With ‘Deadpool And Wolverine‘s success and people’s love for Hugh Jackman and his portrayal of Wolverine, fans were eagerly awaiting news of his return. Moreover, recent rumors suggest that Jackman is not retiring anytime soon.
Previously, Marvel President Kevin Feige hinted at Wolverine potentially being involved in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’. Now, insider reports suggest his involvement beyond the film.
Kevin Feige Previously Teased Wolverine’s Future In The MCU
This rumor comes from insider Daniel Richtman (DanielRPK), who suggests that Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine might continue slashing through the MCU even after the events of ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’. The film, slated for a 2026 release, is already very highly anticipated.
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Now, with Hugh’s inclusion fans can only imagine what the story will be about. Moreover, this latest update hints at a more permanent role for Jackman in the evolving MCU. Previously, Kevin Feige also spoke about the future of the X-Men.
During the Disney APAC Content Showcase in Singapore, Feige dropped some tantalizing hints about Wolverine’s potential longevity in the franchise. Without explicitly naming Jackman, Feige said, “I think you will see that continues in our next few movies with some X-Men players that you might recognize. Right after that, the whole story of Secret Wars really leads us into a new age of mutants and of the X-Men.”
Feige’s comments strongly suggest that Jackman’s journey as Wolverine won’t end with ‘Secret Wars’. Additionally, this has further fueled fan speculation that the veteran actor could be integral to Marvel’s ambitious plans for mutants. For many, the thought of Jackman continuing in the role is a dream come true.
Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine Might Not Be Part Of The X-Men Reboot
While the MCU is gearing up for a live-action X-Men reboot, rumors suggest that Jackman’s Wolverine won’t be part of it. According to Richtman’s reports, this decision ties directly to Jackman’s role in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ and other big projects. The X-Men reboot, reportedly scripted by Michael Lesslie, is rumored to lean heavily on the ‘X-Men ‘97’ lineup.
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However, Wolverine’s exclusion from the reboot indicates that Marvel is carefully plotting Jackman’s appearances. Moreover, Jackman’s tenure as Wolverine spans an astonishing 24 years. Even Deadpool joked about Disney keeping Jackman in the role until “he’s 90.” However, fans wouldn’t mind if it turned out to be true.
If these rumors hold water, Secret Wars could act as a soft reboot for the MCU. Additionally, after the Avengers films, we could also get to see him and Ryan reunite in a ‘Deadpool and Wolverine‘ sequel. For now, fans can only speculate on what’s next for Wolverine.
