Maguire's Spider-Man and Jackman's Wolverine Set for Epic Battle
Industry insider reveals that beloved characters from different Marvel universes will clash in the upcoming Avengers film, promising an unexpected confrontation between two fan-favorite heroes.
Entertainment industry insider Daniel Richtman has dropped fresh details about the highly anticipated Avengers: Doomsday, suggesting that two beloved Marvel characters will face off against each other. According to his latest report, Tobey Maguire's web-slinger and Hugh Jackman's clawed mutant are expected to engage in combat during the upcoming blockbuster.
Comic Book History Sets the Stage
The potential showdown between these characters isn't without precedent in Marvel's printed universe. Comic book readers have witnessed multiple confrontations between the wall-crawler and the adamantium-clawed hero across various storylines. The 1987 Spider-Man vs Wolverine series and Jason Aaron's Astonishing Spider-Man & Wolverine run both featured significant tension between the two heroes.
More recently, Marvel Comics launched a 2025 Spider-Man & Wolverine series by Marc Guggenheim and Kaare Andrews, which has already delivered 10 issues. The storyline reaches a dramatic peak when the web-slinger discovers surveillance footage revealing that a brainwashed version of Logan was responsible for his parents' deaths during a covert mission. This revelation leads to an intense battle where Wolverine actually impales Spider-Man with his claws, shocking readers with the brutal confrontation.
Star Power Returns to Marvel
Both actors have proven their box office appeal through recent Marvel appearances. Maguire's surprise return in Spider-Man: No Way Home helped propel that film to nearly $2 billion worldwide, making it one of cinema's highest-grossing movies ever. His portrayal of the web-slinger continues to resonate with audiences who grew up with the original trilogy.
Meanwhile, Jackman's comeback in Deadpool & Wolverine shattered records as the highest-grossing R-rated film in history. Despite previously stating he was finished with the character, the actor recently hinted at future possibilities during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show, saying "Maybe. I'm never saying 'never' ever again" when asked about potential Avengers involvement.
Multiverse Implications
The rumored conflict represents a significant shift from earlier speculation about these characters' roles in Marvel's multiverse conclusion. Previous reports suggested that Maguire and Jackman would lead a multiversal army together against Kang the Conqueror. However, with the franchise pivoting to Doctor Doom as the primary antagonist, their dynamic appears to have changed dramatically.
Fans initially expected Maguire to appear alongside Tom Holland in the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day, but recent updates indicate neither he nor Andrew Garfield will join Holland's next solo adventure. Instead, the veteran Spider-Man actor seems destined for the larger ensemble piece where he'll apparently clash with Jackman's iconic mutant character.