Marvel’s Wolverine release date is targeting 2026, with a trailer expected soon at State of Play or The Game Awards. Here’s everything we know about it
By Wright Robinson, 17th September 2025
Marvel’s Wolverine is targeting a 2026 release window, although no specific date has been confirmed. The highly anticipated Insomniac Games project has been generating buzz ever since its short teaser reveal, and fans are eager for more information. Reports also suggest that Insomniac is working on a Venom game featuring Eddie Brock as the lead character, alongside Cletus Kasady as Carnage. The Venom title is said to be much earlier in production, suggesting that it may not arrive until 2027 at the earliest.
It has also been revealed that the trailer for Wolverine has already been completed. It is expected to be showcased at Sony’s next State of Play event with a high level of certainty. However, if it does not make an appearance there, the trailer is likely to be released later this year, with The Game Awards in December seen as the most probable alternative. What this means for fans is that a proper look at Insomniac’s darker and more mature take on Wolverine is almost guaranteed in 2025, giving the community something to look forward to long before the actual launch.
Wolverine Trailer Expected Soon
The upcoming reveal is one of the most anticipated in recent PlayStation history. After three successful Spider-Man titles that reinvented superhero gameplay, Insomniac is now turning its attention to Wolverine. While little is known about the story or mechanics, insiders describe it as a standalone game with a darker tone, befitting the character’s violent and gritty reputation.
Marvel’s Wolverine release date is still months or maybe over a year away, but the fact that the trailer is finished indicates development is progressing steadily. Sony is expected to use the trailer reveal as a centerpiece for its next showcase, underscoring the importance of the project in PlayStation’s upcoming lineup. If not, The Game Awards will serve as an equally large stage to reintroduce the game to the public.
Insomniac Expands Marvel Universe
Insomniac Games has established itself as one of Sony’s most reliable studios. Marvel’s Spider-Man (2018), Spider-Man: Miles Morales (2020), and Spider-Man 2 (2023) all received strong critical and commercial reception, with particular praise for their fluid traversal, cinematic storytelling, and faithful character portrayals. The success of these titles has built enormous trust in Insomniac’s ability to handle Marvel properties.
Marvel’s Wolverine release date in 2026 means fans will not have to wait long after Spider-Man 2 to experience another ambitious superhero game. Insomniac is expected to bring the same level of polish and innovation to Wolverine’s brutal combat and storytelling. The darker tone should also allow the studio to explore a different kind of narrative weight, one that sets Wolverine apart from the brighter and more youthful Spider-Man titles.
Venom and Future Projects
There are also new details about the Venom game. Eddie Brock will be the central character, with Carnage confirmed as another major figure. Anti-Venom is also expected to appear, though not in the Peter Parker variation that some fans may be familiar with. Instead, it will be closer to the monstrous version from the comics that Brock eventually uses. While the Venom project is exciting, it appears to be in earlier stages of production, making a 2027 release the most realistic expectation.
In addition, it has been suggested that Miguel O’Hara, better known as Spider-Man 2099, is likely to feature in a future Insomniac title. This strongly hints at Marvel’s Spider-Man 3, which could arrive after Wolverine, continuing Insomniac’s growing Marvel gaming universe.
Looking Ahead
The road ahead is shaping up to be an exciting one for Marvel fans. With Marvel’s Wolverine release date expected in 2026 and Venom potentially following in 2027, Insomniac is building a robust lineup that expands far beyond Spider-Man. The studio has already proven that it can take comic book heroes and translate them into cinematic, story-driven games that resonate with millions of players.
Update: The gameplay trailer has been released. Read more here about the Marvel’s Wolverine Gameplay Trailer.
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