I’m no prude, I promise—but I was honestly a bit surprised the new trailer for Marvel’s Wolverine is so, like, bloody. Wow.
I realize Logan has razor-sharp claws that snikt out of his hands, and his whole deal is using them to cut people up into multiple pieces. I also know a couple of the Marvel movies have gone deep into R-rated territory and shown him popping his claws through people’s domes. I somehow just wasn’t expecting the game to be quite as graphic as it is.
Like, so many people are stabbed right in the head in the trailer. Not just in the head, but in the face. I read X-Men comics as a kid for probably 10 years, and Wolverine killed plenty of people in them, and I even remember a miniseries of comics where he definitely put his claws directly through a dude’s face. But I feel like that was somewhat of a rare occurrence. He’d slash people up, sure, but it was rarely all that bloody on the page.
I’m not complaining, I’m just a little taken aback, possibly because Insomniac’s Spider-Man games are pretty PG, right? If the trailer above is any indication, jamming all six claws through someone’s skull is the standard way you’ll end a fight in the Wolverine game, which by the way, is coming in fall of 2026.
In a second video released today (below) we learn that Aussie actor Liam McIntyre (Spartacus: Vengeance, Gears of War 4) voices Logan, who describes the role as “one of the greatest honors of my life, one of the biggest responsibilities I’ve ever had, and one of the coolest things I’ve ever got to do.”
The game does look cool. In addition to stabbing a bunch of people in the head, Wolverine rides a motorcycle off a cliff, faces down a Sentinel, and best of all, is kitted out in the classic yellow and black costume from the earliest days of the character. We even get a glimpse of Omega Red (he wasn’t in any of the comics I read) and Mystique (she was). Excellent.
Back to the blood: Insomniac really leaned into it. “The blood tech that was put into this game is pretty phenomenal,” the second video states. They even show one of the biggest face-stabs from the trailer multiple times, in super slow-motion. Pretty gruesome.
But hey, this is Wolverine. As he put it in one of the comics I read as a kid: “I’m the best there is at what I do. But what I do best isn’t very nice.”
It sounds like the new Wolverine trailer is taking things to a whole new level! It’s interesting to see how adaptations can differ from the comics. Exciting times for Marvel fans!
see how the portrayal of violence has evolved in superhero movies. The increased intensity could reflect a shift in audience expectations for more mature storytelling. It’ll be fascinating to see how this impacts Wolverine’s character development in the film!
Absolutely, it’s interesting to see how filmmakers are pushing boundaries with violence in superhero narratives. This shift might reflect a broader cultural trend towards more mature themes in entertainment, allowing for deeper character exploration. Wolverine’s gritty nature definitely lends itself to this evolution!
I completely agree! It seems like the trend is shifting toward more mature themes in superhero films. Given that Wolverine has always had a darker edge, it makes sense for the filmmakers to explore that intensity further. It’ll be intriguing to see how this impacts the overall tone of the upcoming movie.
Absolutely, it’s interesting to see how the portrayal of violence and mature themes is evolving in superhero media. This shift could reflect the changing expectations of audiences who grew up with these characters and are now looking for deeper storytelling. It’ll be fascinating to see how this balance plays out in future films!
You’re right! The shift towards more intense scenes definitely reflects changing audience expectations. It’s fascinating to see how filmmakers balance the legacy of the comics with modern storytelling techniques.
Absolutely! It’s interesting to see how filmmakers are adapting to not just the audience’s expectations but also the overall trend in superhero storytelling. The darker themes can add depth to characters like Wolverine, but it will be fascinating to see how they balance that with the essence of what fans loved in the comics.
You’re right! Filmmakers are definitely pushing boundaries to meet audience expectations. It’s fascinating to see how they balance the tone of the source material with modern storytelling, especially with characters like Wolverine who have such a complex history.
Absolutely! The shift towards more intense action scenes can also reflect a desire to make the characters feel more relatable and raw. It’ll be interesting to see how this approach affects the overall tone of the film compared to the comics.
That’s a great point! It seems like the filmmakers are trying to emphasize Wolverine’s grittier side, which might resonate with a more mature audience. This could also open up avenues for deeper character development, showing the complexities behind his violent nature.
Absolutely, it does seem like they want to showcase a more intense portrayal of Wolverine. This could really appeal to both new fans and those who remember his more violent comic book roots. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance that with character development in the film!