This article explains what movie comes after X-Men: First Class in story and release terms, focusing on the direct follow-up and later branching paths. Narrative-wise, the immediate next film is Days of Future Past, which continues the revised timeline shaped by First Class and introduces time travel to reshape prior events. If you are watching for the first time, treat First Class as a prequel that reshapes earlier continuity, then move to Days of Future Past to see how the altered timeline unfolds. Below you will find verified release dates, narrative placement, and practical guidance for proceeding through the series.
