This continued withLogan, which traded CGI spectacle for a mature, emotionally-driven story.

Unlike previousX-Menfilms,Loganfocusedless on world-ending threats and more on character-driven storytelling.

Hugh Jackmans performance was widely praised, with many considering it his best portrayal of Wolverine.

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According toThe Numbers,Loganwas outperformed by each of theDeadpoolmovies andX-Men: Days of Future Past.

The success ofDeadpoolproved thatR-rated superhero movies could be financially viable, paving the way forLoganto receive similar treatment.

The most surprising entry isX-Men: Days of Future Past, which earned $746 million.

Wolverine from Logan in front of the posters for X-Men Days of Future Past and X-Men The Last Stand

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One major factor was the R-rating, which was still a rare occurrence in the superhero genre.

While the third entry rode this reputation and on the coattails ofLoganto promise a combination of these distinct tones.

Despite not claiming the top spot,Loganremainsone of the most beloved and critically acclaimedX-Menfilms.

Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine leads the heroic and villainous mutants in Bryan Singer’s 2000 X-Men movie poster

While it may not have been the highest-grossingX-Menfilm,Logans legacy far outweighs its box office numbers.

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