🎬 Movie Review: Logan 2 (2025)
“Legends never die. But they do bleed.”
Logan 2 (2025) is the kind of sequel fans feared wouldn’t happen — and now that it’s here, it lands like a punch to the heart. Directed by James Mangold, who returns after the critically acclaimed Logan (2017), this sequel is not about resurrecting the past… it’s about reckoning with it. Brutal, tender, and beautifully shot, Logan 2 continues the story of a world that no longer wants mutants — and a young woman trying to forge a path within it.
Set nearly a decade after Logan’s death, the story follows Laura/X-23 (played once again by Dafne Keen), now a hardened teenager navigating a hostile and mutant-free America. When she discovers a black-market cloning operation using Logan’s DNA to create weaponized mutants, she realizes her father’s legacy is being twisted — and must decide whether to destroy it or fight for it. Alongside her is Rafe (played by Barry Keoghan), a damaged ex-mutant with ties to Weapon X.
This isn’t just another superhero film. Like its predecessor, Logan 2 is raw and grounded — more Western than Marvel. Laura isn’t here to quip or pose in a costume; she bleeds, she breaks, and she tries to do what’s right in a world that keeps taking everything from her. The emotional weight hits hard, especially as she begins to question whether she’s destined to become the same kind of weapon Logan spent his life running from.
The action scenes, though fewer, are visceral and impactful. Each slash of Laura’s claws feels earned. Mangold directs with restraint — explosions are rare, but consequences are real. The cinematography by Linus Sandgren brings out the bleak beauty of post-mutant America, from ash-covered forests to neon-drenched underground labs.
Dafne Keen shines, giving Laura a voice and vulnerability that rivals Hugh Jackman’s iconic performance. Her evolution from silent child to reluctant hero is captivating. Supporting performances from Keoghan, and a powerful cameo by Patrick Stewart as a haunting mental echo of Xavier, help tie the emotional arc back to the heart of the Logan legacy.
Final Verdict: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Logan 2 is a rare sequel that respects the past while carving its own path forward. It’s emotionally heavy, thematically rich, and fiercely human. Not just a continuation — it’s a worthy conclusion to Wolverine’s legacy, and the beginning of something new.
