Logan's Encounter with Peter Quicksilver in X-Men: Days of Future Past

While exploring the intricate timeline of the X-Men films, one scene from X-Men: Days of Future Past stands out: Wolverine (Logan) mentions that he knew Peter Maximoff (Quicksilver) when he was older. This statement raises several questions about the timing and nature of their encounter. This article delves into the timeline, possibilities, and implications of Logan's knowledge of an older Peter Quicksilver.

Timeline and Sequences of Events

The X-Men film series, though interconnected, presents a complex timeline. X-Men: Days of Future Past is set in 1973 but transcends to a future where the X-Men fight the Sentinels and Wolverine is seen in a much older state. This future timeline follows the events of Days of Future Past, but the main timeline of Logan's knowledge of a future version of Peter occurs after the events of the original X-Men films.

In the original timeline, Peter Quicksilver is a child alongside other X-Men characters. However, in a future altered by the events of Days of Future Past, Logan's knowledge of Peter as an adult suggests that their encounter would occur in subsequent films or storylines.

Possibilities and Sequence of Meetings

Logan's statement implies that he met Peter after some significant events. Considering the timeline, it is likely that Logan encountered Peter after the events of The Wolverine and before the events of Days of Future Past. Given that Peter is not seen in the future timeline, it suggests he could have been killed or captured, possibly by the Sentinel forces or other mercenaries.

Given the timeline, Logan's encounter with Peter could have happened before the first X-Men film. However, due to how Logan responds to the X-Men and Charles Xavier, it seems less likely he met Peter during this period. It is reasonable to assume that Logan did not meet Peter until after X-Men: Origins.

Implied Timeline and Age-Based Implications

Considering Logan's statement and the original timeline of the X-Men films, if Logan met Peter during that period, Peter would likely be in his fifties. This is a bit of canon-stretching, but given the timeline, it is plausible.

In the future timeline depicted in Days of Future Past, where Peter is not seen, it is most likely that he is either dead or in a prison camp. The Rogue Cut alternate edit of Days of Future Past does not show Peter, and given his powers, it suggests that either he was not captured or that he died before his powers could be used effectively against humans or captured by the Sentinels.

Another possibility is that the Sentinels in the future could not use Peter's powers due to some specific limitation. This highlights the intricate nature of the future timeline and the impact of Logan's decisions in the past.

Conclusion

The timeline of the X-Men films is complex, but Logan's encounter with Peter Quicksilver in the future timeline of Days of Future Past provides intriguing possibilities. Whether Peter is dead or in a prison camp, his absence in the future timeline suggests a significant event or actions that led to his fate. As fans continue to explore the X-Men universe, these implications and possibilities add depth to the narrative and characters.