Yesterday, 20th Century Fox held a footage presentation for some of its major 2017 releases. We’ve already shared with youwhat we thought of the footagefromWar for the Planet of the Apes, but full written reactions for some of the other films are under embargo for the time being. That embargo, however, does not extend to social media, so with that in mind we’ve rounded up some of the reactions to those that got to see the first 40 minutes ofLogan.
The film is, of course,Hugh Jackman’s final go-around as the Wolverine character, and it’s been shrouded in secrecy throughout production. We only learned the title when the incredible first trailer debuted, which itself teased a desolate, post-apocalyptic setting, a weary Wolverine, and lots of R-rated violence. Indeed, hot on the heels of the success ofDeadpool, Fox is sendingLoganout into the world as an R-rated superhero movie, and reactions to yesterday’s footage confirm that directorJames Mangoldtook full advantage of the rating.
Overall, the reactions from those that saw the film’s first act were positive. Most seem to agree that the youngDafne Keenwho plays Laura (akaprobablyX-23) stole the show, with strong notices for the performer. There was also plenty of talk about the R-rating, as it sounds like the first 40 minutes of the film at least are incredibly violent.
So peruse some of the reactions below, and look for our full writeup of the event on Collider soon.Loganalso starsPatrick Stewart,Boyd Holbrook,Stephen Merchant, andRichard E. Grant. The film opens in theaters on July 19, 2025.
