Summary
Avengers: Secret Warsis several years away from starting production. However, a new rumor might have given fans a major spoiler about the surprising roles for Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine, Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man, and Tom Holland’s wall-crawler.
With the Infinity Saga now in the rearview mirror,Avengers: Secret Warsis easily the most highly anticipated film in the MCU, with Marvel Comics fans debatingwhich version ofSecret Warsthe MCU will choosefor its upcoming adaptation. WhileSecret Warsis slated for a tentative 2027 release after both upcomingAvengersfilms were pushed back during a large rescheduling, a recent rumor might have given away major details for the franchise-spanning event.
According to a post by the accountMyTimeToShineHelloon X,Avengers: Secret Warswill be headlined by none other than iconic Marvel actors Maguire and Jackman in their much-beloved roles as Spider-Man and Wolverine of the X-Men, respectively. Both stars' portrayals predate Kevin Feige’s vision at Marvel Studios, and Jackman will make his MCU debut with the angry,R-rated Wolverine inDeadpool 3.McGuire already debuted in the franchise to great acclaim inSpider-Man: No Way Home.
Maguire would form abrotherhood on theSpider-Man: No Way Homesetwith fellow Spider-Man actors Andrew Garfield and Tom Holland, the latter of whom was also mentioned in a recent rumor. In an X post responding to the original rumor, the accountCanWeGetSomeToastwould note that Jackman and Maguire would lead a multiversal army under the banner of the Time Variance Authority before dropping another fascinating titbit: Holland’s Spider-Man has allegedly been designated the role of the MCU’s Chosen One. This is big news for the actor, who has had a conservative role until now due to hisSpider-Mantrilogy and the character’s film rights being tied to Sony.
WithFeige reportedly planning an MCU reboot withAvengers: Secret Wars,there seems to be a clear case to be made for the upcomingSecret Warsfilm to be closer to the 2015 comic event than its predecessor, as the multiversal nature of that comic conflict plays much better into both the reboot rumors and the themes of the MCU’s current overarching narrative. With the success Holland has seen with his now-concluded trilogy, despite being arguably the most insulated recent Marvel property from the rest of the MCU, he makes a fitting and obvious choice to be the focal point of the MCU moving forward, stepping into the massive shoes of his on-screen mentor Tony Stark. As for the potential lead roles going to Maguire and Jackman, the idea not only holds a distinct appeal for fans but might also play into the alleged changes behind the scenes.
TheSecret Warsplot line and the theme of bringing big stars into central focus seemingly reiterates the news thattwoAvengersstars might return despite on-screen deathsinAvengers: Endgameto reunite the original lineup for a new project. All these new details might also be part of the pivot away from Jonathan Majors' Kang as the MCU’s next main antagonist in light of his extensive legal troubles and lukewarm reception. At this time, fans can only wait and see how things unfold.
Avengers: Secret Warsis currently set for theatrical release on June 03, 2025.
The Avengers
The Avengers is a group of comic book characters that consists of some of the world’s most iconic superheroes, such as The Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor.The Avengers have been a powerful force in Hollywood for over a decade now, both as a collective and individually. The group has also starred in video games, such as LEGO Marvel’s Avengers and Marvel’s Avengers by Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix.
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