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The Marvel Cinematic Universe might not be doing as well as it used, but that hasn’t stopped fans from creating speculative theories. AndAvengers: Secret Warsis one of the most anticipated and upcoming favorite movies of Marvel fans, which they love to create theories about. Slated to be released in 2027, the prospects of such a mega-comic book event coming to the big screen have considerably created a big buzz.

Recently, a scooper revealed that Hugh Jackman (who is returning as Wolverine forDeadpool 3)would come back inSecret Warsonly if Marvel brings back Tobey Maguire and RDJ. This inevitably led to fans yet again creating theories and debating about the possible outcomes of such an event.
Hugh Jackman Reportedly Wants Tobey Maguire To Return InAvengers: Secret Wars
BothHugh JackmanandTobey Maguireare fan-favorite Marvel actors who achieved significance and worldwide popularity with their respective Marvel roles. While Maguire became famous as Spider-Man and was last seen inSpider-Man: No Way Home, Jackman is known for being the absolute fan-favorite mutant, Wolverine.
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Next, returning in theRyan Reynoldsstarrer movie,Deadpool & Wolverine, Jackman had previously hung his adamantium claws after doingLogan. But he has since picked up his claws once again for what fans believe will be his last and final appearance.
However, rumors of him starring inAvengers: Secret Warshave been going for a while, and scooper and X user@MyTimeToShineHtweeted on March 4, stating,

“Hugh Jackman told Marvel he will return for Secret Wars, but only if he’ll get to interact with Tobey and RDJ”
This rumor, or ‘insider information’, rather created a significant buzz on the internet. While fans called the newsdopeand would certainly love to see an actor as beloved asRobert Downey Jr.in a Marvel movie again, other fans were quick to create speculative fan theories over the prospect of seeing Spider-Man and Wolverine star together.

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TheSecret Wars,even in the Marvel comic books, is a huge event, and all fans are certainly excited to see Marvel Studios’ version of the event. However, after this rumor of Hugh Jackman wanting Tobey Maguire and RDJ went viral, there have been numerous fan reactions and theories (seeReddit).
One of these theories was tweeted by the X user@thegeekycast, who stated,

“At the end of Secret Wars it’s coming down to it and one of them has to make the sacrifice…. Who’s going out?”
And this is how fans reacted to it:
No way Sony lets them kill off Tobey
— ThatGuyRy (@thatguyry23)July 11, 2025

https://twitter.com/HarryG1998_/status/1764370760645153004
We all know it’s Peter 😭😭😭This is torture 💔💔💔
— Peter M. Gade (@Roguefrogger)July 13, 2025
Sony need Tobey for money he will not die lmao
— Patrice THE DRAGON SLAYER, ZKK IS FOREVER !!! (@Patricetienne1)August 10, 2025
Tobey for sure. Jackman already had his moment in Logan.
— Arthur (@Arthur65381575)June 25, 2025
While there were mixed reactions and more votes for Maguire to die, some fans even believed that both heroes would be sacrificing themselves to put an end to their journey within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Even though these are just theories, rumors, and speculations, the fans’ sincerity and determination toward the mythos prove that the MCU still has a chance and we can’t wait to witness what the studio has in store for us.
Avengers: Secret Warswill be in theatres on July 13, 2025.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.