Hugh Jackman's Wolverine could still have a long future in the Fox's X-Men movies were some of the first to really make the genre popular and led to the start of franchises like the MCU and the DCEU. Jackman played a pivotal role in that. The actor stole every scene he had in 2000's X-Men, which led to Wolverine becoming the main character of the franchise going forward. Jackman's Wolverine appearances have spanned two different X-Men franchises, a solo trilogy, and now the MCU.

What Marvel Studios managed to accomplish with Deadpool & Wolverine is remarkable. MCU X-Men movie is in development, with The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes writer Michael Lesslie in charge of the script. However, Jackman's Wolverine return is better suited elsewhere.

Marvel Studios Is Reportedly Working On An MCU X-Men TV Show

The X-Men's MCU Takeover Starts In A Couple Of Years

Marvel Studios' X-Men movie is set to come after Avengers: Secret Wars, with some rumors claiming that it could release as early as 2027. Recently, a string of casting reports suggested that Hollywood rising stars like Stranger Things' Sadie Sink and The Substance's Margaret Qualley are being eyed for roles in the anticipated movie. However, it seems like Marvel might be working on another mutant project for the small screen in addition to the team's reboot film. An X-Men MCU series focused on young mutants at the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning — X Academy — is reportedly in development.

According to the MCU report, the project could even be released before the X-Men movie, though there is also a chance that it will serve as a spinoff once the team has been established in the MCU. It connects to the comics' "New X-Men: Academy X," which featured a similar premise. Asked about the X-Men series by ScreenRant, Marvel Studios' Head of Streaming, Brad Winderbaum, spotlighted Marvel's other X-Men ventures, saying, "We are still working on X-Men 97 season 2... And there is an X-Men feature in development right now." If the X-Men series moves forward, Jackman's Wolverine could appear.

How Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine Could Fit Into The MCU X-Men Series

The Story Could Include Two Very Different Types Of Characters

At first, Hugh Jackman's Wolverine might not seem like the logical choice for the MCU's reported X-Men series. After all, the project is said to be focused on younger mutants. However, this is a perfect setup for the fan-favorite star to continue in the MCU as Wolverine throughout the series. Not all characters in the show will be young, as the new class of mutants will need to have teachers at Charles Xavier's school. That is where Jackman's Wolverine could come in. With years of experience in the X-Men and solo, the older Logan could now be a teacher.

This would be the perfect way to keep Jackman's Wolverine in the MCU, giving fans more time with the hero in a more character development-focused type of project while he remains available to jump into movie events. After being the X-Men's rebel for so long, it seems like a natural progression for the Logan from Deadpool & Wolverine to be a teacher to a new generation of mutants. The role would also not be physically demanding like Jackman's movie appearances as Wolverine have been, which could be something that convinces the 56-year-old actor to return to the MCU.

Another Wolverine Also Makes Sense For Marvel’s X-Men Series

Hugh Jackman's Logan Could Have A Fan-Favorite Hero By His Side

Another exciting part of the show could be how it allows the heartwarming relationship between Jackman's Wolverine and his "daughter" from another universe, Dafne Keen's X-23, to continue. Since the show will be focused on young mutants, Keen, who is only 20, would be perfect for the series. Given how X-23 has grown to become a fan-favorite through her roles in Logan and Deadpool & Wolverine, the character could even end up being the main star of the show. As such, having Jackman's Wolverine in the MCU's X-Men series would then become a must.

By having Laura serve as the star of the MCU's X-Men series, Marvel would be opening the door to a new side of the X-Men franchise and using a beloved character as a surrogate for the fans. Deadpool & Wolverine poked fun at Jackman's Wolverine return, with Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool claiming that Disney would make him do it until he was 90. While it might not really be that far into the future, the MCU's X-Men series would have the potential to run multiple seasons, a new plan for the franchise's TV projects, so Jackman's MCU future could be long.

All Announced MCU Movies

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  Thunderbolts*

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  May 2, 2025

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  The Fantastic Four: First Steps

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  July 25, 2025

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  Avengers: Doomsday (2026)

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  Spider-Man: Brand New Day

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  July 31, 2026

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  Avengers: Secret Wars

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  December 17, 2027

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