Will X-23 Make Frequent Appearances in The MCU?

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is set to welcome back two iconic characters in the film ‘Deadpool & Wolverine.’ This marks the first time in fifteen years that Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine will share the screen since ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine.’

Fans are eagerly anticipating this reunion, along with the return of several well-known X-Men villains, including Sabretooth, Toad, Lady Deathstrike, and Azazel. Notably, the film also features Laura, a.k.a. X-23, Wolverine’s cloned daughter, adding another layer of excitement to the storyline.

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X-23, introduced in the alternate timeline of ‘Logan,’ continues her father’s legacy in the MCU. With similar powers to Wolverine, she has become a beloved character in the Marvel universe. Her surprise return in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ has fans speculating about her future in the MCU.

In the film, after assisting Deadpool and Wolverine in a daring escape from the Void, X-23 faces a new challenge as she’s consumed by the entity Alioth, only to reappear in Earth-1005. The final scene shows her alive and well, joining Wade and friends for a celebratory moment. This open-ended conclusion leaves the door wide open for X-23’s future adventures.

Dafne Keen, who portrayed X-23 in ‘Logan,’ is poised to take on a larger role in the MCU. Her performance has garnered positive attention, and many fans believe she is ready to lead her own Marvel film. As the MCU prepares for its next phase, X-23 could play a pivotal role, especially with the upcoming introduction of new superhero teams in the Multiverse Saga. With the MCU planning to reboot the X-Men franchise, X-23’s presence could provide a crucial link between the old and new generations of mutants.

The Multiverse Saga, which includes the highly anticipated ‘Avengers: Secret Wars,’ is expected to bring characters from various Marvel phases together. There are rumours that X-23 could appear alongside other mutants, potentially bridging the MCU and the X-Men universe in a significant crossover event. This would mirror the 2015 comic book storyline where different Marvel universes collided, leading to a new timeline that merged the Avengers and X-Men.