Hugh Jackman Might Return as Wolverine Beyond Avengers: Secret Wars

Hugh Jackman, who previously announced his retirement from the role of Wolverine after the critically acclaimed Logan, may not be done with the character just yet. Recent rumors indicate that the Australian actor could continue portraying the iconic mutant in multiple upcoming MCU projects, beyond the highly anticipated Avengers: Secret Wars.

The Ongoing Return of Wolverine

Despite initially believing that Deadpool 3 would be Jackman's final performance as Wolverine, speculation is mounting that he will reprise his role in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday as well. According to insider Daniel Richtman, Marvel Studios intends to keep Jackman around for more than just one role, potentially even after Secret Wars.

Jackman has been entertaining the idea of remaining Wolverine until he is 90 years old, as humorously suggested by Ryan Reynolds in their promotional banter.

Future of the MCU X-Men

Marvel is in the midst of rebooting the X-Men franchise under the direction of Jake Schreier. Although new interpretations of the X-Men will emerge, the prospect of introducing a new Wolverine seems complicated. Jackman's tenure as Wolverine has spanned over 25 years, making it challenging for Marvel/Disney to hand over the reins to a new actor.

Fans have raised the question: Could Jackman transition into a mentor role as the MCU evolves?

Upcoming Release Dates

Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars have experienced delays, with Doomsday now set for December 18, 2026, and Secret Wars slated for December 17, 2027. Both films will be helmed by the Russo brothers, known for their previous work in the MCU, such as Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Endgame.

The brothers expressed their excitement about returning: "Being able to create stories and explore characters within the Marvel Universe fulfilled a life-long dream of ours."

The Doomsday Cast

The cast for Avengers: Doomsday includes a star-studded lineup:

• Paul Rudd as Ant-Man
• Simu Liu as Shang-Chi
• Tom Hiddleston as Loki
• Lewis Pullman as Sentry
• Florence Pugh as Yelena
• Ian McKellen as Magneto
• Patrick Stewart as Professor X
• Robert Downey Jr as Doctor Doom

With so much excitement around the announcements, fans are left to wonder just how long Hugh Jackman will remain a central figure in the MCU. What are your thoughts? Are you ready for more Wolverine?

Source: ComicBookMovie