"Wolverine" aka "X Men Origins: Wolverine"

In the upcoming "Wolverine" movie, the mutant known as "Wolverine" breaks off into his own spin-off film from the successful "X-Men Movie" franchise.

Hugh Jackman ("X-Men Movie" franchise) returns as Logan/"Wolverine," a mutant with regenerative powers, three sharp claws on each hand and a skeleton all laced with the rare metal known as adamantium. Logan struggles to find the secrets to his past. After learning little information through the help of Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart), Logan takes his search even further by learning the full truth of his origin, while also heading in a bold, new direction.

"Wolverine" - shot in New Zealand - hits movie theaters in 2009. Stay tuned for updates.

STARRING: Hugh Jackman, Dominic Monaghan, Brian Cox
DIRECTOR: Gavin Hood
STUDIO: 20th Century Fox