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Report Says Marvel Plans to Keep Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine Beyond Secret Wars

The unconfirmed claim reflects Jackman’s box‑office pull, fueling questions about Marvel’s post‑Secret Wars X‑Men plans.

Overview

  • Industry leaker Daniel Richtman reported on October 14 that Marvel intends to use Hugh Jackman in more projects even after Avengers: Secret Wars.
  • Marvel Studios and Jackman have not confirmed any post‑Secret Wars plans, leaving the report as an unverified industry rumor.
  • Deadpool & Wolverine’s approximately $1.338 billion global gross is cited in coverage as a major incentive for Disney and Marvel to keep Jackman involved.
  • Related rumors place Jackman in Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars and possibly in an untitled Ryan Reynolds X‑project, as outlets also note a broader X‑Men reboot is expected after Secret Wars.
  • Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for December 18, 2026, and Secret Wars for December 17, 2027, timelines that shape when any further Wolverine appearances could occur.