Logan, better known as Wolverine, has long stood as one of Marvel’s most recognizable characters. Whether on the comic book page, animated series, or through Hugh Jackman’s decades-spanning performance, the adamantium-clawed mutant has remained central to the pop culture conversation. Now, the character is set to enter a brand-new era.
When Hugh Jackman first took on the role of Logan in 2000’s X-Men, audiences immediately gravitated toward his performance. The actor’s mix of gruff charisma, razor-sharp claws, and haunted antihero energy made him the breakout star of the film. Over the next 17 years, he carried the character through the X-Men trilogy, multiple solo films, and the timeline-shifting X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014). The sheer length and consistency of his run solidified Jackman as the screen’s definitive Wolverine.
That journey came to a poignant end with James Mangold’s Logan (2017). The film presented a grizzled, dying Wolverine in a bleak future setting and was widely hailed as one of the strongest superhero films ever released. It also served as Jackman’s heartfelt farewell, with the actor making clear that this would be his last appearance.
But the claws came out again in 2024. With Deadpool & Wolverine, directed by Shawn Levy, Jackman officially crossed into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This incarnation wasn’t the same Logan audiences saw in Logan or the Fox-era X-Men films, but rather a Multiversal variant. That twist allowed Jackman to lean into a comic-accurate version of the character, complete with the iconic yellow-and-blue costume. His playful, razor-sharp chemistry with Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool drove the story, and fans celebrated both the reunion and the fresh direction for Wolverine in the MCU.
Wolverine’s big-screen saga isn’t the only way the character is moving forward. Insomniac Games has confirmed that Marvel’s Wolverine will release exclusively on PlayStation 5 in Fall 2026, finally giving fans a clear launch window. The announcement was paired with a new trailer and striking cover art that teased a darker, more brutal interpretation of Logan.
Gameplay will focus on Wolverine at his most savage, with combat designed to be fast, cinematic, and unflinchingly violent. Dismemberment, berserker rage, and the emotional toll of unleashing his primal side will be central mechanics. Actor Liam McIntyre, known for Spartacus: Vengeance and Gears of War 4, voices Logan. According to the PlayStation blog, “In this story, he is on the hunt to uncover the secrets of a dark past that keeps eluding him.”
The game’s narrative will span some of Marvel’s most iconic settings, including Tokyo’s neon-soaked streets, Canada’s rugged landscapes, and Madripoor’s shadowy underworld. Characters and factions teased in the new footage include Mystique, the cybernetic Reavers, and Omega Red. Fans also pointed out a prototype Sentinel in the trailer, raising speculation about their potential involvement.
Insomniac partnered with acclaimed comic artist Jock for the game’s cover art, which conveys Wolverine’s raw essence through bold, expressive lines rooted in Marvel’s visual heritage.
The studio also emphasized accessibility, confirming that descriptive audio tracks are already integrated into the trailer, with a full suite of options to be revealed later. More details are set to drop in Spring 2026 as the release date draws closer.
For now, the trailer offers a visceral first look at Logan’s latest journey, one positioned to make Marvel’s Wolverine a defining title for the PlayStation 5 generation, much as Spider-Man did for its predecessor.
Watch the official trailer here:
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