AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY Set Photo Sparks Theory About Wolverine’s Return
Directors Joe and Anthony Russo have once again thrown Marvel fans into a frenzy. Just like they did in the buildup to Avengers: Endgame back in 2018, the Russos shared a cryptic black-and-white set photo from Avengers: Doomsday on Instagram, telling followers to “look hard” for hidden clues.
Naturally, the internet has been dissecting every inch of the image, and theories are running wild. Some fans think it’s teasing a full-blown Avengers Vs. X-Men showdown. Others are convinced they can spot Doctor Doom lurking in the background.
But Erik Voss of New Rockstars has dropped an interesting theory that shifts the conversation in a different direction. In a new breakdown, Voss suggests the post might be pointing to the return of Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine.
According to him, the light at the center of the photo shines directly on three metal beams. At first glance, it may not seem like much, but Voss argues they resemble Wolverine’s iconic claw slash. “It might seem like a stretch at first,” he explains, “but the arrangement of those beams feels intentional.”
Voss also notes the timing of the Russos’ post may have been significant. He believes it was originally meant to go up on September 19, the exact seven-year anniversary of their Endgame teaser photo.
However, the date may have been pushed back because of Disney’s recent controversies, followed by another delay to avoid overshadowing the trailer for Insomniac’s Wolverine video game. While the timing itself has nothing directly to do with Wolverine, Voss argues the coincidence is hard to ignore.
Jackman has already been confirmed to reprise Logan in Deadpool 3, so fans are understandably hopeful he’ll also pop up in Avengers: Doomsday. The idea of Wolverine standing alongside Earth’s Mightiest Heroes against Doctor Doom is exactly the kind of crossover moment the Multiverse Saga has been building toward.
Could this photo really be teasing Wolverine’s MCU return in Doomsday? Or are we all just over-analyzing another classic Russo misdirect? Either way, it’s fun to speculate until Marvel finally decides to spill the details.
Do you think Hugh Jackman will return as Wolverine in Avengers: Doomsday? Can you find anything in the photo?