Hold onto your adamantium claws, because the Marvel Cinematic Universe might be keeping Hugh Jackman as Wolverine for far longer than anyone expected! Could we really see Jackman slicing and dicing as Logan well into his 90s? It sounds like a stretch, but recent rumors suggest that the beloved Aussie actor isn’t ready to hang up his claws just yet—and Marvel Studios might be more than happy to keep him around.
This isn’t the first time we’ve heard whispers of Jackman’s return as the iconic mutant. After his seemingly definitive farewell in Logan, fans were stunned to learn he’d be teaming up with Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool in Deadpool & Wolverine. Many assumed this would be his final curtain call, but here’s where it gets controversial: rumors now claim Jackman could stick around for Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, and possibly even Reynolds’ untitled X-project. But this is the part most people miss—insiders like Daniel Richtman suggest Marvel has plans for Jackman beyond Secret Wars, potentially keeping him in the MCU for years to come.
Marvel is rebooting the X-Men with a new film directed by Jake Schreier, but don’t expect a fresh-faced Wolverine to join the team anytime soon. Introducing a new Logan while Jackman’s version remains so deeply ingrained in fans’ hearts would be a risky move. Instead, it’s more likely Jackman—and perhaps other original Fox cast members—will take on mentor-like roles as the MCU’s Mutant Saga unfolds. Is this a smart way to honor the legacy of these characters, or is Marvel playing it too safe?
Speaking of delays, Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars have been pushed back significantly, with Doomsday now slated for December 18, 2026, and Secret Wars following on December 17, 2027. Both films will be helmed by the Russo brothers, who are returning to the MCU after their monumental work on Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. In a statement, the Russos expressed their excitement: ‘Being able to create stories and explore characters within the Marvel Universe fulfilled a life-long dream of ours… We’re thrilled to collaborate once again to bring this epic adventure to new and surprising places.’
The cast for Doomsday is nothing short of star-studded, featuring Paul Rudd as Ant-Man, Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, Tom Hiddleston as Loki, and even Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. With such a massive ensemble, it’s clear Marvel is pulling out all the stops for this phase of the MCU.
But back to Jackman—what do you think? Is it a good idea to keep him as Wolverine for the foreseeable future, or should Marvel eventually pass the torch to a new actor? And if Jackman stays, how do you think his role will evolve? Let us know in the comments—this is one debate that’s sure to spark some heated discussions!
