For comic fans, the prospect of Deadpool & Wolverine ignites excitement and spawns various fan theories. Since discussions began regarding the realization of the movie, dedicated fans have meticulously analyzed clues, in an attempt to piece together the plot. Even as the release date approaches, the fervor of fan theories shows no signs of abating. One prevalent theory revolves around the identity of the movie's villain, with recent speculation linking Hulk to the role in this anticipated MCU blockbuster.

Despite the absence of official confirmation regarding Hulk as the villain in Deadpool & Wolverine, the compelling nature of this theory prompts the reconsideration of potential candidates.

In a recent episode of SuperSuper hosted by Aman Sinha, the YouTuber delved into the details of the Hulk's bed scene in the initial trailer of Deadpool & Wolverine. According to him, while there is a sense of inevitability regarding Wolverine facing off against Hulk, it also hints at the possibility of him being the primary antagonist. The YouTuber highlighted that the teasers suggest this iteration of Wolverine hails from Earth #807128, as indicated by references to his interdimensional travels, encounters with the Void, and a general sense of discord in his world. 

Given the trailer's depiction of a world seemingly resigned to the demise of Wolverine, it is plausible that he is the Logan from a reality overrun by villains. Moreover, the trailer features imagery reminiscent of Old Man Logan's narrative, such as the presence of Giant Man's skull—a nod to a pivotal moment in the comic storyline. Additionally, the portrayal of Deadpool and Wolverine embarking on a road trip parallels a key aspect of the Old Man Logan plot, where Wolverine and Hawkeye undertake a similar journey to pay off Hulk. 

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The connections between the Void and Wolverine's timeline suggest a link to the Old Man Logan narrative, but the part where Hulk emerges as the villain needs a little more unfolding. So, here goes the theory.

In the timeline of Old Man Logan, the world is overrun by a succession of adversaries, leading to the demise or concealment of most superheroes, including Logan himself. Despite his attempts to live a quiet life with his family in seclusion, financial pressures compelled him to undertake a clandestine mission. Throughout the narrative, Logan is unable to retract his claws because of a past incident at the X-Mansion, where he was manipulated by Mysterio into attacking his fellow mutants. Furthermore, upon his return home from the failed mission to pay off Hulk, Logan discovered his family brutally slain.

In this storyline, Hulk assumes the role of a tyrant who extorts payments from individuals and metes out deadly consequences for failure. According to Aman Sinha’s paralleling the narrative of Old Man Logan, there has been speculation that Deadpool and Wolverine will endeavor to rescue Daredevil and Elektra's daughter, akin to their mission to save Hawkeye's offspring in the original storyline. Hence, despite official reports indicating Cassandra Nova, portrayed by Emma Corin, as the film's villain, fan theories posit that the Hulk, portrayed by Eric Bana, could actually be her match made in the mayhem.

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