Marvel’s Phase 4 movies and shows are expanding the MCU multiverse. Marvel introduces new characters and villains and weaves intricate stories. The multiverse will let Marvel connect the MCU to Sony’s Spider-Man universe and Fox’s X-Men movies. As exciting it might be to welcome all these superheroes to the MCU, there’s a downside. Actors who were Marvel icons over the years won’t be able to share the same sandbox. Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and Captain America (Chris Evans), are all gone. Hugh Jackman also retired years ago from his Wolverine position, long before Disney bought Fox. But the Jackman Wolverine cameo rumors won’t go away, and we might see the actor get his adamantium powers back one more time in the MCU.
Before we get into any of the new Wolverine rumors, I’ll remind you that big spoilers might follow below. Avoid the potentially shocking spoilers if you want to be surprised. These are huge spoilers.
Don’t fall for the obvious cameo guesses
Disney’s Disney Plus Day was held last week. Disney PlusMarvel made several announcements during the process. One of those was the X-Men ’97The reboot brings animated series back into the MCU. That’s a great way to slowly introduce the mutants, although the X-Men in that series might come from a different reality.
Marvel used Wolverine to tease the animated series, but that’s not Hughman’s Wolverine. Even if the actor does voice-over, it doesn’t count as a cameo.
It might be years until the MCU’s mutants arrive, as Marvel needs to plant the right seeds and ensure the X-Men can rise organically. Problem is figuring out where the mutants went. Marvel was unable to use X-Men slang in the past years, as Fox owned the rights. That’s why Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine was never in the cards for joining the MCU’s Avengers.
Jackman MCU Wolverine rumors from the early days
Marvel spoilers fans might remember that in early 2020 rumors said Jackman’s Wolverine would show up in the most exciting MCU Phase 4 movie. That’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessThis was the only movie in which non-MCU characters were allowed to appear. We didn’t know how huge a multiverse movie it was at the time. Spider-Man has no way homewill turn out to be. Still, Doctor Strange 2It is expected to grow even more.
There were rumors back then that the sequel would have darker themes than the first film. Scott Derrickson was to be the director of the film. Wolverine was only one of many cameos. Marvel and Derrickson parted ways with Kevin Feige selecting Sam Raimi to replace him. Leaks stated that Doctor Strange 2 was too dark, with Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen) being the film’s massive villain.
Rumours of a Wolverine appearance in a movie came down. They resurfaced this year. Some claimed that Marvel wanted Hugh Jackman, but not necessarily in the MCU. Doctor Strange 2. Others reiterated Marvel’s wish to have Wolverine in the sequel.
Massive is another word. Multiverse of MadnessLeaks revealed many details about the film. We discovered the plot, the true villain and some surprise cameos.
According to leaks, Wanda is still the main villain. And she’s supposed to fight and kill an X-Men variant from an alternate universe. Professor X, the Illuminati leader in a different reality, is this mutant.
The Doctor Strange 2Cameos are the subject of reshoots
Marvel announced a new delay for several MCU movies a few week ago. This was to begin with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. The sequel will be released in May, rather than March next year. According to reports, the film did not perform well at screenings. Marvel was reportedly trying to fix the story, adding more cameos fans would enjoy from a multiverse movie. We learned this information a few days ago. Doctor Strange 2 reshoots are so extensive that they’ll last through Christmas, enough to film an entire movie.
The Jackman-Wolverine rumor is now confirmed. According to GeekosityMagHe will also appear in the sequel. According to the report, Patrick Stewart was one of the key factors in the agreement.
Like Jackman, Stewart didn’t want to appear in the MCU after Logan. Both actors didn’t want to ruin the legacy of that movie, which is easily the highlight of Fox’s Wolverine franchise. Marvel’s multiverse makes it possible to avoid these continuity problems.
The Professor X will be appearing in Doctor Strange 2There will be a variant. Hugh Jackman appeared to have agreed to play Wolverine once more, with Stewart as his MCU counterpart. He did post images of Kevin Feige and Hugh Jackman online earlier this year to tease a possible MCU role. But he also denied reports that he’s coming back.
We might see Wolverine if this report is correct Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of MadnessNext year.
Hugh Jackman’s MCU Wolverine role might be limited
However, it is important to temper your expectations. Jackman’s role might be limited in the movie. Marvel would be able to acknowledge Fox’s legacy by including Wolverine in the movie. Many mutants in the multiverse look and behave very much like Fox ones. Marvel can then recast all the mutants for the MCU.
In late August, a leak revealed what Marvel wanted to see from Wolverine. Doctor Strange 2. Marvel reports that although plans were canceled, they made it work. WantedJackman
Last year, I suggested that Logan might be not be Hugh Jackman’s last performance as Wolverine. That’s because they wanted him for Doctor Strange 2Wanda to fight (and have his ass decimated). Apparently it didn’t end up happening.
Marvel insider Daniel Richtman At the time, the claim was true. Later, we discovered that Wanda would “decimate”Professor X is the sequel and features a different X-Men.
There are rumors that Marvel has a desire to correct one thing. Doctor Strange 2Wanda. They want to tone her down, which might mean she’ll kill fewer cameos. What better way to show that Wanda is dangerous than to have her face Professor X and Wolverine? It’s possible she might still be alive. “decimate”They can’t kill either mutant. At this stage, it is only hopeful speculation.