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'{{Redirect|Wolverine (film)|the 2009 film|X-Men Origins: Wolverine|other uses|Wolverine (disambiguation)}} {{good article}} {{Infobox film | name = The Wolverine | image = The Wolverine posterUS.jpg | alt = | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = [[James Mangold]] | producer = {{Plain list| * [[Lauren Shuler Donner]] * Hutch Parker<!--- Per film credits – Hugh Jackman has no onscreen producer credit ---> }} | screenplay = {{Plain list|<!-- Please state any uncredited writers in prose --> * [[Mark Bomback]] * [[Scott Frank]] }} | based on = {{Based on|''[[Wolverine (comic book)|Wolverine]]''|[[Chris Claremont]]<br />[[Frank Miller (comics)|Frank Miller]]}} | starring = {{Plain list|<!--- OFFICIALLY BILLED ON THE POSTER ---> * [[Hugh Jackman]] * [[Hiroyuki Sanada]] * [[Famke Janssen]] * [[Will Yun Lee]] }} | music = [[Marco Beltrami]] | cinematography = Ross Emery | editing = [[Michael McCusker]] | production companies= {{Plain list| * [[Marvel Entertainment]] * [[The Donners' Company]] * [[TSG Entertainment]] }} | distributor = [[20th Century Fox]] | released = {{Film date|2013|07|26|United States}} | runtime = 126 minutes<!--Theatrical runtime: 125:58--><ref name="BBFC" /> | country = {{Plain list | * United States * United Kingdom{{refn|group=N|Sources differ regarding the country or countries of origin of ''The Wolverine''. Some indicate that the United States is the sole country of origin,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.screendaily.com/reviews/the-latest/the-wolverine/5058438.article|work=[[Screen Daily]] |title=The Wolverine |author=Newman, Kim |authorlink=Kim Newman |date=July 18, 2013|accessdate=December 31, 2013}}</ref><ref name="AFI-Ctry">{{cite web |url = http://www.afi.com/members/catalog/DetailView.aspx?s=&Movie=69577 |title = The Wolverine |publisher = [[American Film Institute|AFI]] |accessdate = August 12, 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.allmovie.com/movie/the-wolverine-v496814 |title = The Wolverine (2013) |publisher = [[AllMovie]]|accessdate = August 12, 2014}}</ref> while others list it as a co-production of the United States and Great Britain.<ref name="BFI-exp">{{cite web |url =http://explore.bfi.org.uk/51c0dcee596d2 |title= The Wolverine (2013) |publisher = [[British Film Institute|BFI]] |accessdate = August 12, 2014}}</ref><ref name="Lum">{{cite web |url =http://lumiere.obs.coe.int/web/film_info/?id=43024 |title= The Wolverine |publisher = LUMIERE: Data base on admissions of films released in Europe |accessdate = August 12, 2014}}</ref>}} }} | language = {{Plainlist| * English * Japanese }} | budget = $100–120 million<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/sites/default/files/custom/Embeds/2013%20Feature%20Study%20Corrected%20no%20Watermark%5B2%5D.pdf|title=2013 Feature Film Study|last=FilmL.A.|first=|date=March 1, 2014|accessdate=May 22, 2018}}</ref><ref name="thewrap-budget">{{cite web |url= http://www.thewrap.com/movies/article/hugh-jackmans-wolverine-will-end-run-box-office-flops-105731 |title=Hugh Jackman's 'The Wolverine' to Stop the Bleeding at the Box Office|accessdate=July 26, 2013|date=July 25, 2013}}</ref><ref name="BOM">{{cite web |url= http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=wolverine2.htm |title= The Wolverine (2013) | publisher= [[Box Office Mojo]] | accessdate=December 7, 2013}}</ref> | gross = $414.8 million<ref name="BOM" /> }} '''''The Wolverine'''''<!--<ref>''Wolverine: Immortal'' in Brazil and [[Spanish language|Spanish-language]] markets, and ''Wolverine: Samurai'' in Japan.</ref>--> is a 2013 [[superhero film]] featuring the [[Marvel Comics]] character [[Wolverine (character)|Wolverine]]. The film, distributed by [[20th Century Fox]], is the sixth installment in the [[X-Men (film series)|''X-Men'' film series]] and the second film of the Wolverine solo film series. [[Hugh Jackman]] reprises his role from previous films as the title character, with [[James Mangold]] directing a [[screenplay]] written by [[Scott Frank]] and [[Mark Bomback]], based on the 1982 [[Limited series (comics)|limited series]] ''[[Wolverine (comic book)|Wolverine]]'' by [[Chris Claremont]] and [[Frank Miller (comics)|Frank Miller]]. In the film, which follows the events of ''[[X-Men: The Last Stand]]'', Logan travels to Japan, where he engages an old acquaintance in a struggle that has lasting consequences. Stripped of his healing factor, Wolverine must battle deadly samurai while struggling with guilt over [[Jean Grey]]'s death. The film's development began in 2009 after the release of ''[[X-Men Origins: Wolverine]]''. [[Christopher McQuarrie]] was hired to write a screenplay for ''The Wolverine'' in August 2009. In October 2010, [[Darren Aronofsky]] was hired to direct the film. The project was delayed following Aronofsky's departure and the [[2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami]] in March 2011. In June 2011, Mangold was brought on board to replace Aronofsky. Bomback was then hired to rewrite the screenplay in September 2011. The supporting characters were cast in July 2012 with [[principal photography]] beginning at the end of the month around [[New South Wales]] before moving to [[Tokyo]] in August 2012 and back to New South Wales in October 2012. The film was converted to [[3-D film|3D]] in post-production. ''The Wolverine'' was released on July 24, 2013, in various international markets, and on July 26, 2013, in the United States. The film received generally favorable reviews from film critics with acclamations for its plot, action scenes, performances (especially Jackman's), its humor, and its thematic profundity. The film earned $414 million worldwide, nearly 3.5 times its estimated production budget of $120 million, making it the fifth highest-grossing film in the series. A third Wolverine film, titled ''[[Logan (film)|Logan]]'', was released on March 3, 2017. == Plot == In 1945, [[Wolverine (character)|Logan]] is held as a Japanese [[Prisoner-of-war camp|POW camp]] near [[Nagasaki]]. During the [[Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki|atomic bombing of Nagasaki]], Logan saves an officer named Ichirō Yashida by shielding him from the blast. In the present day, Logan lives as a hermit in [[Yukon]], tormented by hallucinations of [[Jean Grey]], whom he was forced to kill to save the world.{{refn|group=N|As depicted in the 2006 film ''[[X-Men: The Last Stand]]''.}} He is located by [[Yukio (comics)|Yukio]], a [[Mutant (comics)|mutant]] with the ability to foresee people's deaths, on behalf of Ichirō, now the CEO of a technology [[zaibatsu]]. Ichirō, who is dying of cancer, wants Logan to accompany Yukio to Japan so that he may repay his life debt. In Tokyo, Logan meets Ichirō's son, [[Shingen Yashida|Shingen]], and granddaughter, [[Mariko Yashida|Mariko]]. There, Ichirō offers to transfer Logan's healing abilities into his own body, thus saving Ichirō's life and alleviating Logan of his near-immortality, which Logan views as a curse. Logan refuses and prepares to leave the following day. That night, Ichirō's physician Dr. Green (also known as [[Viper (Madame Hydra)|Viper]]) introduces something into Logan's body, but Logan dismisses it as a dream. The next morning, Yukio informs Logan that Ichirō has died and that she did not foresee his death. At the funeral, [[Yakuza]] gangsters attempt to kidnap Mariko, but Logan and Mariko escape together into the urban sprawl of Tokyo. Harada, a Ninja of the Blackfoot clan, shots off some of the Yakuza with arrows from atop of the city buildings to protect Mariko. Logan is shot and his wounds do not heal as quickly as they should. After fighting off more Yakuza on a [[Shinkansen|bullet train]], Logan and Mariko hide in a local [[love hotel]]. Meanwhile, [[Silver Samurai#Kenuichio Harada|Harada]] meets with Dr. Green who, after demonstrating her mutant powers on him, demands he find Logan and Mariko. Logan and Mariko travel to Ichirō's house in Nagasaki, and the two slowly fall in love. Back in Tokyo, Shingen uses the local police to search for Mariko. He also enlist Mariko's fiance Noburo Mori, a corrupt Minister Of Justice, to use his underworld contacts. Shingen expresses to Noburo that he is anxious to find Mariko before Ichiro's will is read in 3 days. Meanwhile, Yukio has a vision of Logan dying and goes to warn him. Before Yukio arrives, Mariko is captured by the Yakuza. After interrogating one of the kidnappers, Logan and Yukio confront Noburo. Noburo confesses that he conspired with Shingen to have Mariko killed because Ichirō left control of the company to Mariko, and not Shingen. Mariko is brought before Shingen at Ichirō's estate where he attempts to kill her. Having learned of this, The Blackfoot Ninjas led by Harada and accompanied by Dr. Green arrive and attack the compound. Dr. Green stabs Shingen in the neck with a poisoned pen and admonishes him for overshadowing her own plans, as the Ninjas whisk Mariko away. Logan and Yukio arrive later and, using Ichirō's X-ray machine, discover a robotic parasite attached to Logan's heart, suppressing his healing ability. Logan cuts himself open and extracts the device. During the operation, Shingen, who survived Dr. Green's attack, attempts to kill Logan but Yukio holds Shingen off long enough for Logan to recover and defeat Shingen. Logan decides to spare Shingen, and leave, insulting him for mistreating his daughter, but Shingen firms his resolve and lunges at Logan from behind, only to be fatally stabbed in the abdomen, killing him. Logan follows Mariko's trail to the village of Ichirō's birth, where he is captured by Harada's ninjas. Logan is placed in a machine by Dr. Green, who reveals her plans to extract his healing factor and introduces him to the [[Silver Samurai]], an [[electromechanical]] suit of [[Japanese armor]] with energized swords made of [[adamantium]]. Harada tries to convince Mariko that the events happening are for her well being but Mariko escapes from Harada by stabbing him in the leg. Harada sees the error of his ways and while attempting to stop the Silver Samurai he is killed. Meanwhile, Yukio arrives and kills Dr. Green as Logan fights the Silver Samurai. The Silver Samurai severs Logan's adamantium claws and begins to extract Logan's healing abilities through his bone marrow, revealing himself to be Ichirō, who had faked his death. Ichirō regains his youth, but Mariko intervenes and stabs Ichirō with Logan's severed claws. Logan regenerates his bone claws and kills Ichirō. Logan collapses and has one final hallucination of Jean, in which he decides to finally let her go. Mariko becomes CEO of Yashida Industries and bids farewell to Logan as he prepares to leave Japan. Yukio vows to stay by Logan's side as his bodyguard, and they depart to places unknown. In a mid-credits scene, Logan returns to the [[United States]] two years later and is approached at the airport by [[Magneto (comics)|Erik Lehnsherr]], who warns him of a grave new threat to the mutant race;{{refn|group=N|Later depicted in the 2014 film ''[[X-Men: Days of Future Past]]''.}} and [[Professor X|Charles Xavier]], whom Logan previously thought was dead. == Cast == * [[Hugh Jackman]] as [[Wolverine (character)|Logan / Wolverine]]: :A [[Mutant (Marvel Comics)|mutant]], whose prodigious healing abilities and [[adamantium]] infused skeleton combine to make him virtually immortal. Jackman also portrayed the character in the previous [[X-Men (film series)|''X-Men'' films]]. In terms of his character Jackman views Wolverine as "the ultimate outsider" and that "the great battle, I always thought with Wolverine, is the battle within himself".<ref>{{cite web|last=Jackman|first=Hugh|title=The Wolverine Featurette – "Logan"|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMr14Tzduy4|publisher=Youtube}}</ref> Regarding Logan's struggle with extreme longevity, Jackman said, "He realizes everyone he loves dies, and his whole life is full of pain. So it's better that he just escapes. He can't die really. He just wants to get away from everything."<ref name="ewpics" /> Jackman stated that he ate six meals a day in preparation for the role.<ref name="vulture" /> Jackman contacted [[Dwayne Johnson]] for some tips on bulking up for the film. Johnson suggested that for six months, he gain a pound a week, by eating 6,000 calories a day which consisted of "an awful lot of chicken, steak and brown rice".<ref name="Vilkomerson" /> * [[Hiroyuki Sanada]] as [[Shingen Yashida]]: :Ichirō's son<ref name="Hall">{{cite web|last=Hall|first=Sandra|title=The Wolverine 3D review: Much pain, little gain for superhero|url=http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/the-wolverine-3d-review-much-pain-little-gain-for-superhero-20130724-2qinb.html|work=Movies|publisher=The Sydney Morning Herald|accessdate=24 July 2013}}</ref> as well as Mariko's father and corporate rival,<ref name="Sanada" /> who is proficient in [[kendo]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Hoare|first=James|title=THE WOLVERINE'S HIROYUKI SANADA ON SHINGEN AND SAMURAI|url=http://www.scifinow.co.uk/news/the-wolverines-hiroyuki-sanada-on-shingen-and-samurai-films/|work=Movies|publisher=SciFiNow UK|accessdate=12 July 2013}}</ref> * [[Tao Okamoto]] as [[Mariko Yashida]]: :Ichirō's granddaughter, whose life becomes threatened as a result of her grandfather's [[Will and testament|will]]. About her character, Okamoto said that Mariko is no pushover and is proficient in karate and knife-throwing.<ref name="TotalFilm" /> * [[Rila Fukushima]] as [[Yukio (comics)|Yukio]]: :A [[precognitive]] mutant and one of the deadliest assassins in Ichirō's clan.<ref name="Sanada" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Rila Fukushima on Yukio in THE WOLVERINE|url=http://www.comicsblend.com/rila-fukushima-on-yukio-in-the-wolverine/|work=Movies|publisher=Comics Blend|accessdate=18 June 2013}}</ref><ref name=Hoare>{{cite web|last=Hoare|first=James|title=The Wolverine's Rila Fukushima on the "Bad-Ass" Yukio|url=http://www.scifinow.co.uk/news/46309/the-wolverines-rila-fukushima-on-the-bad-ass-yukio/|work=Movies|publisher=SciFiNow UK|accessdate=28 August 2013}}</ref><ref name="Trumbore" /> Fukushima said, "My character's very physical. Yukio and Wolverine have a lot in common. She really takes care of him and he also cares about her."<ref name="TotalFilm" /> Mangold described Yukio as a lethal fighter who is "both sexy and almost kind of sprung from the [[anime]] world."<ref name="ewpics" /> * [[Famke Janssen]] as [[Jean Grey]]: :A mutant, former member and former medical doctor of the X-Men, whom Logan reluctantly killed at the end of ''X-Men: The Last Stand''. Jackman said, "There's no doubt that the most important relationship in his life is — we've seen through the movies — is his relationship with Jean Grey. Yes, we saw her die at the end of ‘''X-Men: The Last Stand'',' but in this movie, she has a presence, which I think is vital to the movie, particularly for him confronting the most difficult thing within himself."<ref name="Janssen" /> * [[Will Yun Lee]] as [[Kenuichio Harada]]: :A former lover of Mariko and head of the Black Ninja Clan, sworn to protect the Yashida family. Lee said that he underwent rigorous sword training for the film.<ref name="TotalFilm" /><ref name="Lee" /> * [[Svetlana Khodchenkova]] as [[Viper (Marvel Comics)|Dr. Green / Viper]]: :A mutant, who has an immunity to toxins.<ref name="ewpics" /><ref name="Khodchenkova" /> About her character, Khodchenkova said "Viper doesn't really have many people that she cares about, most of them she just uses for her own purpose."<ref name="TotalFilm" /> Mangold said, "as her name would imply, she's kind of snakelike," and that Viper views Logan "like a great hunter might view hunting a lion in his quarry."<ref name="ewpics" /> The film does not reference Viper's comic book history as an agent of [[Hydra (comics)|Hydra]], due to rights issues with [[Marvel Studios]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://screenrant.com/the-wolverine-viper-costume-photos/ |title=New 'Wolverine' Set Images Show The Viper |last=Stoute |first=Scott |date=October 10, 2012 |website=Screen Rant |access-date=July 14, 2017}}</ref> * [[Haruhiko Yamanouchi]] as [[Silver Samurai|Ichiro Yashida / Silver Samurai]]: :Shingen's father,<ref name="Hall" /> Mariko's grandfather and the founder of Yashida Industries, a powerful technology [[zaibatsu]]. Logan saved Ichirō during the atomic bombing of Nagasaki.<ref name="Sanada" /> [[Ken Yamamura]] portrays a young Ichiro. * [[Brian Tee]] as Noburo Mori: :A corrupt [[Minister of Justice (Japan)|minister of justice]], who is engaged to Mariko.<ref name="Lee" /> [[Patrick Stewart]] and [[Ian McKellen]] reprise their roles as [[Professor X|Charles Xavier / Professor X]] and [[Magneto (comics)|Erik Lehnsherr / Magneto]] in [[cameo appearance]]s during the mid-credits scene. == Production == === Development === {{quote box|width=35%|quote="There are so many areas of that Japanese story, I love the idea of this kind of anarchic character, the outsider, being in this world – I can see it aesthetically, too – full of honor and tradition and customs and someone who’s really anti-all of that, and trying to negotiate his way. The idea of the samurai, too – and the tradition there. It’s really great. In the comic book, he gets his ass kicked by a couple of samurai – not even mutants. He’s shocked by that at first." |source=—Hugh Jackman<ref name="Seijas" /> }} In September 2007, [[Gavin Hood]], director of ''[[X-Men Origins: Wolverine]]'', speculated that there would be a [[sequel]], which would be set in Japan.<ref name="Douglas" /> During one of the post-credits scenes Logan is seen drinking at a bar in Japan. Such a location was the subject of [[Chris Claremont]] and [[Frank Miller (comics)|Frank Miller]]'s [[Wolverine (comic book)|1982 limited series on the character]], which was not in the first film as Jackman felt "what we need to do is establish who [Logan] is and find out how he became Wolverine".<ref name="Marshall" /><ref name="Schnieder" /> Jackman stated the Claremont-Miller series is his favorite Wolverine story.<ref name="IGN" /> Of the Japanese arc, Jackman also stated, "I won’t lie to you, I have been talking to writers... I’m a big fan of the Japanese saga in the comic book."<ref name="Seijas" /> Before ''X-Men Origins: Wolverine''{{'}}s release, [[Lauren Shuler Donner]] approached [[Simon Beaufoy]] to write the script, but he did not feel confident enough to commit.<ref name="Smith" /> By May 4, 2009, Jackman's company [[Seed Productions]] was preparing several projects, including a sequel to ''X-Men Origins: Wolverine'' to be set in Japan,<ref name="Fleming" /> but neither Jackman nor Seed has a production credit on the completed 2013 sequel. On May 5, 2009, just days after the opening weekend of ''X-Men Origins: Wolverine'', the sequel was officially confirmed.<ref name="Serpe" /> [[Christopher McQuarrie]], who went uncredited for his work on ''[[X-Men (film)|X-Men]]'', was hired to write the screenplay for the ''Wolverine'' sequel in August 2009.<ref name="Kit" /> According to Shuler-Donner, the sequel would focus on the relationship between Wolverine and [[Mariko Yashida|Mariko]], the daughter of a Japanese crime lord, and what happens to him in Japan. Wolverine would have a different fighting style due to Mariko's father having "this stick-like weapon. There'll be samurai, ninja, katana blades, different forms of martial arts – mano-a-mano, extreme fighting." She continued: "We want to make it authentic so I think it's very likely we'll be shooting in Japan. I think it's likely the characters will speak English rather than Japanese with subtitles."<ref name="De Semlyen2" /> In January 2010, at the [[People's Choice Awards]], Jackman stated that the film would start shooting sometime in 2011,<ref name="Marnell" /> and in March 2010 McQuarrie declared that the screenplay was finished for production to start in January the following year.<ref name="Friedman" /> Sources indicated [[Darren Aronofsky]] was in negotiations to direct the film<ref name="superherohype" /> after [[Bryan Singer]] turned down the offer.<ref>{{cite news|first=Geoff|last=Boucher|url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/herocomplex/2010/03/bryan-singer-and-the-xmen-together-again.html|title=Bryan Singer on 'X-Men: First Class': It's got to be about Magneto and Professor X|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]|date=March 18, 2010|accessdate=March 20, 2010}}</ref> === Pre-production === {{quote box|width=35%|align=left|quote="If you have a hero who can't be hurt, there's only one way to create stakes or jeopardy, and that's to put people he cares about in harm's way. And, not unlike the amnesia thing, that can get tired really fast... I think there's so much to mine in Logan without robbing him of self-knowledge. What I wanted to present to the audience was, what is it like to feel a prisoner in a life you cannot escape? You accumulate pain and loss, and keep that with you as you keep on going."|source=—James Mangold<ref name="Lovece" /> }} In October 2010, Jackman confirmed that Aronofsky would direct the film.<ref name="vulture" /> Jackman commented that with Aronofsky directing, ''Wolverine 2'' will not be "usual" stating, "This is, hopefully for me, going to be out of the box. It's going to be the best one, I hope... Well, I would say that, but I really do feel that, and I feel this is going to be very different. This is Wolverine. This is not [[Popeye]]. He's kind of dark... But, you know, this is a change of pace. Chris McQuarrie, who wrote ''[[The Usual Suspects]]'', has written the script, so that'll give you a good clue. [Aronofsky's] going to make it fantastic. There's going to be some meat on the bones. There will be something to think about as you leave the theater, for sure".<ref name="vulture" /> The film was scheduled to begin [[principal photography]] in March 2011 in [[New York City]] before the production moves to [[Japan]] for the bulk of shooting.<ref name="Fleming2" /> While Jackman in 2008 characterized the film as "a sequel to ''Origins''",<ref name="Sanchez" /> Aronofsky in November 2010 said the film, now titled ''The Wolverine'', was a "one-off" rather than a sequel.<ref name="mcweeny" /> Also in November, [[News Corporation (1980–2013)#Studios|Fox Filmed Entertainment]] sent out a press release stating that they have signed Aronofsky and his production company Protozoa Pictures to a new two-year, overall deal. Under the deal, Protozoa would develop and produce films for both [[20th Century Fox]] and [[Fox Searchlight Pictures]]. Aronofsky’s debut picture under the pact would have been ''The Wolverine''.<ref name="Fleming3" /> In March 2011, Aronofsky bowed out of directing the film, saying in a statement, "As I talked more about the film with my collaborators at Fox, it became clear that the production of ''The Wolverine'' would keep me out of the country for almost a year.... I was not comfortable being away from my family for that length of time. I am sad that I won't be able to see the project through, as it is a terrific script and I was very much looking forward to working with my friend, Hugh Jackman, again".<ref name="McClintock" /> Fox also decided to be "in no rush" to start the production due to the damage incurred in Japan by the [[2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami]].<ref name="Rottenberg" /> Despite this, Jackman said the project was moving ahead. "It's too early to call on Japan, I'm not sure where they're at. So now we're finding another director, but Fox is very anxious to make the movie and we're moving ahead full steam to find another director".<ref name="Douglas2" /> [[File:James Mangold by Gage Skidmore.jpg|thumb|James Mangold at the 2013 [[San Diego Comic Con International]].]] In May 2011, Fox had a list of eight candidates to replace Aronofsky, including directors [[José Padilha]], [[Doug Liman]], [[Antoine Fuqua]], [[Mark Romanek]], [[Justin Lin]], [[Gavin O'Connor (director)|Gavin O'Connor]], [[James Mangold]] and Gary Shore.<ref name="Abrams" /> In June 2011, Fox entered negotiations with Mangold and intended to start principal photography in fall 2011.<ref name="Fleming4" /> In July 2011, Jackman said he planned to begin filming in October 2011 and that he would fight the Silver Samurai.<ref name="Young" /> In August 2011, ''[[The Vancouver Sun]]'' reported that filming would take place from November 11, 2011 to March 1, 2012 at the Canadian Motion Picture Park in [[Burnaby]], British Columbia.<ref name="Wigler2" /> Almost immediately, filming was postponed to spring 2012 so Jackman could work on ''[[Les Misérables (2012 film)|Les Misérables]]''.<ref name="Fleming5" /> In September, [[Mark Bomback]] was hired to rewrite McQuarrie's script.<ref name="Sneider" /> At one point, Bomback tried to work [[Rogue (comics)|Rogue]] into the script, but he rejected it for being "goofy" and "problematic".<ref name="creativescreenwriting" /> In February 2012, a July 26, 2013, release date was set,<ref name="Wigler" /> and in April, filming was set to begin in August 2012 in Australia, which would serve as the primary location due to financial and tax incentives.<ref name="George" /> In July 2012, actors [[Hiroyuki Sanada]], [[Hal Yamanouchi]], [[Tao Okamoto]] and [[Rila Fukushima]] had been cast as Shingen, Ichirō, [[Mariko Yashida|Mariko]] and Yukio, respectively.<ref name="Sanada" /> Additionally, [[Will Yun Lee]] was cast as [[Silver Samurai#Kenuichio Harada|Harada]], and [[Brian Tee]] as Noburo Mori.<ref name="Lee" /> By July 2012, Deadline.com said [[Jessica Biel]] would play [[Viper (Madame Hydra)|Viper]].<ref name="Biel" /> However, at the 2012 [[San Diego Comic-Con International]], Biel said her role in the film was "not a done deal", explaining, "People keep talking about this. I don't know anything about it. It's a little bit too soon for that kind of an announcement".<ref name="Biel2" /> A few days later, negotiations between Biel and 20th Century Fox had broken down.<ref name="Biel3" /> Later in July, Fox had begun talks with [[Svetlana Khodchenkova]] to take over the role.<ref name="Khodchenkova" /> Somewhat unusually for action movies, ''The Wolverine'' features four female lead roles and "passes the [[Bechdel Test]] early and often", according to ''[[New York (magazine)|Vulture]]''. Mangold noted that he wrote his heroines so that "they all have missions. They all have jobs to do other than be the object of affection", intent of avoiding the "worn out" trope of the [[Damsel in distress|woman in jeopardy]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Buchanan|first=Kyle|title=The Wolverine Is This Summer’s Bechdel-Friendly Blockbuster|url=http://www.vulture.com/2013/07/the-wolverine-movie-bechdel-test-female-characters.html|accessdate=30 July 2013|newspaper=Vulture|date=29 July 2013}}</ref> In August 2012, [[Guillermo del Toro]] revealed he had been interested in directing the film, as the Japanese arc was his favorite Wolverine story.<ref name="GDT" /> After meeting with [[Jim Gianopulos]] and Jackman, del Toro passed, deciding he did not wish to spend two to three years of his life working on the movie.<ref name="GDT" /> === Filming === [[File:The Wolverine Crew.jpg|thumb|left|Crew of ''The Wolverine'' working on the film set in [[Surry Hills, New South Wales|Surry Hills]], [[Sydney]]]] On a production budget of $120 million,<ref name="thewrap-budget" /> principal photography began on July 30, 2012.<ref name="dailytelegraph" /> Shuler Donner had to be absent through most of the production due to [[breast cancer]], with her treatment ending just before post-production begun.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsweek.com/2014/05/30/lauren-shuler-donner-prolific-x-men-producer-has-superpower-tenacity-251743.html|title=Lauren Shuler Donner, Prolific 'X-Men' Producer, Has the Superpower of Tenacity|work=Newsweek|first=Sean|last=Elder|date=May 22, 2014|accessdate=February 26, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://collider.com/lauren-shuler-donner-x-men-days-of-future-past-interview/|title=Producer Lauren Shuler Donner Talks the Darker Tone, Casting, the X-MEN Franchise, DEADPOOL, Sequels, and More on Set of X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST|work=Collider|first=Steve|last=Weintraub|date=February 21, 2014|accessdate=February 26, 2016}}</ref> Some of the earliest scenes were shot at the Bonna Point Reserve in [[Kurnell, New South Wales|Kurnell]], [[New South Wales]], which doubled as a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp.<ref name="dailytelegraph" /> Filming there ended on August 2, 2012, with production scheduled to continue around Sydney followed by a few weeks in Japan before wrapping up in mid-November.<ref name="theleader" /> On August 3, 2012, production moved to [[Picton, New South Wales|Picton]], which doubled as a town in Canada's [[Yukon]] region.<ref name="illawarramercury" /> On August 25, 2012, Mangold said that production moved to [[Tokyo]] and began shooting.<ref name="japanfilming" /> On September 4, 2012, filming took place outside [[Fukuyama Station]] in [[Fukuyama, Hiroshima]].<ref name="io9" /> Filming in [[Tomonoura]], a port in the Ichichi ward of Fukuyama, concluded on September 11, 2012.<ref name="Tomonoura" /> On October 8, 2012, production returned to Sydney with filming on Erskine Street near [[Cockle Bay (Sydney)|Cockle Bay]].<ref name="dailytelegraph2" /> The following week, the film shot in [[Parramatta]], which doubled as a Japanese city.<ref name="heraldsun" /> Also in October, Mangold revealed that the film follows the events of ''X-Men: The Last Stand'', saying, "Where this film sits in the universe of the films is after them all. Jean Grey is gone, most of the X-Men are disbanded or gone, so there’s a tremendous sense of isolation for [Wolverine]."<ref name="Hewitt" /> Mangold later stated that in the fight scenes, "there's an urgency and a kind of intensity and hand to hand physicality that I hope is a little different than everything else out there."<ref name="ewpics" /> On October 25, 2012 production relocated to [[Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales|Sydney Olympic Park]] in western Sydney.<ref name="dailytelegraph3" /> The set was made into a Japanese village draped in snow with filming beginning on November 1, 2012.<ref name="dailytelegraph4" /> On November 10, 2012, filming took place on a back street in [[Surry Hills, New South Wales|Surry Hills]]. The set, constructed on Brisbane St., was transformed to look like a Japanese street with Japanese signage and vehicles scattered throughout.<ref name="dailytelegraph5" /> Principal photography concluded on November 21, 2012.<ref name="coventrytelegraph2" /> Reshoots took place in Montréal, including the credits scene where Magneto and Professor X warn Wolverine of a new threat.<ref>{{cite web|last=Giroux |first=Jesse |url=http://www.joblo.com/movie-news/exclusive-a-re-shoot-for-the-wolverine-had-a-familiar-face-show-up-spoiler-warning |title=Exclusive: A re-shoot for The Wolverine had a familiar face show up! Spoiler warning! - Movie News |publisher=JoBlo.com |date=2013-05-08 |accessdate=2013-08-18}}</ref> Said scene was contributed by [[Bryan Singer]] and [[Simon Kinberg]], writers of ''[[X-Men: Days of Future Past]]'', as a way to "reintroduce Patrick Stewart into the universe" and set up their film.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hoare|first=Jame|url=http://www.scifinow.co.uk/news/bryan-singer-hopes-youll-forget-x-men-continuity-errors/ |title=Bryan Singer hopes you’ll forget X-Men continuity errors|publisher=SciFiNow |date=2013-05-08 |accessdate=2013-08-18}}</ref> Mangold stated that while production of ''The Wolverine'' started before ''Days of Future Past'' and thus the film was mostly focused on being a self-contained story, he was able to collaborate with Singer to "make things groove together".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfx.co.uk/2013/06/24/exclusive-the-wolverine-stands-alone |title=EXCLUSIVE – The Wolverine Stands Alone |work=SFX |first=Nick |last=Setchfield |date=June 24, 2013 |accessdate=February 26, 2016 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130627082921/http://www.sfx.co.uk/2013/06/24/exclusive-the-wolverine-stands-alone |archivedate=June 27, 2013 }}</ref> === Post-production === [[File:Silver Samurai - The Wolverine.jpg|thumb|Original plate (top), animation pass (center) and the completed shot of the Silver Samurai (bottom)]] In October 2012, it was reported that ''The Wolverine'' would be converted to [[3D film|3D]], making it the first 3D release for one of 20th Century Fox's Marvel films.<ref name="3D" /> Visual effects for the film were completed by [[Weta Digital]], [[Rising Sun Pictures]] (RSP), Iloura, and Shade VFX.<ref>{{cite web|last=Frei|first=Vincent|title=The Wolverine {{!}} The Art of VFX|url=http://www.artofvfx.com/?p=3994|publisher=The Art of VFX|accessdate=July 26, 2013|date=May 21, 2013}}</ref> In order to recreate the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, RSP studied natural phenomena such as volcanoes, instead of relying on archived footage of atomic blasts, and recreated the effects digitally. They also replaced the Sydney cityscape on the horizon with views of Nagasaki. The walking bear featured in the Yukon scenes was created with computer graphics by Weta Digital, while Make-Up Effects Group built a 12 foot tall [[animatronic]] bear, that was used for shots of the creature dying after it had been hit by poisoned arrows fired by hunters.<ref name="fxguide">{{cite web |date=August 7, 2013 |last=Failes |first=Ian |title=Claws and effects: The Wolverine |url=http://www.fxguide.com/featured/claws-and-effects-the-wolverine/ |publisher=[[FX Guide]] |accessdate=August 1, 2013}}</ref> For a fight scene taking place on top of a speeding bullet train, the actors and stunt performers filmed on wires above a set piece surrounded by a [[greenscreen]]. The moving background, filmed on an elevated freeway in Tokyo, was added later. Weta Digital visual effects supervisor [[Martin Hill (visual effects artist)|Martin Hill]] said the team adopted a "[[Google Street View]] method", explaining "But instead of having a big panoramic cam on top of a van, we built a rig that had eight 45 degree angle [[Red Epic]] [cameras] that gave us massive resolution driving down all the massive lanes of the freeway. We let a bit of air out of the tires of the van and kept a constant 60 kilometers an hour. So if we shot at 48 fps we just needed to speed up the footage by 10 times to give us the 300 kilometers an hour required."<ref name="fxguide" /> The Silver Samurai, rendered by Weta Digital, was based on a model that had been [[3D printing|3D printed]] and chrome painted using electrolysis. Stunt performer [[Shane Rangi]], wearing a [[motion capture]] suit, stood on stilts while filming as the Silver Samurai. Rangi's performance was then used to animate the digital character. Hill said the main challenge was creating the Silver Samurai's highly reflective surface, "He's pretty much chrome. We were worried that he was going to look incredibly digital and that it was going to be very hard to make him look solid and real and not just like a mirrored surface."<ref name="fxguide" /> The original assembly cut of the film ran around two hours and 35 minutes.<ref>{{cite web|last=Weintraub|first=Steve|title=James Mangold Talks THE WOLVERINE, Deleted Scenes, Releasing an Unrated Cut with 12 More Minutes of Footage on Blu-ray, and Much More|url=http://collider.com/the-wolverine-unrated-cut-james-mangold-interview/|publisher=Collider.com|accessdate=July 26, 2013|date=July 24, 2013}}</ref> The mid-credit scene was written by [[Simon Kinberg]] and shot by the ''[[X-Men: Days of Future Past]]'' crew, though Mangold directed the scene.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.craveonline.com/film/articles/678155-wondercon-2014-simon-kinberg-on-x-men-fantastic-four|title=WonderCon 2014: Simon Kinberg on X-Men & Fantastic Four|publisher=Crave Online|date=April 20, 2014|accessdate=April 20, 2014}}</ref> == Music == In September 2012, [[Marco Beltrami]], who previously scored James Mangold's film ''[[3:10 to Yuma (2007 film)|3:10 to Yuma]]'' (2007), announced that he had signed on to [[Film score|score]] ''The Wolverine''.<ref name="Beltrami" /> Following Mangold's [[Film noir|noir]] and [[Spaghetti Western]] inspirations for the film, Beltrami explained, "I think I do every movie as a western whether it is or not, so there’s definitely some of the spaghetti western influence on my music throughout the score, and I guess throughout a lot of my work. I wouldn’t say there was a particular movie that influenced me more than something else. There was nothing that I was trying to mimic or anything."<ref>{{cite web|last=Farrell|first=Cody|title=Exclusive: Composer Marco Beltrami Talks The Wolverine, Snowpiercer, Carrie And More|url=http://www.comicbooktherapy.com/exclusive-composer-marco-beltrami-talks-the-wolverine-snowpiercer-carrie-and-more-156007|publisher=Comic Book Therapy|accessdate=July 27, 2013|date=July 25, 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130727160414/http://www.comicbooktherapy.com/exclusive-composer-marco-beltrami-talks-the-wolverine-snowpiercer-carrie-and-more-156007|archivedate=July 27, 2013|df=}}</ref> On associating sounds with the film's primary location, Beltrami said, "I think the last thing that Jim [Mangold] and I wanted to do was Japanese music associated with Japanese places. There's a reference; I do use Japanese instruments, [but] not really in a traditional way."<ref>{{cite web|last=Lee Dejasu|first=Barry|title=Scoring Horror: Interview with MARCO BELTRAMI (Part 2 of 2)|url=http://cinemaknifefight.com/2013/07/03/scoring-horror-interview-with-marco-beltrami-part-2-of-2/|publisher=CinemaKnifeFight|accessdate=July 27, 2013|date=July 3, 2013|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130727160336/http://cinemaknifefight.com/2013/07/03/scoring-horror-interview-with-marco-beltrami-part-2-of-2/|archivedate=July 27, 2013|df=}}</ref> The score was performed by an 85-piece ensemble of the [[Hollywood Studio Symphony]] at the Newman Scoring Stage at 20th Century Fox.<ref>{{cite web|last=Goldwasser|first=Dan|title=Marco Beltrami scores The Wolverine|url=http://scoringsessions.com/news/262/|work=ScoringSessions.com|accessdate=November 22, 2013|date=November 12, 2013}}</ref> {{Infobox album | name = The Wolverine | type = [[Film score]] | artist = [[Marco Beltrami]] | cover = | alt = | released = {{start date|2013|7|23}} | recorded = Newman Scoring Stage, 2012–2013 | venue = | studio = | genre = [[Film score]] | length = 58:30 | label = [[Sony Classical]], catalog #B00CSW07Z6 | producer = [[James Mangold]] <small>(Executive Producer)</small> | prev_title = [[World War Z (film)|World War Z: Music from the Motion Picture]] | prev_year = 2013 | next_title = [[Carrie (2013 film)|Carrie]] | next_year = 2013 | misc = {{Extra chronology | artist = ''[[X-Men (film series)|X-Men]]'' soundtrack | type = Soundtrack | prev_title = [[X-Men: First Class#Music|X-Men: First Class]] | prev_year = 2011 | title = The Wolverine | year = 2013 | next_title = [[X-Men: Days of Future Past#Music|X-Men: Days of Future Past]] | next_year = 2014 }} }} {{Album ratings |rev1=[http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-wolverine-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-mw0002546318 AllMusic] |rev1score={{Rating|4|5}} |rev2=[http://www.avforums.com/review/the-wolverine-ost-soundtrack-review.5108 AVForums] |rev2score=(highly recommended) |rev3=[http://www.filmtracks.com/titles/wolverine.html Filmtracks] |rev3score={{Rating|2|5}} |rev4=[http://www.soundtrackgeek.com/v2/soundtrack-review-the-wolverine/ SoundtrackGeek] |rev4score=(82.7/100) }} ; Track listing {{Track listing | collapsed = | all_music = [[Marco Beltrami]] | title1 = A Walk in the Woods | length1 = 1:02 | title2 = Threnody for Nagasaki | length2 = 1:15 | title3 = Euthanasia | length3 = 1:36 | title4 = Logan's Run | length4 = 3:56 | title5 = The Offer | length5 = 3:15 | title6 = Arriving at the Temple | length6 = 2:10 | title7 = Funeral Fight | length7 = 4:22 | title8 = Two Handed | length8 = 4:04 | title9 = Bullet Train | length9 = 1:31 | title10 = The Snare | length10 = 1:32 | title11 = Abduction | length11 = 2:11 | title12 = Trusting | length12 = 1:54 | title13 = Ninja Quiet | length13 = 3:40 | title14 = Kantana Surgery | length14 = 3:50 | title15 = The Wolverine | length15 = 2:21 | title16 = The Hidden Fortress | length16 = 5:02 | title17 = Silver Samurai | length17 = 3:27 | title18 = Sword of Vengeance | length18 = 4:32 | title19 = Dreams | length19 = 1:21 | title20 = Goodbye Mariko | length20 = 1:01 | title21 = Where To? | length21 = 2:25 | title22 = Whole Step Haiku | length22 = 2:08 }} ; iTunes bonus track {{Track listing | collapsed = | title23 = Yukio | length23 = 1:49 }} == Release == ''The Wolverine'' was released in 2D and 3D theaters on July 24, 2013, in various international markets, on July 25, 2013, in Australia, and on July 26, 2013, in the United States.<ref name="ComingSoon2" /> The film was titled ''Wolverine: Immortal'' in Brazil and Spanish-language markets.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wolverineinmortal.com/ |title =''Wolverine: Immortal'' |publisher=20th Century Fox Mexico |accessdate=June 15, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wolverineimortal.com.br/ |title =''Wolverine: Imortal'' |publisher=20th Century Fox Brazil|accessdate=June 15, 2013}}</ref> The film premiered in Japan on September 13, 2013, under the title {{nihongo|''Wolverine: Samurai''|ウルヴァリン: SAMURAI|Uruvarin Samurai}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allcinema.net/prog/show_c.php?num_c=344722 |title=映画 ウルヴァリン：ＳＡＭＵＲＡＩ |publisher=allcinema |date= |accessdate=2013-08-19}}</ref> === Marketing === [[File:Hugh Jackman by Gage Skidmore 2.jpg|thumb|250px|[[Hugh Jackman]] at the 2013 [[San Diego Comic-Con International]], promoting ''The Wolverine'']] On October 29, 2012, director James Mangold and actor Jackman hosted a live chat from the set of the film. The chat took place on the official website and the official [[YouTube]] account of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/173305-live-the-wolverine-chat-with-mangold-and-jackman-on-oct-29 |title=Live The Wolverine Chat with Mangold and Jackman on Oct. 29 |date=October 22, 2012}}</ref> The first American trailer and international trailer of ''The Wolverine'' were released on March 27, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/175791-the-first-domestic-and-international-trailers-for-the-wolverine |title=The First Domestic and International Trailers for The Wolverine! |date=March 27, 2013|accessdate= April 8, 2013}}</ref> ''[[Empire (film magazine)|Empire Magazine]]'' said "This is all very encouraging stuff from director James Mangold, a man who's obviously not afraid of tweaking the original source material to serve his own ends."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=36954 |title=Full-Length Wolverine Arrives| last=Plumb |first = Ali |accessdate=April 20, 2013|date=March 27, 2013}}</ref> The trailer was later attached to ''[[G.I. Joe: Retaliation]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/174997-the-wolverine-teaser-targets-gi-joe-retaliation |title=The Wolverine Teaser Targets G.I. Joe: Retaliation |accessdate=April 20, 2013|date=February 11, 2013}}</ref> The second American trailer was then released on April 18, 2013, and was screened at [[CinemaCon]] in [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/176303-new-wolverine-trailer-screened-at-cinemacon |title=New Wolverine Trailer Screened at CinemaCon|accessdate= April 19, 2013| date=April 18, 2013}}</ref> The third American trailer was released on May 21, 2013,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.movieweb.com/news/second-the-wolverine-trailer|title=Second The Wolverine Trailer!|accessdate= May 21, 2013| date=July 24, 2013}}</ref> and then on June 13, 2013, the second international trailer was released.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nme.com/filmandtv/news/the-wolverine-releases-new-trailer--watch/309325|title=The Wolverine' releases new trailer – watch|date=June 13, 2013|accessdate=July 24, 2013}}</ref> On July 20, 2013, 20th Century Fox presented ''The Wolverine'' along with ''[[Dawn of the Planet of the Apes]]'' and ''[[X-Men: Days of Future Past]]'' to the 2013 [[San Diego Comic-Con]] with Jackman and Mangold in attendance to present new footage of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/178295-comic-con-20th-century-fox-panel-live-blog |title=Comic-Con: 20th Century Fox Panel Live Blog|date=July 20, 2013|accessdate=July 23, 2013}}</ref> 20th Century Fox partnered with automotive company [[Audi]] to promote the film with their [[sports car]] [[Audi R8 (road car)|Audi R8]] and their motorcycle [[Ducati]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.movieweb.com/news/two-the-wolverine-audi-and-ducati-trailers|title=Two The Wolverine Audi and Ducati Trailers|date=July 23, 2013|accessdate=July 24, 2013}}</ref> Other partners included [[Sugar substitute|sugar-free]] [[chewing gum]] brand [[5 (gum)|5]] and [[casual dining]] restaurant company [[Red Robin]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.movieweb.com/news/the-wolverine-unleashes-the-berserker-burger-at-red-robin|title=The Wolverine Unleashes the Berserker Burger at Red Robin|date=July 9, 2013|accessdate=July 24, 2013}}</ref> === Home media === ''The Wolverine'' was released on DVD, Blu-ray, and Blu-ray 3D on December 3, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-Wolverine-Blu-ray/58691/ |title=The Wolverine Blu-ray |publisher=Blu-ray.com |date=2009-09-16 |accessdate=2013-08-04}}</ref> The Blu-ray set features an exclusive [[unrated]] extended cut of the film referred to as the "Unleashed Extended Edition".<ref>{{cite web|last=Fischer|first=Russ|title=‘The Wolverine’ 4-Disc Blu-Ray Features Unrated Extended Cut|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/the-wolverine-4-disc-blu-ray-features-unrated-extended-cut/|work=[[/Film]]|accessdate=November 22, 2013|date=October 1, 2013}}</ref> This version of the film was screened for the first time at 20th Century Fox Studios on November 19, 2013.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gilchrist|first=Todd|title=James Mangold's 'The Wolverine' extended cut provides new depth to the film|url=http://www.hitfix.com/news/james-mangolds-the-wolverine-extended-cut-provides-new-depth-to-the-film|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202225801/http://www.hitfix.com/news/james-mangolds-the-wolverine-extended-cut-provides-new-depth-to-the-film|archivedate=2013-12-02|work=[[HitFix]]|accessdate=November 22, 2013|date=November 20, 2013}}</ref> It contains 12 extra minutes,<ref>{{cite web|last=Eisenberg|first=Eric|title=Three Ways The Wolverine Unleashed Extended Edition Is Better Than The Theatrical Cut, And One Way It Isn't|url=http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Three-Ways-Wolverine-Unleashed-Extended-Edition-Better-Than-Theatrical-Cut-One-Way-It-Isn-t-40356.html|work=Cinema Blend|accessdate=November 22, 2013|date=November 19, 2013}}</ref> primarily including an extended battle with Harada's ninjas during the start of the film's third act as well as additional footage during moments of character interaction.<ref>{{cite web|last=Hughes|first=Mark|title=Director James Mangold Explains 'Unleashed' Version Of 'The Wolverine'|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/markhughes/2013/11/22/director-james-mangold-explains-unleashed-version-of-the-wolverine/|work=[[Forbes]]|publisher=Forbes, LLC|accessdate=November 22, 2013|date=November 22, 2013}}</ref> The BBFC gives its running time as 132&nbsp;m 22s, only six minutes longer.<ref>{{cite web|title=THE WOLVERINE – UNLEASHED EXTENDED CUT Video 132&nbsp;m 22s|work="BBFC"|url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/wolverine-film-0|accessdate=July 14, 2014}}</ref> == Reception == === Box office === Along with the improvements in critical reception, ''The Wolverine'' outgrossed ''Origins'' in total box office, though earned less domestically. The film closed in US theaters on December 5, 2013, grossing $132,556,852 in North America (as opposed to $179,883,157 for the earlier film) and $282,271,394 in other territories (as opposed to the earlier film's $193,179,707), for a worldwide total of $414,828,246.<ref name="BOM" /> The film earned $139.6 million on its worldwide opening weekend.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/alltime/world/worldwideopenings.htm|title=All Time Worldwide Opening Weekend Records at the Box Office|publisher=[[Box Office Mojo]]|accessdate=October 9, 2014}}</ref> When compared to the rest of the X-Men film franchise, ''The Wolverine'' has garnered somewhat mixed results in terms of box office success. While its domestic gross is greater than the production budget, it is still lower than the other five films of the franchise, with its domestic box office total being roughly $45.1 million less than the franchise's average. However, its overseas total currently exceeds the franchise's average by roughly $75.7 million and is significantly more than any of the other X-Men films. With a worldwide total of roughly $414.8 million, ''The Wolverine'' was at that time the third highest-grossing film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/franchises/chart/?id=xmen.htm |title=X-Men Movies at the Box Office |publisher=Box Office Mojo |date= |accessdate=2014-03-17}}</ref> In North America, the film opened at the top of the box office on its opening day, with $20.7 million, with $4 million coming from Thursday late night showings.<ref>[http://insidemovies.ew.com/2013/07/27/box-office-update-wolverine/ Box office update: 'The Wolverine' claws its way to a $21 million Friday] Entertainment Weekly, Retrieved July 28, 2013</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2013/07/26/box-office-the-wolverine-grosses-4-million-on-thursday/ | title = Box Office: 'The Wolverine' Grosses $4 Million On Thursday | work = [[Forbes]] | accessdate = July 28, 2013}}</ref> It held on to the number one spot through its first weekend, with $53,113,752, which is the lowest opening of the series.<ref name="mojo-weekend" /> Outside North America, the film topped the box office on its opening weekend with $86.5 million from 100 countries. The film achieved the highest opening of the franchise, passing ''[[X-Men: The Last Stand]]''{{'}}s $76.2 million opening.<ref name="mojo-weekend">[http://boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3706&p=.htm Weekend Report: 'Wolverine' Bleeds, But Still Easily Leads] Box Office Mojo, Retrieved July 29, 2013</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/news/?id=3718&p=.htm|title=Weekend Report: 'Butler' Repeats, Newcomers All Open Below $10 Million|first=Ray|last=Subers|date=August 25, 2013|publisher=Boc Office Mojo|accessdate=August 25, 2013}}</ref> === Critical response === The review aggregator website [[Rotten Tomatoes]] reported a 71% approval rating with an average rating of 6.34/10 based on 251 reviews. The website's consensus reads, "Although its final act succumbs to the usual cartoonish antics, ''The Wolverine'' is one superhero movie that manages to stay true to the comics while keeping casual viewers entertained."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_wolverine_2012/|title=The Wolverine (2013)|publisher=''Rotten Tomatoes''|accessdate=August 13, 2015}}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the film has a score of 61 out of 100, based on reviews from 46 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-wolverine |title=The Wolverine Reviews |publisher= CBS | work = Metacritic |date=2013-08-19 |accessdate=2013-08-31}}</ref> Audiences polled by [[CinemaScore]] gave the film an average grade of "A-", on a scale from A+ to F.<ref>{{cite web|author= Finke, Nikki |url=http://www.deadline.com/2013/07/wolverine-23m-friday-61m-weekend/ |title='Wolverine' Whimpers Weak $55M Domestic Weekend But Roars Big $141.1M Worldwide |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |date= |accessdate=2013-08-02}}</ref> [[Richard Roeper]] of the ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'' gave it a grade of "B+", praising Jackman's performance as "strong, solid entertainment" and "a serious, sometimes dark and deliberately paced story."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.richardroeper.com/reviews/thewolverine.aspx |title=The Wolverine Review |publisher=RichardRoeper.com |date=2013-07-26 |accessdate=2013-08-02}}</ref> Christy Lemire, writing for the website of [[Roger Ebert]], said that the film "features some breathtakingly suspenseful action sequences, exquisite production and costume design and colorful characters, some of whom register more powerfully than others."<ref>{{cite web|last=Lemire|first=Christy|url=http://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-wolverine-2013 |title=The Wolverine Movie Review & Film Summary (2013) |publisher=Roger Ebert |date= |accessdate=2013-08-02}}</ref> ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' film critic Peter Debruge called the film "an entertaining and surprisingly existential digression from his usual X-Men exploits. Though Wolvie comes across a bit world-weary and battle-worn by now, Jackman is in top form, taking the opportunity to test the character’s physical and emotional extremes. Fans might’ve preferred bigger action or more effects, but Mangold does them one better, recovering the soul of a character whose near-immortality made him tiresome."<ref>{{cite web|last=McNary |first=Dave |url=https://variety.com/2013/film/reviews/film-review-the-wolverine-1200566296/ |title=‘The Wolverine’ Review: Hugh Jackman Heads to Japan in Strong Sequel |publisher=Variety |date=2013-06-28 |accessdate=2013-07-24}}</ref> James Buchanan of [[TV Guide]].com gave it 3 out of 4 stars, calling it "A rare comic-to-film adaptation that doesn't sacrifice substance for the sake of thrilling action."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.tvguide.com/the-wolverine/review/551915 |title=The Wolverine Review |publisher=Movies.tvguide.com |date= |accessdate=2013-08-02}}</ref> Scott Collura of [[IGN]] praised the film giving it an 8.5 out of 10<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O_ldTkRYd4 |title=IGN Reviews – The Wolverine – Review |publisher=YouTube |date=2013-07-19 |accessdate=2013-07-24}}</ref> and stated, "''The Wolverine'' is a stand alone adventure for the classic character that reminds us that there's more to this genre than universe-building and crossovers. ... [The] story paints a deep and compelling portrait of Logan, a haunted character that Jackman still finds new ways to play all these years later."<ref>{{cite web|author=Scott Collura 18 Jul 2013 |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/07/19/the-wolverine-review |title=The Wolverine Review |publisher=IGN |date=2013-07-18 |accessdate=2013-07-24}}</ref> [[Peter Travers]] of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' felt that despite the film's final act "sink[ing] into CGI shit", Jackman's performance "still has the juice" and Mangold's directing "shows style and snap."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/movies/reviews/the-wolverine-20130725 |title=Peter Travers' Review of "The Wolverine" |author=Travers, Peter |date=July 25, 2013 |website=[[Rolling Stone]] |publisher=[[Jann Wenner|Wenner Media]] |accessdate=2013-07-27}}</ref> Conversely, Henry Barnes of ''[[The Guardian]]'' derided the film, giving it 2 out of 5 stars and stating, "Hugh Jackman's sixth time out in the claws and hair combo is looking increasingly wearied, as the backstory gets more complicated and the action gets duller and flatter."<ref>{{cite web|first=Henry |last = Barnes | url = https://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/jul/18/the-wolverine-hugh-jackman-review |title=''The Wolverine'' |work=[[The Guardian]] | location = UK | date= July 18, 2013 | accessdate=2013-07-24}}</ref> Joe Neumaier of the New York ''[[Daily News (New York)|Daily News]]'' offered a similar view, saying "Hugh Jackman has the role of the mutant superhero down pat, but the rest of the film is the same old slice and dice."<ref>{{cite web|last=Neumaier|first=Joe|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/wolverine-movie-review-article-1.1407078 |title='The Wolverine': Movie Review |work=[[Daily News (New York)|Daily News]] | location = New York |date=2013-07-08 |accessdate=2013-07-24}}</ref> === Accolades === {| class="wikitable sortable" |- style="text-align:center;" ! colspan=6 style="background:#B0C4DE;" | List of awards and nominations |- style="text-align:center;" ! style="background:#ccc;" width="10%"| Year ! style="background:#ccc;" width="25%"| Award / Film Festival ! style="background:#ccc;" width="30%"| Category ! style="background:#ccc;" width="40%"| Recipient(s) and nominee(s) ! style="background:#ccc;" width="15%"| Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable"| Ref. |- style="border-top:2px solid gray;" |- |2013 |[[17th Hollywood Film Awards|Hollywood Film Awards]] |Hollywood Movie Award |[[James Mangold]] |{{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |last= Feinberg |first=Scott |date=2013-10-11 |title=12 Blockbusters to Compete for Fan Vote at Hollywood Film Awards (Exclusive) |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/race/12-blockbusters-compete-fan-vote-647351 |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |accessdate=2013-12-10}}</ref> |- |rowspan="5"| 2014 |rowspan="2"| [[40th People's Choice Awards|People's Choice Awards]] |Favorite Action Movie |''The Wolverine'' |{{nominated}} |rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |last=Toomey |first=Alyssa |date=2013-11-05 |title=Glee, Katy Perry Lead People's Choice Award Nominations, 2 Broke Girls' Kat Dennings and Beth Behrs to Host |url=http://www.eonline.com/news/477644/glee-katy-perry-lead-people-s-choice-award-nominations-2-broke-girls-kat-dennings-and-beth-behrs-to-host |publisher=[[E!]] |accessdate=2013-12-10}}</ref> |- |Favorite Movie Actor |[[Hugh Jackman]] (also for ''[[Prisoners (2013 film)|Prisoners]]'') |{{nominated}} |- |[[20th Screen Actors Guild Awards|Screen Actors Guild Awards]] |[[Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture|Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture]] |''The Wolverine'' |{{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2013/film/news/12-years-a-slave-leads-sag-awards-with-4-nominations-1200944180/|title= ’12 Years a Slave’ Leads SAG Awards with 4 Nominations|date= 11 December 2013|work=Variety.com |accessdate=13 December 2013}}</ref> |- |[[2014 Kids' Choice Awards|Kids' Choice Awards]] |Favorite Male Buttkicker |Hugh Jackman |{{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite news|last=Ng|first=Philiana|title=Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards Nominations Revealed|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/kids-choice-awards-2014-nominees-681858|accessdate=25 February 2014|newspaper=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=February 24, 2014}}</ref> |- |[[40th Saturn Awards|Saturn Awards]] |Best Comic-To-Film Motion Picture |''The Wolverine'' |{{nom}} |style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="SaturnAwards">{{cite web |last=Johns |first=Nikara |date=February 25, 2014 |title='Gravity,' 'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' Lead Saturn Awards Noms |url=https://variety.com/2014/film/news/gravity-the-hobbit-the-desolation-of-smaug-lead-saturn-awards-noms-1201120744/ |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |accessdate=February 28, 2014 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6Nj6ieckF?url=http://variety.com/2014/film/news/gravity-the-hobbit-the-desolation-of-smaug-lead-saturn-awards-noms-1201120744/ |archivedate=February 28, 2014 |deadurl=no}}</ref> |} == Sequel == {{Main|Logan (film)}} By October 2013, 20th Century Fox had begun negotiations with both Jackman and Mangold to return for a previously untitled installment. Mangold was scheduled to write the treatment, with Lauren Shuler Donner returning to produce.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2013/11/james-mangold-hugh-jackman-sinking-claws-into-another-the-wolverine-film/ |title=James Mangold, Hugh Jackman Sinking Claws Into Another ‘The Wolverine’ Film|website=Deadline Hollywood|accessdate=November 5, 2013}}</ref> On March 20, 2014, Fox announced that the sequel would be released March 3, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=116300|title=Fox Dates The Fantastic Four 2, a Wolverine sequel and a Mystery Marvel Project!|publisher=[[ComingSoon.net]]|accessdate= March 21, 2014}}</ref> David James Kelly was hired to write the script, and Jackman was set to reprise his role as Wolverine.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2014/03/fox-sets-david-james-kelly-to-script-next-wolverine/ |title=Fox Sets David James Kelly To Script Next ‘Wolverine’ |first=Mike, Jr.|last= Fleming|date=March 21, 2014|accessdate=March 21, 2014}}</ref> By the following month, screenwriter [[Michael Green (writer)|Michael Green]] was attached to the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thewrap.com/hugh-jackmans-wolverine-lands-blade-runner-2-writer-michael-green-exclusive/|title=Hugh Jackman's 'Wolverine' Lands 'Blade Runner 2' Writer Michael Green (Exclusive)|publisher=[[TheWrap.com]]|last=Sneider|first=Jeff|date=April 24, 2015}}</ref> Mangold tweeted that filming would start in early 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/mang0ld/status/573359978406232066|title=Mangold on Twitter|work=Twitter}}</ref> Patrick Stewart said in August 2015 that he will reprise his role as Charles Xavier.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://collider.com/wolverine-3-patrick-stewart-confirms-professor-x/|title=Patrick Stewart Confirms Professor X is in 'Wolverine 3'|publisher=Collider.com|last=Nemiroff|first=Perri|date=August 13, 2015}}</ref> [[Liev Schreiber]], who portrayed [[Sabertooth (comics)|Sabertooth]] in ''X-Men Origins: Wolverine'' said in February 2016 that he was in talks to reprise his role in the sequel.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/2747082/liev-schreiber-sabretooth-wolverine-3/|title=Will Liev Schreiber Reprise 'Old Man Sabretooth' in Wolverine 3?|publisher=[[MTV]]|last=Bell|first=Crystal|date=February 29, 2016}}</ref> By April 2016, [[Boyd Holbrook]] had been cast as head of security for a global enterprise set against Wolverine, and [[Richard E. Grant]] as a "mad scientist type".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://deadline.com/2016/04/wolverine-3-boyd-holbrook-lead-villain-hugh-jackman-patrick-stewart-1201734367/|title=‘Wolverine 3’ Sets ‘Narcos’ Boyd Holbrook As Chief Villain|website=Deadline Hollywood|last=Patten|first=Dominic|date=April 8, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/wolverine-3-finds-mad-scientist-888038|title= 'Wolverine 3' Finds Its Mad Scientist (Exclusive)|work=The Hollywood Reporter|last=Kit|first=Borys|date=April 26, 2016}}</ref> [[Simon Kinberg]] that month said the film will be set in the future.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Wolverine-3-Set-Here-What-We-Know-124307.html|title=When Will Wolverine 3 Be Set? Here's What We Know|publisher=Cinemablend.com|last=Eisenberg|first=Eric|date=April 12, 2016}}</ref> Toward the end of the month, [[Stephen Merchant]] was cast as [[Caliban (comics)|Caliban]].<ref name="Merchant-Cast">{{cite news|last1=Hipes|first1=Patrick|title=Stephen Merchant To Star With Hugh Jackman In ‘Wolverine 3’|url=http://deadline.com/2016/04/stephen-merchant-wolverine-3-hugh-jackman-x-men-1201745268/|accessdate= April 28, 2016|website=Deadline Hollywood | date= April 28, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.avclub.com/article/our-first-look-stephen-merchants-caliban-logan-all-244347|title=Our first look at Stephen Merchant’s Caliban in Logan is all white and smooth|last=Barsanti|first=Sam|work=[[The A.V. Club]]|date=October 17, 2016|accessdate=January 28, 2018}}</ref> In May 2016, [[Eriq La Salle]] and [[Elise Neal]] were cast in unspecified roles.<ref>{{cite news|last=Kroll|first=Justin|title=Eriq Lasalle Joins Cast of ‘Wolverine 3’|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/eriq-lasalle-wolverine-3-1201766800/|accessdate=May 4, 2016|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=May 4, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Kroll|first=Justin|title=Elise Neal Joins ‘Wolverine 3’|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/elise-neal-wolverine-3-1201767705/|accessdate=May 5, 2016|work=Variety|date=May 5, 2016}}</ref> In May, Kinberg said filming had started and that he planned it to be an R-rated movie.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://collider.com/wolverine-3-filming-rated-r/|title=Wolverine 3 Has Started Filming; Simon Kinberg Confirms R-Rating, Says It’s a Violent, "Different Wolverine"|publisher=Collider.com|last=Chitwood|first=Adam|date=May 9, 2016}}</ref> == Notes == {{reflist|group=N}} == References == {{Reflist|refs= <ref name="BBFC">{{cite web |title=The Wolverine|url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/wolverine-film |publisher=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |accessdate=July 18, 2018}}</ref> <ref name="Marshall">{{cite news | last = Marshall | first = Rick | title = Hugh Jackman Offers 'Wolverine 2' Update: 'We're Starting To Work On It Now' | publisher = MTV | date = August 10, 2009 | url = http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/08/10/hugh-jackman-offers-wolverine-2-update-were-starting-to-work-on-it-now/ | accessdate = October 20, 2010 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20100823105731/http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/08/10/hugh-jackman-offers-wolverine-2-update-were-starting-to-work-on-it-now/ | archivedate = August 23, 2010 | deadurl = yes | df = }}</ref> <ref name="Fleming">{{cite news|last=Fleming |first=Michael |url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118003176.html |title=Hugh Jackman, Seeds planting pics |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=May 4, 2009 |accessdate=October 20, 2010 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/69ZwZcgLh?url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118003176?refCatId=13 |archivedate=July 31, 2012 |deadurl=no |df= }}</ref> <ref name="vulture">{{cite news | url = http://nymag.com/daily/entertainment/2010/10/hugh_jackman_promises_aronofsk.html |title=Hugh Jackman Promises Aronofsky's Wolverine 2 Will Be 'Thoughtful,' 'Meaty' |work=[[New York (magazine)|New York]] |date=October 19, 2010 |accessdate=October 20, 2010 |archiveurl= https://www.webcitation.org/6BBdl3oUh?url=http://www.vulture.com/2010/10/hugh_jackman_promises_aronofsk.html |archivedate=2012-10-05 |deadurl=no}}</ref> <ref name="Seijas">{{cite news |first=Casey |last=Seijas |title=EXCLUSIVE: Hugh Jackman ‘Talking To Writers’ About ‘Wolverine’ Sequel Set In Japan |url=http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/04/29/exclusive-hugh-jackman-talking-to-writers-about-wolverine-sequel-set-in-japan/ |publisher=MTV.com |date=April 29, 2009 |accessdate=April 30, 2009 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6BBdpE2X5?url=http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/04/29/exclusive-hugh-jackman-talking-to-writers-about-wolverine-sequel-set-in-japan/ |archivedate=October 5, 2012 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> <ref name="Douglas">{{cite news |last1=Douglas |first1=Edward |title=Rendition Interviews |last2=Braun |first2=Kyle |last3= Riefe |first3=Jordan |publisher=[[UGO Networks|UGO]] |date=September 29, 2007 |url=http://www.ugo.com/ugo/html/article/?id=17949 |accessdate=September 30, 2007 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20110615015932/http://www.ugo.com/ugo/html/article/?id=17949 |archivedate= June 15, 2011}}</ref> <ref name="Schnieder">{{cite news|last=Schneider |first=Karl |title=Jackman says ''Wolverine'' script is ready |publisher=Mania Entertainment |date=October 15, 2006 |url=http://www.mania.com/jackman-says-wolverine-script-set_article_52545.html |accessdate=October 15, 2006 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080415031030/http://www.mania.com/jackman-says-wolverine-script-set_article_52545.html |archivedate=April 15, 2008 }}</ref> <ref name="IGN">{{cite web|title=SDCC 08: Hugh Jackman |publisher=[[Ziff Davis Media]] |work=IGN |date=July 24, 2008 |format=Video |url=http://uk.media.movies.ign.com/media/034/034461/vids_1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080729040203/http://uk.media.movies.ign.com/media/034/034461/vids_1.html |dead-url=yes |archive-date=July 29, 2008 |accessdate=July 25, 2008 |df= }}</ref> <ref name="Sanchez">{{cite news |title= Hugh Jackman on Australia and Wolverine! |last= Sanchez|first= Stephanie|work= IESB |date= November 21, 2008|url= http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5804&Itemid=99 |accessdate= November 22, 2008|archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20090505122458/http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5804&Itemid=99 |archivedate = May 5, 2009}}</ref> <ref name="Smith">{{cite news|last=Smith |first=Sean |title='Wolverine 2': Will 'Slumdog' writer tackle the script? |work=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |date=March 25, 2009 |url=http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2009/03/wolverine-2-wil.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090327040231/http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2009/03/wolverine-2-wil.html |dead-url=yes |archive-date=March 27, 2009 |accessdate=March 27, 2009 |df= }}</ref> <ref name="Serpe">{{cite web |last=Serpe|first=Gina|url= http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b122213_wolverine_sequel_already_in_works.html |title=Wolverine Sequel Already in the Works|work=[[E!]] Online|date= May 5, 2009|accessdate= May 8, 2009}}</ref> <ref name="Kit">{{cite news|last=Kit|first=Borys|url=https://www.imdb.com/news/ni0928369/ |title=McQuarrie to pen 'Wolverine' sequel |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=|date=August 13, 2009|accessdate=August 13, 2009}}{{dead link|date=March 2017|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> <ref name="De Semlyen2">{{cite web|url=http://www.empireonline.com/features/future-of-x-men-franchise/default.asp|title=The Future of the X-Men Franchise: Wolverine 2|work=[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]]|last=De Semlyen|first=Nick|date=October 16, 2009|accessdate=October 23, 2010}}</ref> <ref name="Marnell">{{cite web|url=http://splashpage.mtv.com/2010/01/11/wolverine-sequel-to-shoot-within-a-year/|title='Wolverine' Sequel To Shoot In 2011?|date=January 11, 2010|first=Blair|last=Marnell|publisher=MTV|accessdate=March 28, 2010|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100323113538/http://splashpage.mtv.com/2010/01/11/wolverine-sequel-to-shoot-within-a-year/|archivedate=March 23, 2010|df=}}</ref> <ref name="Friedman">{{cite news |url=http://www.showbiz411.com/2010/03/03/20100303wolverine-japan-adventure-is-a-go |title=Wolverine Japan Adventure Is a Go |first=Roger |last=Friedman |date=March 3, 2010 |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |publisher=Showbiz 411 |accessdate=March 28, 2010}}</ref> <ref name="superherohype">{{cite news |title=Darren Aronofsky in Talks for Wolverine 2 |publisher=[[Superhero Hype!]] |date=October 13, 2010 |url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/108795-darren-aronosfky-in-talks-for-wolverine-2 |accessdate=October 13, 2010}}</ref> <ref name="Fleming2">{{cite news |last=Fleming |first=Mike |title=As 'Wolverine 2' Closes, Is Hot Helmer Job 'Pride, Prejudice, Zombies' With Scarlett Johansson And Bradley Cooper? |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |date=October 17, 2010 |url=http://www.deadline.com/2010/10/as-wolverine-2-closes-is-next-hot-helmer-job-pride-prejudice-and-zombies-with-scarlett-johansson-and-bradley-cooper/ |accessdate=October 18, 2010}}</ref> <ref name="mcweeny">{{cite web|url=http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/motion-captured/posts/darren-aronofsky-confirms-a-new-title-for-wolverine-2|title=Darren Aronofsky confirms a new title for 'Wolverine 2'|last=McWeeny|first=Drew|work=HitFix|date=November 13, 2010|accessdate=November 14, 2010}}</ref> <ref name="Fleming3">{{cite news |last=Fleming |first=Mike |title=Fox Brings 'Wolverine' Director Darren Aronofsky In With 2-Year Deal |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |date=November 18, 2010 |url=http://www.deadline.com/2010/11/fox-brings-wolverine-director-darren-aronofsky-in-with-2-year-deal/ |accessdate=November 18, 2010}}</ref> <ref name="Vilkomerson">{{cite news |last=Vilkomerson |first=Sara |title=Hugh Jackman exclusive: How 'The Wolverine' director Darren Aronofsky got the star calling up The Rock |work=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |date=December 7, 2010 |url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2010/12/07/hugh-jackman-the-wolverine-darren-aronovsky/ |accessdate=December 8, 2010}}</ref> <ref name="McClintock">{{cite news |last=McClintock |first=Pamela |title=Darren Aronofsky Bows Out of 'Wolverine' |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=March 17, 2011 |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/darren-aronofsky-bows-wolverine-168827 |accessdate=March 17, 2011 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/5xFzhgQKX?url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/darren-aronofsky-bows-wolverine-168827 |archivedate=March 17, 2011 |deadurl=bot: unknown |df= }} Additional March 17, 2011.</ref> <ref name="Abrams">{{cite news |last=Abrams |first=Rachel |date=2011-05-25 |title=Fox's 'Wolverine' helmer search down to 8 |work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |url=http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118037600 |accessdate=2011-05-26}}</ref> <ref name="Rottenberg">{{cite web|url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2011/03/18/the-wolverine-no-director-replacement-darren-aronofsky/|title='The Wolverine': no short list of directors yet to replace Darren Aronofsky, says source -- EXCLUSIVE|work=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=Josh|last=Rottenberg|date=March 18, 2011|accessdate=June 25, 2011}}</ref> <ref name="Douglas2">{{cite web |last=Douglas |first=Edward |date=March 29, 2011 |title=CinemaCon Exclusive: Hugh Jackman on The Wolverine |publisher=ComingSoon.net |url=http://www.comingsoon.net/news/cinemaconnews.php?id=75717 |accessdate=July 10, 2012}}</ref> <ref name="Fleming4">{{cite news |last=Fleming |first=Mike |title=Fox Chooses James Mangold On 'Wolverine' |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |date=June 15, 2011 |url=http://www.deadline.com/2011/06/james-mangold-foxs-choice-for-the-wolverine/ |accessdate=June 16, 2011 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20130429153900/http://variety.com/2011/film/news/fox-s-wolverine-helmer-search-down-to-8-1118037600/ | archivedate = April 29, 2013 | deadurl=no}}</ref> <ref name="Young">{{cite news |last=Young |first=Paul |date=July 21, 2011 |title=Hugh Jackman Reveals The Villain Of ‘Wolverine 2′ |url=http://screenrant.com/hugh-jackman-wolverine-2-villain-pauly-124738/ |work=[[Screen Rant]] |accessdate=July 22, 2011}}</ref> <ref name="Fleming5">{{cite news |last1=Finke |first1=Nikki |last2=Fleming |first2=Mike |title=‘Wolverine 2′ May Push Back To Spring Start |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |date=August 24, 2011 |url=http://www.deadline.com/2011/08/wolverine-2-may-push-to-spring-start-date/ |accessdate=July 10, 2012}}</ref> <ref name="Sneider">{{cite news |last=Sneider |first=Jeff |date=September 1, 2011 |title='Total Recall' scribe rewriting 'Wolverine'|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |url=https://variety.com/2011/film/news/total-recall-scribe-rewriting-wolverine-1118042116/ |accessdate=26 March 2018}}</ref> <ref name="Wigler">{{cite web |date=February 7, 2012 |last=Wigler |first=Josh |url=http://splashpage.mtv.com/2012/02/07/wolverine-release-date-july-26-2013/ |title='The Wolverine' Claws Out July 26, 2013 Release Date |publisher=MTV |accessdate=2012-02-07 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120212032316/http://splashpage.mtv.com/2012/02/07/wolverine-release-date-july-26-2013 |archivedate=February 12, 2012 |df= }}</ref> <ref name="Wigler2">{{cite web | title = 'The Wolverine' Claws Into Vancouver In November | date = August 18, 2011 | first = Josh | last= Wigler | publisher=MTV | accessdate=2013-07-14 | url = http://splashpage.mtv.com/2011/08/18/the-wolverine-vancouver/ | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20120106211337/http://splashpage.mtv.com/2011/08/18/the-wolverine-vancouver/ | archivedate = January 6, 2012 | deadurl=no}} citing Holloway, Katya (August 11, 2011). "Hugh Jackman heads for Vancouver to film Wolverine 2". ''The Vancouver Sun''. (Print article not on Web)</ref> <ref name="George">{{cite web|url=http://if.com.au/2012/04/20/article/The-Wolverine-to-shoot-in-Sydney/TENXTISDNX.html|title=The Wolverine to shoot in Sydney|date=April 20, 2012|publisher=IF Magazine|author1=Sandy George |author2 = Amanda Diaz|accessdate=May 11, 2012}}</ref> <ref name="Sanada">{{cite web|url=http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/171581-exclusive-the-wolverine-casting-news |title=Exclusive The Wolverine Casting News! |publisher=Superhero Hype! |date=July 9, 2012 |accessdate=July 9, 2012}}</ref> <ref name="Lee">{{cite news |date=July 9, 2012 |last=Borys |first=Kit |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/wolverine-sequel-villains-will-yun-lee-brian-tee-346621 |title='Wolverine' Sequel Casts Two Villains |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |accessdate=July 10, 2012}}</ref> <ref name="Trumbore">{{cite web |date=July 9, 2012 |last=Trumbore |first=Dave |url=http://collider.com/wolverine-cast/178330/ |title='Wolverine' Adds Japanese Actors |publisher=Collider.com |accessdate=July 10, 2012}}</ref> <ref name="Biel">{{cite web |date=July 13, 2012 |last=Fleming |first=Mike, Jr. |url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/07/jessica-biel-casting-wolverine-movie-viper-20th-century-fox/ |title=Jessica Biel To Play Viper In ‘The Wolverine’ |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |accessdate=July 13, 2012}}</ref> <ref name="Biel2">{{cite web |date=July 14, 2012 |last=Hasty |first=Katie |url=http://www.hitfix.com/news/jessica-biel-says-her-role-as-viper-in-wolverine-film-isnt-a-done-deal-watch |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120719023223/http://www.hitfix.com/news/jessica-biel-says-her-role-as-viper-in-wolverine-film-isnt-a-done-deal-watch |archivedate=2012-07-19 |title=Jessica Biel says her role as Viper in 'Wolverine' film isn't a done deal: Watch |publisher=HitFix |accessdate=July 15, 2012|deadurl=no}}</ref> <ref name="Biel3">{{cite web |date=July 17, 2012 |last=Weintraub |first=Steve |url=http://collider.com/jessica-biel-the-wolverine/181737/ |title=Exclusive: Jessica Biel No Longer Involved in James Mangold’s 'The Wolverine' |publisher=Collider |accessdate=July 18, 2012}}</ref> <ref name="Khodchenkova">{{cite web |date=July 19, 2012 |last=Brown |first=Todd |url=http://twitchfilm.com/news/2012/07/breaking-20th-century-fox-in-talks-with-svetlana-khodchenkova-for-viper-in-the-wolverine.php |title=20th Century Fox in Talks with Svetlana Khodchenkova for Viper in 'The Wolverine' |publisher=Twitch Film |accessdate=July 19, 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120722002232/http://twitchfilm.com/news/2012/07/breaking-20th-century-fox-in-talks-with-svetlana-khodchenkova-for-viper-in-the-wolverine.php |archivedate=July 22, 2012 |df= }}</ref> <ref name="Janssen">{{cite web |date=March 28, 2013 | last = Sullivan | first=Kevin P. | url= http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1704484/the-wolverine-trailer-hugh-jackman.jhtml | title= Exclusive: Hugh Jackman Digs Into 'The Wolverine' Trailer |publisher=MTV.com |accessdate=June 10, 2013 }}</ref> <!-- <ref name="George2">{{cite web |date=July 24, 2012 |last=George |first=Sandy |url=http://if.com.au/2012/07/16/article/Cameras-roll-on-The-Wolverine-on-July-31/IZYJUAUOKZ.html |title=Cameras roll on The Wolverine on July 31 |work=[[If Magazine]] |publisher = The Intermedia Group | accessdate=July 28, 2012 | archiveurl = https://www.webcitation.org/69ZtmFD3O?url=http://if.com.au/2012/07/16/article/Cameras-roll-on-The-Wolverine-on-July-31/IZYJUAUOKZ.html | archivedate= July 31, 2012|deadurl=no}}</ref> --> <ref name="GDT">{{cite web|url=http://collider.com/guillermo-del-toro-hulk-the-wolverine-interview/|title=Guillermo del Toro Talks ABC’s Live-Action 'Hulk'; Reveals He Thought About Directing 'The Wolverine' and 'Thor' | last=Weintraub|first=Steve |publisher=Collider.com|date=August 6, 2012|accessdate=August 7, 2012}}</ref> <!-- <ref name="budget">{{cite news |date=July 24, 2012 |last=Blubeck |first=Pip |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hugh-jackman-james-mangold-wolverine-353499 |title=Hugh Jackman, James Mangold Ready for 'The Wolverine' Shoot |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] | quote = The $100 million-plus sequel will begin filming | accessdate = July 31, 2012 | archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/69ZvpcvKl?url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hugh-jackman-james-mangold-wolverine-353499 | archivedate= July 31, 2012 | deadurl=no}}</ref> no longer used in article, as of August 2013 --> <ref name="dailytelegraph">{{cite news |date=July 31, 2012 |last= |first= |url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/movies/hugh-jackman-pumped-on-day-one-of-filming-the-wolverine/story-e6frexli-1226439137342 |title=Hugh Jackman 'Pumped' on Day one of 'Wolverine' Filming |work=[[The Daily Telegraph (Sydney)|The Daily Telegraph]] |accessdate=July 31, 2012 |archiveurl= https://www.webcitation.org/69ZwEFEHs?url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/movies/hugh-jackman-pumped-on-day-one-of-filming-the-wolverine/story-e6frexli-1226439137342 |archivedate= July 31, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> <!--ref name="Fleming6">{{cite news |last=Fleming |first=Mike |title=Hutch Parker Joins ‘The Wolverine’ As Producer' |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |date=June 18, 2012 |url=http://www.deadline.com/2012/06/hutch-parker-joins-the-wolverine-as-producer/ |accessdate=June 18, 2012}}</ref--> <ref name="theleader">{{cite news |date=August 2, 2012 |last=Saigian |first=Sandra |url=http://www.theleader.com.au/news/local/news/general/wolverine-stakes-out-the-shire/2642473.aspx |title=Wolverine stakes out the shire |work=[[St George and Sutherland Shire Leader]] |accessdate=August 3, 2012 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/69dlu9mEl?url=http://www.theleader.com.au/news/local/news/general/wolverine-stakes-out-the-shire/2642473.aspx |archivedate=August 3, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> <ref name="illawarramercury">{{cite news |date=August 3, 2012 |last=Cox |first=Michael |url=http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/news/local/news/general/picton-film-shoot-hugh-jackman-in-wolverine/2643535.aspx |title=Picton film shoot: Hugh Jackman in Wolverine |work=[[Illawarra Mercury]] |accessdate=August 3, 2012 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/69dm8PZoI?url=http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/news/local/news/general/picton-film-shoot-hugh-jackman-in-wolverine/2643535.aspx |archivedate=August 3, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> <!-- <ref name="coventrytelegraph">{{cite news |date=August 13, 2012 |last=Bently |first=David |url=http://blogs.coventrytelegraph.net/thegeekfiles/2012/08/hugh-jackman-confirms-the-wolverine-is-standalone-film-not-a-sequel-and-wont-be-overloaded-with-muta.html |title=Hugh Jackman confirms The Wolverine is standalone film not a sequel and won't be 'overloaded' with mutants |work=[[Coventry Telegraph]] |accessdate=August 13, 2012 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/69tAI8dUB?url=http://blogs.coventrytelegraph.net/thegeekfiles/2012/08/hugh-jackman-confirms-the-wolverine-is-standalone-film-not-a-sequel-and-wont-be-overloaded-with-muta.html |archivedate=August 13, 2012 |deadurl=yes |df=mdy-all }}</ref> --> <ref name="japanfilming">{{cite web |date=August 25, 2012 |last=Mangold |first=James |authorlink=James Mangold |url=https://twitter.com/mang0ld/status/239484892751212544 |title=We are all enroute to Japan today. Part two of the shoot begins today- shooting in the land of the rising sun. |publisher=[[Twitter]] |accessdate=August 31, 2012 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6AKPJ5mJN?url=https://twitter.com/mang0ld/status/239484892751212544 |archivedate=August 31, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> <ref name="io9">{{cite web |date=September 6, 2012 |last=Wilkins |first=Alasdair |url=http://io9.com/5940854/just-which-villains-are-in-iron-man-3-plus-set-photos-for-the-wolverine-and-thor-the-dark-world |title=Just which villains are in Iron Man 3? Plus set photos for The Wolverine and Thor: The Dark World! |publisher=[[io9]] |accessdate=September 7, 2012 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6AV6ti1nn?url=http://io9.com/5940854/just-which-villains-are-in-iron-man-3-plus-set-photos-for-the-wolverine-and-thor-the-dark-world |archivedate=September 7, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> <ref name="Tomonoura">{{cite web |date=September 13, 2012 |last=Jackman |first=Hugh |authorlink=Hugh Jackman |url=https://twitter.com/RealHughJackman/status/245662795570479104 |title=Thanks to all the fans in Tomonoura... we loved it! We will miss you! |publisher=[[Twitter]] |accessdate=September 11, 2012 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6AeOPnHjv?url=https://twitter.com/RealHughJackman/status/245662795570479104 |archivedate=September 13, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> <ref name="Beltrami">{{cite web |last= |first= |date=September 18, 2012 |url=http://filmmusicreporter.com/2012/09/18/marco-beltrami-to-score-the-wolverine/ |title=Marco Beltrami to Score ‘The Wolverine’ |work=Film Music Reporter |accessdate=September 18, 2012 }}</ref> <ref name="dailytelegraph2">{{cite news |date=October 8, 2012 |last= |first= |url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/cbds-turning-japanese-for-hugh/story-e6frewz0-1226490932083 |title=CBD's turning Japanese for Hugh |work=The Daily Telegraph |accessdate=October 8, 2012 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6BGle5EK8?url=http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/cbds-turning-japanese-for-hugh/story-e6frewz0-1226490932083 |archivedate=October 8, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> <ref name="heraldsun">{{cite news |date=October 12, 2012 |last=Metcalfe |first=Caryn |url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/hugh-jackmans-the-wolverine-being-filmed-in-parramatta-this-weekend/story-fndo317g-1226494420241 |title=Hugh Jackman's The Wolverine being filmed in Parramatta this weekend |work=[[Herald Sun]] |accessdate=October 16, 2012 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6BSLD5G0x?url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/hugh-jackmans-the-wolverine-being-filmed-in-parramatta-this-weekend/story-fndo317g-1226494420241 |archivedate=October 16, 2012 |deadurl=no}}</ref> <ref name="Hewitt">{{cite news|date=October 25, 2012 |last=Hewitt |first=Chris |url=http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=35599 |title=James Mangold Talks The Wolverine |work=[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]] |accessdate=October 25, 2012 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6BgFlNCFI?url=http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=35599 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|last=Bentley |first=David |url=http://blogs.coventrytelegraph.net/thegeekfiles/2012/11/filming-wraps-on-the-wolverine-first-trailer-due-early-2013.html |title=Filming wraps on The Wolverine, first trailer due early 2013 |work=Coventry Telegraph |accessdate=November 25, 2012 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6CSnjPcWp?url=http://blogs.coventrytelegraph.net/thegeekfiles/2012/11/filming-wraps-on-the-wolverine-first-trailer-due-early-2013.html |archivedate=November 26, 2012 |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> <ref name="ComingSoon2">{{cite web|url=http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=98093 |title=Worldwide Release Dates for The Wolverine | publisher = ComingSoon.net |date=December 15, 2012 |accessdate=December 19, 2012 }}</ref> <ref name="TotalFilm">{{cite journal |last=Jordan |first=Richard |date=May 2013 |title=Lone Wolf |journal=[[Total Film]] |issue=205 |pages=90–93 |doi= |url= }}</ref> <ref name=ewpics>{{cite web |url= http://www.ew.com/ew/gallery/0,,20647938_20684746,00.html#21298595 |title= 'The Wolverine': 8 New Photos!|last=Stack |first= Tim | date= March 24, 2013 |work= Entertainment Weekly |accessdate= April 2, 2013}}</ref> <ref name="3D">{{cite web |last=Keyes |first=Rob |date=October 29, 2012 |title=The Wolverine: First Poster, 3D Confirmation & Live Chat Highlights |url=http://screenrant.com/the-wolverine-poster-3d-timeline/ |publisher=ScreenRant |accessdate=July 24, 2013 }}</ref> <ref name="Lovece">{{cite web |last=Lovece |first=Frank |authorlink=Frank Lovece |date=July 17, 2013 |title=Mutant hero Wolverine is now vulnerable |url=http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/mutant-hero-wolverine-is-now-vulnerable-1.5709373 |work=[[Newsday]] |accessdate=August 7, 2013 }}</ref> <ref name="creativescreenwriting">{{cite web |last=McKittrick |first=Christopher |date=August 12, 2012 |title=Two Writers, One Character |publisher=Creative Screenwriting |url=http://creativescreenwriting.com/wolverine-two-writers-one-character/ |accessdate=August 13, 2013 }}</ref> }} == Further reading == *Gray, Simon. "Rapturous Action". ''[[American Cinematographer]]''. Vol. 94, No. 8. August 2013. {{ISSN|0002-7928}}. Hollywood: California. ASC Holding Corp. Pages 56–65. Behind-the-scenes article on ''The Wolverine'' focusing on the film's camera work, lighting, etc. 9 pages, 17 color photos. == External links == {{Wikiquote|The Wolverine}} * {{Official website}} * {{IMDb title|1430132|The Wolverine}} * {{Rotten Tomatoes|the_wolverine_2012|The Wolverine}} * {{Mojo title|wolverine2|The Wolverine}} {{James Mangold}} {{Wolverine}} {{X-Men media}} {{Marvel comics films}} {{Portal bar|Film in the United States|Superhero fiction|2010s}} <!--[[WP:FILMCAT]]--> <!--Year categories--> {{DEFAULTSORT:Wolverine, The}} [[Category:2013 films]] [[Category:2013 3D films]] [[Category:2010s action films]] [[Category:2010s adventure films]] [[Category:2010s science fiction films]] [[Category:2010s sequel films]] [[Category:2010s superhero films]] [[Category:20th Century Fox films]] [[Category:American 3D films]] [[Category:American action films]] [[Category:American films]] [[Category:American sequel films]] [[Category:British 3D films]] [[Category:British action films]] [[Category:British films]] [[Category:British sequel films]] [[Category:English-language films]] [[Category:Films scored by Marco Beltrami]] [[Category:Films about the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki]] [[Category:Films based on works by Chris Claremont]] [[Category:Films based on works by Frank Miller]] [[Category:Films directed by James Mangold]] [[Category:Films produced by Lauren Shuler Donner]] [[Category:Films set in Japan]] [[Category:Films set in Nagasaki Prefecture]] [[Category:Films set in Tokyo]] [[Category:Films set in Yukon]] [[Category:Films shot in Australia]] [[Category:Films shot in Japan]] [[Category:Japanese-language films]] [[Category:Ninja films]] [[Category:Samurai films]] [[Category:Science fiction adventure films]] [[Category:Screenplays by Christopher McQuarrie]] [[Category:Screenplays by Scott Frank]] [[Category:Wolverine (comics) films]] [[Category:X-Men films]] [[Category:Yakuza films]]'