Logan (2017) is a superhero film adapted from Marvel Comics, directed by James Mangold and starring Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart. The film is part of the X-Men Universe and was released by 20th Century Fox. Runtime: 2h 17m. Rated R. Audience rating: 8.1/10.
What is Logan (2017) about?
In a near-future 2029 where mutantkind faces extinction, a tired and aging Wolverine cares for a sick Professor X and must protect a young mutant girl from dark forces — in one last ride.
Released in 2017, Logan was directed by James Mangold and produced under the 20th Century Fox banner. The film occupies a significant place within the X-Men Universe — contributing to the ongoing narrative and mythology of that cinematic universe.
The film features lead performances from Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Dafne Keen, among others, anchoring a story that adapts characters first brought to life in Marvel Comics. Its source material gives the film a foundation rooted in decades of published storytelling, which Mangold and the creative team interpret through a cinematic lens.
With an audience rating of 8.1, Logan is generally praised as a strong entry in the superhero genre — its strengths in storytelling, performance, and production design regularly cited by viewers.
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What are some facts about Logan (2017)?
Logan released in 2017, placing it within the 2010s era of comic book cinema — a decade that saw superhero films become the dominant force at the global box office.
Directed by James Mangold, the film was produced by 20th Century Fox and adapts source material from Marvel Comics.
The principal cast features Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart, with key supporting roles played by Dafne Keen, Boyd Holbrook.
The film belongs to X-Men Universe — 20th Century Fox's X-Men film franchise, now absorbed into the MCU multiverse.
Logan carries an audience rating of 8.1 — a strong critical benchmark that few comic book films have achieved.
The Marvel Comics source material for Logan has been in continuous publication for decades, giving filmmakers a rich well of storylines, character arcs, and iconography to draw upon.
Modern superhero films like this one use a mix of practical effects and digital VFX, with entire sequences often shot against volume walls or LED stages pioneered by shows like The Mandalorian.
Logan is catalogued on Movies on Comics among our collection of 163 comic book films spanning 48 years of cinema — from Richard Donner's 1978 Superman to the present day.
