and most successful X-Men films.
Worldwide gross in 2014: $747,862,775
Adjusted for 2025: $1,012,893,758
2) Deadpool (2016)
The surprise R-rated blockbuster broke box office records for its genre, proving that superhero films didn’t need to play by traditional rules. Ryan Reynolds’s Deadpool was a perfect fit, and fans rewarded it with massive numbers.
Worldwide gross in 2016: $784,157,111
Adjusted for 2025: $1,047,575,807
1) Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
The multiverse team-up fans had dreamed of finally happened. Hugh Jackman’s return as Wolverine alongside Ryan Reynolds’s Deadpool made this film an event, driving it to the very top of the franchise’s box office rankings.
Worldwide gross in 2024: $1,338,073,645
Adjusted for 2025: $1,367,600,000
From the original trilogy to Deadpool’s R-rated dominance and Wolverine’s emotional farewell, the X-Men movies have been unpredictable, daring, and consistently massive at the box office.
