Hugh Jackman, known worldwide for his portrayal of Wolverine, may not be done with the character just yet, despite his current absence from the upcoming MCU film Avengers: Doomsday. By sharing hints during a recent interview, Jackman added fuel to the ongoing speculation around a Hugh Jackman Wolverine MCU return, suggesting fans might not have seen the last of him as the legendary mutant.
Jackman’s Playful Answers Stir Excitement On The Graham Norton Show
Appearing on The Graham Norton Show, Jackman was pressed about his repeated Marvel comebacks, especially after the anticipated box-office hit Deadpool and Wolverine. Norton remarked,
“Every time you’re on, you go, ‘Nope, I’m not doing that again,’ But then you keep making another one. And it’s a big, big hit. So are you gonna have to do it again?”
— Graham Norton, Host. Jackman, flashing a mischievous smile, coyly answered, “Maybe,” before addressing the audience directly.
Expanding on his view, Jackman admitted,
“I am never saying ‘never’ ever again,”
and explained,
“I did mean it when I said ‘never,’ until the day when I changed my mind. But I really did for quite a few years, I meant it.”
Jackman’s apparent Marvel retirement after 2017’s Logan, where Wolverine’s story concluded tragically, seemed definitive for years. However, the nature of the Marvel universe—and Jackman’s own willingness—keeps the door open, especially with his recent portrayal of an alternate Wolverine in Deadpool 3.
Speculation Grows With Other MCU Stars Hinting at Returns
Talk of Marvel comebacks isn’t limited to Jackman. Thanos actor Josh Brolin commented on his potential return, revealing he would reprise his role “pretty quickly” if director Joe Russo reached out. Additionally, Chris Evans’s transformation back into Captain America shape is fueling rumors about his possible involvement in Avengers: Doomsday, further stoking anticipation for major character reunions.
Wolverine’s MCU Future: Technology And Cameos
The conversation also turned humorous when Norton suggested modern technology could let Jackman appear without transforming physically, saying the studio could CGI his face onto another body. Jackman confirmed,
“100%. I think I’ve done 10 films.”
He then joked,
“I think they’ve got enough in there,”
and added,
“In fact, I’ve done your show five or six times, I could be in the dressing room [right now].”
— Hugh Jackman, Actor.
As one of Marvel’s most seasoned actors since debuting as Wolverine in Fox’s X-Men in 2000, Jackman’s connection with the wider Marvel universe remains vital. His official MCU entry only occurred recently, and he currently has no confirmed roles in future Marvel projects. With Avengers: Doomsday already in post-production, a surprise Jackman appearance would require either a previously shot cameo or an unexpected reshoot, though the fanatic speculation lingers over a potential Wolverine cameo in Avengers: Secret Wars.
Marvel’s Upcoming Plans And Lasting Fan Anticipation
Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday is scheduled for release on December 18, 2026, as a flagship of Phase 6. As studio plans develop and rumors circulate, excitement builds for the next wave of Marvel movies and shows. Fans continue to hope that the legendary mutant Wolverine, immortalized by Hugh Jackman, could claw his way back for another heroic adventure within the MCU timeline.
