Here is the chronological order to follow the adventures of Logan, also known as Wolverine, in the Marvel cinematic universe.
Tl;dr
- Hugh Jackman portrayed the superhero Wolverine in nine films.
- The character went through a complex timeline in the X-Men franchise.
- Wolverine will reappear in the movie Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024.
- Wolverine’s timeline is to be followed from his perspective, despite franchise inconsistencies.
Wolverine’s Evolution Across the X-Men Franchise
The character of Wolverine, played by Hugh Jackman, became the flagship of the Fox X-Men franchise, appearing in most of its films through a complex timeline. Jackman will reprise his role in the Marvel cinematic universe with the film Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024. Hence, it’s interesting to see how Logan developed through the films in chronological order.
Wolverine’s Time Travel Journey
It’s worth noting that Wolverine reset the timeline in the film X-Men: Days of Future Past, complicating part of the X-Men timeline. For this article, Wolverine’s timeline will be dictated by his perspective. This places Days of Future Past later in the chronology because it’s Logan’s consciousness in 2023, who lived through all previous events, that traveled back to 1975.
Wolverine’s Place in the X-Men Franchise
Wolverine first appeared in the original X-Men film in 2000, with his iconic performance helping establish the franchise. He then had a prominent role in its two sequels before getting his own solo movie. Despite the negative reviews of X-Men Origins: Wolverine, this led to two more sequels, The Wolverine and the highly acclaimed Logan.
Wolverine’s Role in the Marvel Universe
It’s unclear if the Wolverine in Deadpool & Wolverine will come from an established timeline or a variant from a different universe. However, given all the references to the Fox franchise and Wolverine saving the universe in the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer, it could be the Wolverine from Days of Future Past. This would be the Wolverine from the original trilogy, the first two Wolverine films, and First Class.
What Do We Think?
It’s fascinating to see the evolution of Wolverine, one of the most iconic characters in the Marvel universe, on screen. Hugh Jackman’s portrayal has always been a highlight of the franchise, bringing depth and complexity to the character. The prospect of seeing Wolverine return in Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024 is very exciting.