Deadpool & Wolverinegave Logan a tragic backstory involving the X-Men, meaning a reunion in future MCU movies would be both extremely compelling and emotionally resonant. Despite being from another universe,Deadpool & Wolverine’s endingconfirmed that the latter titular hero was now part of the core FoxX-Menuniverse. Thetimeline of the originalX-Menmovieshas always been somewhat confusing, withDeadpool & Wolverine’s multiversal shenanigans not doing much to ease understanding. Nonetheless, the film ended with Logan and Wade living together in the latter’s original timeline.
This was an interesting development, as I expectedDeadpool & Wolverine’s Marvel cameo-filled storyto destroy the FoxX-Menuniverse and bring the heroes to the MCU. Thankfully, I was wrong, and the movie was a love letter to the Fox Marvel movies of the past. Beyond that, how the movie concluded teased the possibility of Deadpool, Logan, and other X-Men characters appearing inupcoming Marvel movies. With this very recently confirmed as a reality more than a possibility, I now needDeadpool & Wolverine’s Logan to reunite with the X-Men to capitalize on the emotional impact of his tragic backstory.
Deadpool & Wolverine Gives Hugh Jackman’s Variant Hero A Tragic X-Men Backstory
Explaining His Move To The Fox X-Men Universe
Firstly, it is worth exploring thebackstoryDeadpool & Wolverinegave Hugh Jackman’s new Logan variant, and why this would benefit a reunion in the future. In the film, Deadpool spends time searching for a perfect variant of Logan to help him save his universe. Eventually, he settles on a drunk version of Logan who has given up his hero life. The people in his universe do not view him as a hero, primarily due to the history between him and the X-Men of that world.
Logan’s entireDeadpool & Wolverinestory is driven by this tragedy…
Later in the movie, it is revealed that Logan failed the X-Men by refusing to be fully involved in the team. He reveals that he often shirked his duties, leading him to drink at a bar once when the team needed him the most. Tragically,a group of hateful humans attacked the X-Mansion at this moment, killing all members of the team except Logan, who was not present to help. Logan’s entireDeadpool & Wolverinestory is driven by this tragedy, from joining Wade to rectify his mistakes via the TVA or fighting to honor his fallen friends when realizing this is not possible.
Avengers: Doomsday’s X-Men Cast Members Mean Wolverine Could Mean Variants Of His Old Team
Logan Could See Versions Of The Family He Lost
Regarding how this all ties to future Marvel movies, the confirmedcast list forAvengers: Doomsdaypromises returns for bigX-Mencharacters. Marvel Studios recently announced the first batch of actors set for a role in the 2026Avengersmovie. Alongside other MCU mainstays, the likes of Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Kelsey Grammer, James Marsden, Alan Cumming, and Rebecca Romijn were confirmed to be reprising their roles as Professor X, Magneto, Beast, Cyclops, Nightcrawler, and Mystique respectively from the originalX-Menseries of movies.
Although Hugh Jackman was not confirmed for an appearance inAvengers: Doomsday’s initial announcement, Kevin Feige has since claimed that more cast members will be unveiled in the coming months. If Jackman returns, as is expected after the teases of his importance inDeadpool & Wolverine, his Logan could reunite with variants of the X-Menteam he failed in his own universe. Despite not being the same versions, this could be incredibly impactful.
For one, it would be emotionally powerful to see Logan meet his fallen friends again, even if they are different variants of them. Jackman could easily portray the heartbreak, tragedy, and bittersweet happiness Logan would likely feel at seeing his family again, capitalizing on the emotional core ofDeadpool & Wolverine. Moreover, in helping them fight against Doctor Doom,the version of Logan fromDeadpool & Wolverinecould redeem himself by helping the team that he failed to savein his own universe.
Why Having Wolverine & An X-Men Team Reunite In Doomsday Or Secret Wars Seems Like The Right Move For The MCU
To Close One Chapter & Begin Another
Beyond the storytelling potential of having Wolverine and the X-Men team up inAvengers: Doomsday- or, indeed, the follow-upstory ofAvengers: Secret Wars- it would make a lot of sense for the wider MCU. The main reason for this is the plannedX-Menmovie that Marvel Studios is reportedly developing. The film is seemingly gearing up to focus on the younger, up-and-coming mutants of the mainline MCU, rather than multiversal variants like Logan, Deadpool, or those from the original FoxX-Mentimeline.
Given the close proximity of the upcomingAvengersmovies, this MCU movie is likely not coming until after 2027. This, combined with the confirmed return of the FoxX-Menactors, seems to set the twoAvengersmovies up as a swan song of sorts for these characters. The likes ofDeadpool & Wolverine’s Jackman, as well as Stewart, McKellen, and Marsden, to name a few, will likely receive a focus inAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Warsas a way of saying goodbye to their versions of the characters. That way, the MCU could reset theX-Menfranchise with newer, younger actors.
