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Wolverine is one of the most beloved characters from the Marvel comics, and Hugh Jackman’s on-screen version is one of the most memorable. He has played the role in a considerable number of movies, including theX-Menfranchise, and theWolverinefranchise. His story, however, came to a dramatic and tragic end inLogan,where the immortal character met his demise.
Though many thought this was the end for Jackman’s character, it was revealed that Wolverine would be appearing in Ryan Reynold’sDeadpool 3. Though this will be a different, completely new version of his character, the news had quite mixed reactions.
Also Read:“It’s almost more devastating”: Hugh Jackman Pitched a Different ‘Logan’ Ending to James Mangold That Was Inspired by Clint Eastwood’s $160M Oscar-Winning Movie
LoganDirector Does Not Want Hugh Jackman To Bring Back Wolverine ForDeadpool 3
Though many people love the idea of characters who have passed coming back on the screen, many think that the dead should stay dead and franchises should commit to their end. Among these supporters, there is also James Mangold, the director of Logan, also known for his work inFord vs FerrariandGirl Interrupted.
“I can’t say that there’s a part of me that doesn’t wish that we’d let it be,” he said. “But there was always going to be another Wolverine. There could be a baby Wolverine and a cartoon Wolverine. As much liquid as they can squeeze out of that rag, they’re going to try to.”He stated.
Mangold believes thatHugh Jackman‘s Wolverine storyline met a satisfying end, one that he thinks was right for the character. Though the director is not thrilled at the idea, he expected a different version to come sooner or later, stating that franchises like Marvel have the tendency to milk a character for all its worth. He still however feels that he told his story and showcased his vision the best he could and wishes for that to stay untouched.
Also Read:“I didn’t find it moving”: Logan Director Didn’t Find Original Comics Impressive After Refusing Hugh Jackman’s Clint Eastwood Pitch for His Swan Song
Fans SupportLoganDirector As He Wishes Wolverine To Not Return InDeadpool 3
James Mangold’s sentiments for Wolverine’s character seem to be shared by quite a few online, as many voiced their support on the matter on Twitter. Some fans were quite upset with the news of Hugh Jackman’s return as they invested quite a lot in Wolverine’s storyline and ultimately his death, only to see all that erased forDeadpool 3, even afraid thatDeadpoolmight ruin their beloved character.
“Remember when a huge aspect of LOGAN was that a corporation couldn’t stand the idea of Wolverine dying, so created a clone that looked like Hugh Jackman but was missing the core humanity that made audiences fall in love with him to begin with?”Stated a fan.
Logan director James Mangold says he wishes Wolverine wasn’t in Deadpool 3, but wasn’t surprised.https://t.co/MVBgX8G6zRpic.twitter.com/vE0NBdz5KT
— IGN (@IGN)June 02, 2025
Remember when a huge aspect of LOGAN was that a corporation couldn’t stand the idea of Wolverine dying, so created a clone that looked like Hugh Jackman but was missing the core humanity that made audiences fall in love with him to begin with?
No reason I’m bringing this up.https://t.co/51mCQK9hyY
— Sam Gavin (Sam’s Channel) (@SamuelGavin)June 29, 2025
I understand.. all that work so be wolverine’s farewell but at the end it wasn’t. They should kept dafne keen as x23 that was a slap in the face. I’m still pissed on that. I’m whatever on his comeback
— FudgeWilde (@Fudgewilde)Aug 20, 2025
Ehhh, I always thought they should’ve had Cable in Deadpool instead of a no name villain who ended up being generic (I loved the Francis gag tho) & held back Logan so Wolverine could in Deadpool 2 before it came out.
— Qays Moses Nsanja (@PRQDUCTIONS)July 12, 2025
And I wish every comic Marvel published from 1991 to 2005 didn’t co-star Wolverine, except I’m lying because Wolverine is awesome so put him in as much stuff as possible. Now how about James Mangold just sits back down & enjoys the movie?
— TomHoefWrites (@TomHoefWrites)July 29, 2025
It kinda takes away from Logan. However, Wolverine deserves more rated R screen time without the depression that comes with Logan. Especially a Wolverine who isn’t struggling with the horrors of age.
— Grooba (@spawn_ninja)July 25, 2025
Some fans, however, don’t agree with this, stating that Wolverine inDeadpool 3feels right as the two characters interact quite a lot in the comics. They believe that this character was held back in his previous appearances and think that being part of an R-rated movie might be just what the character needs. Some even stated that since this will be a different variant of the mutant played by the same actor, the sentiment did not track.
Also Read:“I’m in the theater, man”: Hugh Jackman Refused Oscar-Winning Director To Save Career From $100M Disaster That Would’ve Decimated His Hollywood Standing
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Ananya Godboley is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows, with over 2,000 articles published. She has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years. Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in psychology from K.R. Mangalam University, Ananya also likes to fangirl as a full-time job. She covers news and analyses on anything from Rick and Morty to Hannibal and even Arcane. In between these lines, she also enjoys superheroes and Taylor Swift.A philosophy enthusiast, Ananya enjoys digging deeper into the media she consumes, trying to understand the root of her favorite characters' behavior.
