Hugh Jackman returns as Wolverine in the big‑budget film "Deadpool & Wolverine," set for release on July 26, 2024.

The on-screen antics of Wade Wilson, along with Ryan Reynolds' cryptic comments during interviews, began to stoke speculation. This anticipation was confirmed when Hugh Jackman starred in the third installment of "Deadpool". The movie's title, "Deadpool & Wolverine", and its premiere trailer unambiguously reveal the character the Sydney-based actor is playing.

Jackman made a swift about-face regarding his previous announcement of retiring the comic character. Merely two or three years after "Logan" premiered, he expressed a willingness to return as Wolverine - provided his character was integrated into Marvel's Comic Universe (MCU), where he could join the ranks of the Avengers.

Devotees of comic adaptations do well to remember Wolverine's fate in "Logan". That being said, the subsequent Marvel movies and series granted the narrative the freedom of a multiverse, facilitating any hero's resurrection. Although the specifics concerning the plot of "Deadpool & Wolverine" remain unknown, it appears the Time Variance Authority (TVA), the organization guarding the multiverse's integrity, may save a unique superhero from each doomed world.

The movie also enlists the talents of Jennifer Garner, reprising her 2003 role as Elektra from the comic adaptation "Daredevil". Garner's portrayal was far from the character's original backstory in the Daredevil movie, puzzling audiences. Subsequently, she adhered to the character's comic-book roots, portraying Elektra as a paid assassin.

"Deadpool & Wolverine" is slated to be one of the priciest productions of the year, possibly even the most costly venture of 2024. The production budget is an estimated 250 million dollars. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on July 26.