The actor leaves the door open for more appearances as Wolverine after the surprise success of Deadpool & Wolverine

A New Era for the Clawed One

24 November 2025: Hugh Jackman addressed his relationship with the iconic character Wolverine, signalling a significant shift in his stance. While he once declared his time as the mutant was over, Jackman recently admitted he is now “never saying ‘never’ ever again.” During a chat on The Graham Norton Show, he was asked whether he might return to the role after playing Wolverine in Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). With a sly grin, he replied, “Maybe. I am never saying ‘never’ ever again.”

He acknowledged that his previous announcement of retirement felt genuine at the time. “I did mean it when I said ‘never’ — until the day I changed my mind,” he explained. Having played Wolverine for more than two decades, Jackman said the fan demand, the new creative energy and the character evolution convinced him to reconsider.

Why the Change of Heart?

Jackman revealed the turning point came during development discussions for Deadpool & Wolverine. He said that after seeing what the story could become, especially alongside his longtime friend Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool, he realized he had remaining interest in exploring new dimensions of the character. “I was on my way to being done,” he said. “And then a bolt of lightning struck.”

The actor also joked that with the amount of material he’s already filmed, the studios could probably create an AI version of him — but clearly he isn’t quite done yet.

The Impact on the MCU Landscape

With Jackman’s changed stance, speculation is already mounting about Wolverine’s future in the Marvel Studios-led universe. The possibility of more team-ups, ensemble films or surprise cameos has fans and insiders buzzing. Jackman’s statement effectively opens wide the door for a return, eliminating the notion of it being definitively his “last time.”

Final Thought

HOLR breaks down the story here: Hugh Jackman may have left the door open, but he didn’t step fully through — yet. His declaration that he’s never saying “never” again gives Marvel and fans permission to imagine Wolverine’s next chapter. Whether it’s a full solo film, a cameo or something entirely unexpected, one thing is clear: the claws may not be shelved just yet.