Movie connections for
X-Men (2000) More at IMDbPro »

Followed by

X2 (2003)
X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)

Version of

Pryde of the X-Men (1989) (TV)
"X-Men" (1992)
X-Men: Children of the Atom (1994) (VG)
X-Men vs. Street Fighter (1996) (VG)
Generation X (1996) (TV)
"X-Men: Evolution" (2000)
X2 (2003)

Edited into

De Superman à Spider-Man: L'aventure des super-héros (2002) (V)
FX2: Visual Effects (2003) (V)
The Secret Origin of X-Men (2003) (V)

Spin off

"X-Men: Evolution" (2000)
 -  it was a prelude to X2
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
 -  This project is a prequel of the popular X-men franchise
X-Men: First Class (2010)
X-Men Origins: Magneto (2011)

References

Saboteur (1942)
A Matter of Life and Death (1946)
The Third Man (1949)
North by Northwest (1959)
Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
"Doctor Who" (1963)
Enter the Dragon (1973)
Superman II (1980)
"Degrassi Junior High" (1987)
"Star Trek: The Next Generation" (1987)
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
"X-Men" (1992)
Shallow Grave (1994)
The Usual Suspects (1995)
Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)
Dark City (1998)
The Matrix (1999)
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
Zhong hua ying xiong (1999)
"Harsh Realm" (1999)
Hollow Man (2000)

Referenced in

The Final Days (2000)
Faust: Love of the Damned (2000)
 -  After coming back from the dead, Faust has Spawn powers, Batman's suit, and Wolverine's claws
Dude, Where's My Car? (2000)
Swordfish (2001)
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
 -  Brodie: "Well after X-Men came out, the stuido wanted to do more comic books movies".
Halo (2001) (VG)
"Saturday Night Live: Hugh Jackman/Mick Jagger (#27.8)" (2001)
 -  Mentioned by Hugh Jackman in his monologue
Comic Book Villains (2002) (V)
 -  an x-men poster is on the wall
Round Up: Deposing 'The Usual Suspects' (2002) (V)
Interstate 60: Episodes of the Road (2002)
 -  In Neil's room, a "X-Men" comic book featuring Cyclops in the cover can be seen. James Marsden (Neil) played Cyclops in X-Men (2000).
Stan Lee's Mutants, Monsters & Marvels (2002) (V)
Demonlover (2002)
Shirtless: Hollywood's Sexiest Men (2002) (TV)
25th Hour (2002)
 -  Monty Brogan says he wishes he could walk through walls like that girl in X-Men
X-Men Production Scrapbook (2003) (V)
X2 (2003)
"Saturday Night Live: Adrien Brody/Sean Paul & Wayne Wonder (#28.19)" (2003)
 -  Mentioned during 'Velvet Productions' skit
29th Telluride Film Festival Aug. 30 - Sept. 2, 2002: Terry Gilliam Interviewed by Salman Rushdie (2003) (V)
Comic Book Superheroes Unmasked (2003) (TV)
 -  The movie 'X-Men (2000)' is referenced in this documentary.
Evolution in the Details: The Design of 'X2' (2003) (V)
Requiem for Mutants: The Score of 'X2' (2003) (V)
The Second Uncanny Issue of X-Men! Making 'X2' (2003) (V)
War Journal: On the Set of 'The Punisher' (2004) (V)
 -  Rebecca Romain-Stamos says she was in another comic book movie where she was a stylized villain.
"Angel: Damage (#5.11)" (2004)
 -  Andrew: "... giving them the full X-Men minus the crappy third act."
Van Helsing (2004)
 -  When Hugh Jackman is in Werewolf form he xtends his claws in the same style as he does when playing Wolverine
Pizza: The Movie (2004)
 -  'barry', when asked about former abitions, decalres "x-men" and simualtes 'wolverine' claws and performs 'beserker' attack
Surge of Power (2004)
 -  Halle Berry is interviewed on TV about this movie
Riot On! (2004)
 -  Riot-E bought the rights to the mobile games and it's mentioned.
Gojira: Fainaru uôzu (2004)
 -  Some of the main heroes are superpowerful mutants. Also, Kane Kosugi's character shouts "Watch it, X-Man!" at an alien (from Planet X).
Film Geek (2005)
 -  Scotty mentions the X-Men films
"Saturday Night Live: Paris Hilton/Keane (#30.11)" (2005)
 -  Referenced in Exclusive Connections
Sin City: The Premiere (2005) (TV)
 -  The movie is referenced
Magical Voices (2005) (V)
 -  Referenced by Ian McKellen
"Extras: Patrick Stewart (#1.6)" (2005)
 -  Patrick Stewart mentions this film he was in.
Angel (2005) (TV)
 -  "Dr. Xavier says I'm a mutant."
The Treatment (2006)
 -  Dr. Ernesto Morales refers to Allegra Marshall (Famke Janssen) as being a 'rising Phoenix' - Janssen plays Phoenix in the X-Men movies.
"Saturday Night Live: Tom Hanks/Red Hot Chili Peppers (#31.17)" (2006)
 -  Referenced in Ma skit
Zoom (2006)
 -  The scene of Wonder (Summer Jones) fighting Concussion is similar to one in X-Men. In that movie, Jean Grey is levitating plates, then sending them at Cyclops. He uses his laser vision to destroy the plates (as a training exercise). In Zoom, Wonder (in a similar pose to Jean Grey) uses her mental power to lift rocks and send them against Concussion. He uses his sonic power to destroy the rocks.
I Land in the Sun (2006)
 -  piece of dialogue, "Oh, like the X-men"
Flushed Away (2006)
 -  Rat character voiced by Hugh Jackman in choosing his wardrobe pauses to consider a Wolverine super-hero costume
"The O.C.: The Avengers (#4.1)" (2006)
 -  A girl comes to Seth's store and asks for a comic book based on the film.
Requiem for Krypton: Making 'Superman Returns' (2006) (V)
 -  mentioned once
"My Name Is Earl: Born a Gamblin Man (#2.9)" (2006)
 -  Darnell says "Whoa, you're like an X-Man or something"
"Torchwood: Random Shoes (#1.9)" (2006)
 -  This is one of the movies visible in the movie store.
Dead & Deader (2006) (TV)
 -  "Just like that Wolverine guy from 'X-Men'."
Live Free or Die Hard (2007)
 -  Wolverine figure in Farrell's apartment seen in aftermath of the explosion
"Numb3rs: Graphic (#4.9)" (2007)
 -  Megan expresses a fondness for Hugh Jackman as Wolverine
Where in the World Is Osama Bin Laden? (2008)
 -  poster seen
The Incredible Hulk (2008)
 -  Betty gives Bruce pair of purple pants, the original costume of the Hulk. Cyclops asks Wolverine in X-Men if he'd prefer yellow tights, Wolverine's original costume. Both characters scoff or reject the idea.
Hancock (2008)
 -  a crook in New York City references Wolverine when describing Hancock's costume, as it looks like the X-Men's black suits
"The Big Bang Theory: The Bad Fish Paradigm (#2.1)" (2008)
 -  Sheldon mentions it.
Sex Drive (2008)
 -  Rex (who is played by James Marsden) is called 'Cyclops'
Kevin Smith: Sold Out - A Threevening with Kevin Smith (2008) (V)
 -  "The guy who made X-Men is gonna do Superman?"
"Family Guy: Not All Dogs Go to Heaven (#7.11)" (2009)
 -  Patrick Stewart mentions the X-Men movie.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
 -  Wolverine gives the 'middle finger' again with his second claw like he did in the first X-Men movie
"10 Things I Hate About You: Don't Give Up (#1.5)" (2009)
 -  Cameron talks about his desire to wants claws, just like Hugh Jackman.
"Eastwick: Mooning and Crooning (#1.5)" (2009)
 -  Chad refers to becoming Roxie's Professor Xavier. Coincidentally, Rebecca Romijn (Roxie) starred in all three X-Men films.

Featured in

The Mutant Watch (2000) (TV)
"HBO First Look: 'X-Men': The Mutant Watch (#7.11)" (2000)
 -  clips
"Troldspejlet: (#24.2)" (2000)
 -  reviewed + footage used
Cinema Hong Kong: Kung Fu (2003) (TV)
 -  clips
The Uncanny Suspects (2003) (V)
The Visual Effects of X-Men (2003) (V)
X-Factor: The Look of 'X-Men' (2003) (V)
X-Men: Evolution of a Trilogy (2006) (V)
 -  Clips and behind the scenes footage shown
X-Men: The Excitement Continues (2006) (V)
 -  Short clip of Cyclops practicing his skills shown
"The Jay Leno Show: (#1.4)" (2009)
 -  Clip of Halle Berry

Spoofs

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)
 -  Ray Park appears in both films. When he sends Storm down an elevator shaft, he pulls out a brace that is holding the doors open and twirls them in the same fashion as he does with his lightsaber.

Spoofed in

X Girls (2001) (V)
Monsters, Inc. (2001)
Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
Chuet chung tit gam gong (2003)
 -  Spoofs film character.
"Robot Chicken: Sausage Fest (#2.15)" (2006)
 -  The "New X-Men: Police Academy" sketch.
Private: X-Girls: The Lost X-Teens (2007) (V)
 -  Spoof version of X-Men
American Pie Presents Beta House (2007) (V)
 -  the geeks look like them when they crash a party (including one in a wheelchair)
Superhero Movie (2008)
 -  Professor X, his wife, and children are all bald and need wheelchairs.

---

Related Links

Trivia	Goofs	Quotes
Plot summary	Parents Guide	FAQ
Soundtrack listing	Crazy credits	Alternate versions
Main details	IMDb trivia browser