

A superhero film series based on the comic book character of the same name published by Marvel Comics. The series centers on Wolverine a mutant possesses animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, powerful regenerative ability known as a healing factor, and three retractable claws in each hand. Wolverine's alter ego is James Howlett and he is also known as Logan or Weapon X.
Watch the The Wolverine movies in release order, starting with X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) and continuing through Logan (2017). The series spans 3 films, released between 2009 and 2017. Audiences rate the franchise 6.8/10 on average.
For most viewers, release order is the recommended way to watch The Wolverine. This is how the story was crafted and revealed to audiences — earlier films seed details, callbacks, and twists that pay off in later entries. Watching in release order preserves those reveals and matches the pacing the filmmakers intended.
The Wolverine largely tracks its own in-universe chronology, so release order and chronological order overlap closely. You can use either without losing much, though release order is still the safest first watch.
A superhero film series based on the comic book character of the same name published by Marvel Comics. The series centers on Wolverine a mutant possesses animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, powerful regenerative ability known as a healing factor, and three retractable claws in each hand. Wolverine's alter ego is James Howlett and he is also known as Logan or Weapon X.
Each film builds on the previous one, rewarding viewers who watch in sequence.
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