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Hugh Jackman became a household name in Hollywood with the 2000 filmX-Men.The Australian actor had a breakthrough with the 2000 film, as he brought Wolverine to the big screen. Soon after the release of the film, Jackman became a fan favorite. He continued playing Wolverine for the next 17 years before declaring that he would not be portraying the character anymore. Fans were devastated by the thought that they might never get to see their favorite X-Men on screen again.
However, soon after retiring the actor regretted the decision as there was so much more he wanted to do with the character. And after five years, Jackman joined his old friend, Ryan Reynolds, as he announced his comeback withDeadpool 3.
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Hugh Jackman Wanted to Work With Avengers Cast
As he announced his comeback,Hugh Jackmanshared that he regretted the decision after watching the first 20 minutes ofDeadpool. After this, he decided to callRyan Reynoldsto check how things were going. One thing led to another and he was finally back as Wolverine.
However, starring alongsideDeadpoolwas not the only thing he wanted to do. During the release of theX-Men: Days of Future Past,Jackman expressed his wish to star alongside the Avengers. Jackman shared that he would love to fight Robert Downey Jr’s Iron Man, and would like to team up with other Avengers as well.
“Because personally, I would love to mix it up with Robert Downey Jr. and Iron Man and kick his a*s. It’d be great… Consistency is incredible. Who wouldn’t want to be involved with that?”
While promoting his 2013 filmThe Wolverine,he also shared that he wants the studios to join hands and bring all these characters, including Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Spider-Man, and all the Avengers together.
The rights of X-Men characters were a major obstacle in bringing them into the MCU at the time. However, Marvel Studios is all set to introduce X-Men into the MCU, after Disney acquired 21st Century Fox in December 2017.
While his wish to combat Iron Man may not come true now, theLoganstar could join Avengers in the upcomingAvengersmovies. It is still not confirmed whether Hugh Jackman would appear in future MCU movies besidesDeadpool 3.
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Will Hugh Jackman Continue Playing Wolverine AfterDeadpool 3?
Although fans are happy to see their favorite X-Man back in action, it might also not last long. Both Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have said thatDeadpool 3would not interfere with the events ofLogan. This has led many to believe that the film could include time travel.
The Prestigestar has also said that it would allow them not to mess with what happened in the 2017 film. He might be reprising the character, but it could be his last shot at Wolverine. No doubt, theChappiestar is still in shape and could continue playing the character in the future as well.
But neither the studio nor Jackman himself has confirmed such news. Fans are expecting to see the actor in future MCU movies as well. Many also believe that his MCU debut will lead the way for X-Men in the cinematic universe.
There are still about two years left for the film to release, and fans are curious about Wolverine’s future in the MCU. However, with the cinematic universe already involving time travel and having introduced a multiverse in phase 4, anything is possible.
Deadpool 3is set to release on 15 August 2025.
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Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
