Deadpool & Wolverine’s “Till He’s 90” Joke Becomes Literal in Avengers: Doomsday

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A funny moment from Deadpool & Wolverine is proving surprisingly accurate with the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. The joke, which centers around Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine and how old he is, now applies to other new actors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, making it even more relevant and humorous.

Scheduled for release at the end of 2026, Avengers: Doomsday will feature the return of several beloved actors from past Marvel films. Many of these actors aren’t from the primary Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline. Notably, the film will include two of the longest-working actors in Marvel history, making the joke from Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024 feel even more significant and real.

One of Deadpool’s Best Jokes Was About Hugh Jackman’s 26-Year Career as Wolverine

One of the funniest parts of Deadpool & Wolverine is a joke about how long Hugh Jackman has played Wolverine. The movie playfully acknowledges Jackman’s return to the role and celebrates his incredible 20+ years as Logan. Deadpool quips that Marvel Studios plans to have Jackman play Wolverine “Till he’s 90!”

Hugh Jackman was 32 years old when he first portrayed Wolverine in the 2000 film X-Men, making him 57 now. His 26 years playing the popular Marvel character is remarkable, and fans are hoping for another appearance before the Multiverse Saga concludes. Interestingly, the idea of multiple Wolverines will become reality with two actors set to play the role in the 2026 film Avengers: Doomsday.

Avengers: Doomsday Makes The Joke A Near-Reality With Ian McKellen’s Magneto and Patrick Stewart’s Charles Xavier

Both Sir Ian McKellen as Magneto and Sir Patrick Stewart as Professor X will be back in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, along with other actors who played X-Men in the previous Fox films. When the movie comes out in December, McKellen will be 87 years old and Stewart will be 86.

Both actors first appeared in the 2000 film X-Men, meaning they’ve had careers as long as Hugh Jackman’s run as Wolverine. This makes Deadpool’s joke about playing superheroes well into old age seem surprisingly realistic.

In addition to his work in superhero films, Ian McKellen will reprise his iconic role as Gandalf the Grey in the new Lord of the Rings movie, The Hunt for Gollum.

Considering everything, Avengers: Doomsday (and potentially Secret Wars) will probably be the last time Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart play their famous X-Men roles. This is especially true since Marvel Studios is expected to restart the X-Men franchise after the current Multiverse Saga finishes.

Hopefully, Avengers: Doomsday will be a fitting and respectful conclusion for both McKellen and Stewart, and the iconic characters they’ve played.

Avengers: Doomsday is set to release on December 18th from Marvel Studios.

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2026-01-12 07:28