Hugh Jackman’s long Wolverine career

Hugh Jackman first played Wolverine in *X-Men* (2000) and returned to the role in *Deadpool & Wolverine* (2024), a span of 24 years. Guinness World Records recognized him at the time for the longest career as a live-action Marvel superhero; in 2024, Wesley Snipes surpassed that record with a 26-year span playing Blade. The figure “nine films” reflects a count through *Logan* (2017) and depends on whether brief cameos are included; Jackman has since appeared as the character in more films. This refers to the span of an acting career in a role, not a single contract.