The highly anticipated third Deadpool movie, Deadpool & Wolverine, has unveiled a new trailer that has left fans wondering about the identity of Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine.
The trailer depicts Wolverine mourning the loss of the X-Men in front of a series of massive gravestones, suggesting this flashback scene occurs after Professor Xavier’s psychic attack. Additionally, Wolverine struggles to extend his claws, similar to his portrayal in the Logan movie.
These clues seemingly place Wolverine in a post-Days of Future Past but pre-Logan timeline. However, the trailer also hints at the possibility of a third timeline or an adaptation of the Old Man Logan comic book storyline.
The inclusion of Cassandra Nova residing in an oversized Ant-Man corpse and the desolate realm known as The Void aligns with elements from Old Man Logan. Moreover, the trailer suggests a rivalry between Logan and Cassandra Nova, which further supports this connection.
Another intriguing possibility is that Wolverine may come from an alternate timeline where he never rejoined the X-Men. This could explain his guilt-ridden state and the absence of the X-Men in the trailer.
The involvement of the Time Variance Authority (TVA) and the similarities to the Loki series suggest a significant transformation for Wolverine. Just as Loki was shown glimpses of his future and alternate universe selves, Wolverine may undergo a similar experience.
The purpose of Deadpool & Wolverine may ultimately be about redemption for Wolverine, with Deadpool serving as his catalyst. The movie could explore the consequences of Wolverine’s past failures and provide him an opportunity to make amends.
