It has been years since the dust settled on the brutal, heart-wrenching desert finale of Logan (2017) — the film that dared to reimagine a superhero’s farewell not as a triumphant blaze of glory, but as a quiet, painful, and deeply human conclusion. Logan 2 (2025) picks up the pieces of that legacy. It doesn’t seek to erase or undermine what came before; rather, it honors the weight of that ending while asking a new, daring question:
What happens to a legacy after its bearer is gone?
Or more accurately — what if the bearer isn’t truly gone?
In Logan 2, the world of mutants has not healed. If anything, it has worsened. The mutant gene is nearly wiped from the Earth, and those who remain are hunted, hidden, or simply broken. Logan (Hugh Jackman), long thought dead by many, lives in complete isolation—an old man, worn down physically and emotionally, hidden in the remote Arctic wilderness. His claws are slower. His healing is unreliable. His body is giving out.
Then, the past finds him—again.
Laura Kinney (Dafne Keen), now in her early 20s and going by X-23, tracks him down. No longer the frightened girl clinging to an angry father figure, she is now a warrior in her own right. But beneath her fierce exterior is a desperate plea: she needs his help. A secret government project known as “Eden’s Edge” has uncovered and weaponized Logan’s DNA to create genetically enhanced hybrid mutants—children bred for obedience and destruction, without a shred of empathy.
They’re not just cloning Wolverine’s abilities.
They’re perfecting them.
And they’re targeting the few remaining mutant outposts across the globe.
Logan, though reluctant, sees himself in Laura’s fear—and in her fury. Despite his physical decline and mental scars, he agrees to help, not because he believes in saving the world, but because he still believes in her.
The heart of Logan 2 lies in the evolving relationship between Logan and Laura. No longer simply protector and ward, their bond now resembles a strained father-daughter relationship marked by emotional distance, resentment, and unspoken love. Laura is strong, capable, and filled with rage—not unlike the Logan we met in his prime. But she also longs for guidance, for family, and for closure.
Their dynamic gives the film its emotional gravity. Whether they’re battling rogue hybrid mutants in a war-torn village or quietly sharing a drink in an abandoned cabin, their connection shines through the violence. It’s not clean. It’s not sentimental. It’s raw, like everything else in the Logan saga.
The action in Logan 2 is visceral and intense, but never gratuitous. Director James Mangold returns to ensure the combat feels grounded and real. Every fight takes a toll. Logan’s age is evident—he limps, groans, and bleeds more than ever. But when the claws come out, the rage that made Wolverine a legend still burns beneath the surface.
Laura, on the other hand, is a whirlwind of precision and fury. Her style is more agile and feral, complementing Logan’s brute strength. Together, they form a terrifying duo when cornered, especially during a standout sequence where they face off against a facility full of failed hybrid experiments—each one more horrifying than the last.
The action peaks in the third act with a harrowing infiltration of Eden’s Edge headquarters: a facility deep underground, shielded from mutant detection. There, Logan and Laura face their most personal and devastating threat yet—a new clone named Cain, created from Logan’s DNA but modified to be younger, faster, and unbound by conscience. Cain is what Logan could have become: a killing machine with no soul.
Hugh Jackman gives what may be his most vulnerable performance as Wolverine. Aging, guilt-ridden, and sick of violence, this Logan is a man who has seen too much and lost too many. Jackman plays him not as a hero returning for one last mission, but as a broken man trying to do one final good thing before the curtain falls.
Dafne Keen, meanwhile, is nothing short of extraordinary. As Laura, she embodies both the legacy of Wolverine and a new kind of heroism. She’s haunted by her past, furious at the world, and terrified of becoming what Logan once was. Keen’s portrayal brings depth to a character who could have easily become a one-note successor. Instead, she’s a force of nature and the emotional core of the film.
Together, their chemistry is undeniable. Every quiet moment shared between them—whether in anger, regret, or love—feels earned and powerful.
Logan 2 isn’t just another superhero film. It’s a meditation on what it means to live with your past, and whether anyone can truly escape the cycle of violence.
For Logan, it’s about finally reckoning with the destruction he left behind—not just the bodies, but the ideology of pain he passed on. For Laura, it’s about forging a new identity not defined by blood or brutality. And for the world around them, it’s a question of whether mutant-kind still has a future—or whether extinction is the only path left.
The film doesn’t shy away from these themes. It embraces them, digging into them with sincerity and intelligence. In many ways, Logan 2 is more drama than action, more elegy than epilogue.
Visually, Logan 2 is stunning. Its tone is cold and muted, reflecting the emotional distance of its protagonist. Snow-swept landscapes, scorched desert towns, and sterile labs serve as striking backdrops for the film’s progression from isolation to confrontation.
The score, composed by Marco Beltrami, builds on the original’s somber tones but introduces new motifs for Laura’s journey—melodies of hope struggling to rise above the haunting echoes of violence.
Editing is tight. Dialogue is sharp. There are no wasted moments. Every scene builds on the last, culminating in a finale that is as poetic as it is devastating.
The climax sees Logan sacrificing what little strength he has left in a final, brutal confrontation with Cain—his “mirror self.” It’s a battle that leaves him broken, but victorious. Yet the true triumph lies in what follows: Laura, standing over him, not in grief, but in understanding. He gave her more than protection.
He gave her a choice.
In the end, Logan dies—not as a weapon, not as a mutant, but as a father.
Laura doesn’t mourn in the way you’d expect. She carves an “X” into the dirt with her claws—not out of tradition, but to mark a turning point. She walks away, leading a small group of rescued mutant children toward an uncertain future, but with a clarity she never had before.
A new chapter begins.
And Wolverine’s story ends.
Rating: 9/10
Logan 2 is a masterclass in storytelling within the superhero genre. It’s emotionally rich, narratively tight, and deeply respectful of the characters it portrays. Rather than trying to outdo its predecessor in spectacle, it chooses to elevate the emotional stakes and deepen the mythology.
Jackman and Keen shine. The action is brutal but purposeful. The themes are mature and meaningful. And the legacy of Wolverine is not only preserved—it’s passed on, beautifully.
For fans of the original, this is the closure you didn’t know you needed.
For newcomers, it’s a powerful tale of identity, family, and what it means to carry on someone else’s fight.
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