In a marketing move that’s as unexpected as it is strangely mesmerizing, Marvel has released an eight-and-a-half-hour video featuring Hugh Jackman as Wolverine — doing nothing but breathing. Backed by a soft, ambient soundtrack, the video features Jackman in character with no dialogue, action, or storyline — just deep, rhythmic breathing for over eight hours.
Released in honor of National Stress Awareness Month, the video encourages viewers to “breathe deep and feel your adamantium bones melt away,” adding a quirky twist to mindfulness practices. The lengthy visual meditation doubles as an unusual promotional stunt for the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine, now available on Disney+.
While fans might anticipate a surprise cameo or teaser by fast-forwarding to the end, the video only rewards them with a small jump scare by Wolverine — a cheeky payoff for those who endure the full runtime.
This isn’t Marvel’s first foray into ultra-long video content. Earlier this year, they released a five-hour chair-focused video to reveal the cast of Avengers: Doomsday. That video sparked curiosity with mysterious empty chairs, including the absence of Hugh Jackman’s name, leading to speculation about whether he will appear in future MCU films like Avengers: Secret Wars.
Jackman’s portrayal of Wolverine has spanned over two decades, with appearances in six main X-Men films, three solo outings, and his return in Deadpool & Wolverine. His consistency in the role has made him a fan favorite and one of the most iconic superhero castings in cinematic history.
While Jackman’s presence was notably absent in the chair video, many original Fox-era X-Men cast members like Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Kelsey Grammer, and James Marsden are confirmed for Avengers: Doomsday. Still, the omission of actors like Halle Berry, Anna Paquin, and Famke Janssen raises eyebrows about who will — and won’t — be part of Marvel’s multiverse strategy.
For now, fans can revel in the surreal serenity of Wolverine breathing for nearly nine hours — a fusion of superhero fandom and digital zen. Whether it’s a playful piece of performance art or the strangest Marvel promo ever, one thing’s clear: the studio isn’t afraid to get weird.
