Logan 2: Rise of X-23 (2026)
Starring: Dafne Keen, Boyd Holbrook, Hugh Jackman (Flashbacks and Voice), and Laura Donnelly
The legacy of the Wolverine can never truly die because it is carried in the very blood of those he left behind. In the highly anticipated sequel, Logan 2: Rise of X-23, several years have passed since Logan made the ultimate sacrifice at the Canadian border to ensure the survival of the next generation. Laura, portrayed once again by Dafne Keen, has evolved from a silent, traumatized child into a fierce and seasoned warrior. She now serves as the protector and leader of a small, tight knit community of young mutants living within the hidden sanctuary known as Eden.
However, the fragile peace they have built is violently shattered when a revitalized and more ruthless iteration of the Weapon X program emerges from the shadows. This new threat deploys The Erasers, a group of genetically engineered hunters specifically designed to track and eliminate the unique DNA signatures of the remaining X-Gene carriers. These hunters are not just physical threats; they represent a systematic attempt to wipe the mutant race off the map once and for all.
Dafne Keen delivers a powerhouse performance, perfectly embodying the raw rage and protective instincts she inherited from her father. As the conflict intensifies, Laura is forced to confront a new psychological threat that weaponizes Logan’s own voice and memories against her, forcing her to relive the trauma of her past. Throughout this harrowing journey, Laura must decide if she will remain a fugitive living in fear or step into the light to become the definitive leader the mutant race desperately needs to survive.
The ghost of Logan haunts her every step, appearing not as a burden of grief, but as a guiding light in a world that still fears and hates what it cannot control. Featuring brutal and visceral action sequences, a gritty neo-western atmosphere, and a deeply emotional core, Logan 2: Rise of X-23 is a profound story of survival and the official birth of a new hero. The claws are out once more, proving that while one man’s physical journey has ended, the legend of the Wolverine is only just beginning. In this brutal struggle for freedom, blood remains the only currency that truly matters.