Every Canceled Wolverine Movie You Never Got to See

Was There Ever a Young Wolverine Movie Planned?

Yes. After X-Men: First Class, director Matthew Vaughn wanted a sequel focusing on a young Wolverine in the 1970s. He even imagined Tom Hardy in the role. The story would have shown Logan’s pre-Adamantium days, but it was scrapped before development began.

Did Days of Future Past Almost Look Different?

Originally, Matthew Vaughn wanted to build to Days of Future Past in a third film, bringing together both casts. Instead, the studio rushed the storyline, which led to only Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine being at the center of the movie.

Was Wolverine Supposed to Fight the Fantastic Four and Daredevil?

Yes. In 2010, writers pitched a Civil War–style crossover where Wolverine would battle Daredevil and the Fantastic Four. One draft even had Mr. Fantastic stretching Wolverine’s molecules to cut off his arms. The idea was rejected in favor of Days of Future Past.

What Happened to the X-23 Spinoff After Logan?

After Logan’s success, director James Mangold started developing an X-23 standalone movie with Dafne Keen’s Laura. Disney’s purchase of Fox put the project in limbo, though the character eventually resurfaced in Deadpool & Wolverine.

Did Darren Aronofsky Almost Direct The Wolverine?

Yes. Known for Black Swan and Requiem for a Dream, Aronofsky was set to direct The Wolverine. His darker, psychological take never happened due to personal reasons, and James Mangold ultimately directed the 2013 film.

Did Game of Thrones’ Creator Write a Wolverine Script?

David Benioff, co-creator of Game of Thrones, wrote the first draft of X-Men Origins: Wolverine. His version was more comic-accurate, with Sabretooth clones and no Deadpool experiment. The studio rewrote it heavily, and fans never saw his full vision.

Was James Cameron Going to Make a Wolverine Movie?

In 1991, James Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment discussed an X-Men film with Wolverine at the center. Writer Chris Claremont even imagined Bob Hoskins as Logan. But after Stan Lee mentioned Spider-Man, Cameron shifted focus — and Wolverine’s project disappeared.

Did Wolverine Almost Lead a 1990s Animated-Inspired Film?

Yes. Screenwriter Laeta Kalogridis wrote a script inspired by the 1990s animated X-Men series, with Wolverine mentoring Jubilee. The film would have included battles with Sabretooth and Magneto, but it never advanced beyond early drafts.