Film Review

Years after the heartbreaking conclusion of Logan (2017), Logan 2 emerges as a brutal yet tender continuation of the Wolverine saga. Hugh Jackman returns as the older, weary Logan, a shadow of his former self, living in self-imposed exile at the world’s end. Mutants have nearly been eradicated, and society’s cruelty has only intensified. Logan’s past, filled with violence and regret, seems to be fading into oblivion—until Laura (Dafne Keen), now fully grown into X-23, finds him. She comes with a chilling revelation: a secret government project is using his DNA to create new hybrid mutants.

Reluctantly dragged back into the fight, Logan must face his demons once again, this time taking on the role of mentor to a group of genetically altered young mutants, all while battling the slow decay of his once-mighty powers. The film beautifully captures the evolving relationship between Logan and Laura, exploring their bond, forged by shared trauma and sustained by an unspoken love and loyalty.

The film’s visual style enhances its emotional depth—raw, gritty fight scenes contrast with the still, haunting silences that dominate the narrative. Jackman’s portrayal of Logan is one of his most nuanced yet, bringing a man who has endured unspeakable loss to vivid life. Dafne Keen’s portrayal of Laura is electrifying—fierce, fragile, and hauntingly complex.

Logan 2 is not just a return to the franchise—it’s a reckoning. A melancholy masterpiece of grief, sacrifice, and redemption, it serves as a poignant farewell to the legacy of Wolverine while introducing new, equally compelling possibilities.