Channing Tatum has provided an update on his health with fans after undergoing surgery to repair a separated shoulder, describing the procedure as a difficult but necessary challenge.
The actor revealed the news on Instagram earlier this week, posting a black and white photo from his hospital bed as he prepared to have surgery.
Wearing a hospital gown and cap, Tatum kept his message simple and typically strong.
“Just another day. Another challenge. This one’s going to be tough. But whatever. Let’s do it,” he wrote.
Support quickly poured in, including from his girlfriend, Australian model Inka Williams, who offered encouragement in the comments, writing: “Big bad wolf, we have disagreements. »
Tatum then gave his followers a clearer picture of what he was dealing with through his Instagram Stories.
In a snap, he shared an X-ray of his upper arm and shoulder, showing two visibly broken bones.
He simply captioned it: “Separated shoulder.” A second post-operative X-ray showed the injury after doctors stabilized it with medical equipment.
“Shoulder screwed on. Yeah,” he wrote next to the snap, pointing out the large screw that now holds the bones together.
Although Tatum did not explain how the injury occurred, the update adds to a growing list of physical setbacks for the actor, known for performing many of his own stunts.
In September he spoke to Variety about getting injured while filming Avengers: Apocalypsescheduled for release in December 2026.
At the time, the outlet noted that he arrived at the interview limping and relied on his stunt double for several demanding scenes.
Reflecting on that earlier injury, Tatum told the publication that filming was still intense, including a major fight sequence with Robert Downey Jr, who plays Doctor Doom.
“We still had a lot of filming,” he said, referring to the physically demanding schedule.
He also spoke candidly about the mental toll of injuries and recovery.
“It’s not about the pain I feel in the moment,” Tatum said. “It’s knowing that I can’t go back. And now I know what the next six months of my life will be like…I hate getting old. In my mind, I’m literally still 30 years old – 26, if I’m honest.”
Despite the severity of his latest surgery, the actor struck an overall optimistic tone, suggesting that the surgery was a success and that he is ready to tackle his recovery head on.
Fans and fellow cast members echoed that optimism in the comments, with messages of encouragement pouring in as Tatum begins what is expected to be a difficult healing period.
