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Deadpool & Wolverine

Marvel Cinematic Universe · Deadpool Collection

2024 128 min R
Critic7.9
Action Comedy Sci-Fi
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Overview

A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life with his days as the morally flexible mercenary Deadpool behind him. But when his homeworld faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit-up again with an even more reluctant Wolverine.
Story 7.2
Acting 8.5
Direction 7.8
Pacing 7.5
Originality 7.0
Emotional Impact 7.8
Overall 7.9

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Comics Desk

7.9 /10

Reynolds & Jackman

The central pairing delivers — opposites with a quarreling dynamic that builds to a genuinely moving character arc for both broken men.

Meta mayhem

Fourth-wall breaks, MCU self-deprecation, and Fox Marvel cameos make this the most Deadpool movie ever — dialed to radioactive levels.

Plot limitations

The story is a lumpy stew of familiar elements — cameos and humor carry the film more than narrative stakes.

Pros

  • Reynolds and Jackman chemistry
  • Fox Marvel legacy cameos
  • Record R-rated opening ($211M)
  • Genuine emotional beats
  • Like a Prayer action sequence

Cons

  • Plot is secondary to cameos
  • Overstuffed with meta jokes
  • Very violent for MCU norms
  • Mixed critical reception on story
Verdict A loud, loving, and surprisingly heartfelt MCU reunion powered by Reynolds and Jackman — fan-service done with genuine emotion.

AI Review

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman reunite for an R-rated MCU event — meta comedy meets multiverse stakes and a tearful Fox Marvel farewell.

A loud, loving, and surprisingly heartfelt MCU reunion powered by Reynolds and Jackman — fan-service done with genuine emotion.

Essential for Marvel and X-Men fans. Watch Deadpool 1–2 first if possible; Logan's ending is not affected.

Awards

Critics' Choice Awards

Best Comedy · Won

Critics' Choice Super Awards

Best Superhero Movie · Won

Critics' Choice Super Awards

Best Actor in a Superhero Movie · Won

Golden Globe Awards

Cinematic and Box Office Achievement · Nominated

Golden Trailer Awards

Best Teaser · Won

Golden Trailer Awards

Best of Show · Won

Advanced Imaging Society

Best 2D to 3D Conversion · Won

Producers Guild of America

Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures · Nominated

Annie Awards

Best Editorial in an Animated Feature · Nominated

Timeline

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Status
Development

Development began at 20th Century Fox in 2016; transferred to Marvel Studios after Disney's 2019 Fox acquisition. Hugh Jackman's return as Wolverine in August 2022 unlocked the final story.

Pre-production

Shawn Levy hired as director March 2022. Emma Corrin and Matthew Macfadyen joined early 2023. TVA elements from Loki integrated into the script.

Principal photography

Filming May 22 – January 24, 2024 at Pinewood Studios, Bovingdon, Norfolk, London, Los Angeles, and Vancouver. Working title: Tidal Wave.

Strike hiatus

Production suspended July 14 – November 23, 2023 due to SAG-AFTRA strike. Disney paid to keep sets intact during the four-month pause.

Post-production

VFX by ILM, Framestore, Wētā FX, and others. Post-production completed June 19, 2024. Title revealed February 2024 as Deadpool & Wolverine.

Critics' Choice Awards

Best Comedy Won

Critics' Choice Super Awards

Best Superhero Movie Won

Critics' Choice Super Awards

Best Actor in a Superhero Movie Won

Golden Globe Awards

Cinematic and Box Office Achievement Nominated

Golden Trailer Awards

Best Teaser Won

Golden Trailer Awards

Best of Show Won

Advanced Imaging Society

Best 2D to 3D Conversion Won

Producers Guild of America

Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures Nominated

Annie Awards

Best Editorial in an Animated Feature Nominated

Production

Development

Development began at 20th Century Fox in 2016; transferred to Marvel Studios after Disney's 2019 Fox acquisition. Hugh Jackman's return as Wolverine in August 2022 unlocked the final story.

Pre-production

Shawn Levy hired as director March 2022. Emma Corrin and Matthew Macfadyen joined early 2023. TVA elements from Loki integrated into the script.

Principal photography

Filming May 22 – January 24, 2024 at Pinewood Studios, Bovingdon, Norfolk, London, Los Angeles, and Vancouver. Working title: Tidal Wave.

Strike hiatus

Production suspended July 14 – November 23, 2023 due to SAG-AFTRA strike. Disney paid to keep sets intact during the four-month pause.

Post-production

VFX by ILM, Framestore, Wētā FX, and others. Post-production completed June 19, 2024. Title revealed February 2024 as Deadpool & Wolverine.

Streaming

Disney+ Apple TV Amazon Prime Video FindEdition

Cast

Ryan Reynolds Wade Wilson / Deadpool / Nicepool
Hugh Jackman Logan / Wolverine
Emma Corrin Cassandra Nova
Matthew Macfadyen Mr. Paradox
Morena Baccarin Vanessa Carlysle
Rob Delaney Peter Wisdom
Leslie Uggams Blind Al
Dafne Keen Laura / X-23
Jennifer Garner Elektra
Wesley Snipes Blade
Chris Evans Johnny Storm / Human Torch
Channing Tatum Remy LeBeau / Gambit
Aaron Stanford John Allerdyce / Pyro
Jon Favreau Happy Hogan

Characters

Wade Wilson / Deadpool / Nicepool Ryan Reynolds
Logan / Wolverine Hugh Jackman
Cassandra Nova Emma Corrin
Mr. Paradox Matthew Macfadyen
Vanessa Carlysle Morena Baccarin
Peter Wisdom Rob Delaney
Blind Al Leslie Uggams
Laura / X-23 Dafne Keen
Elektra Jennifer Garner
Blade Wesley Snipes
Johnny Storm / Human Torch Chris Evans
Remy LeBeau / Gambit Channing Tatum
John Allerdyce / Pyro Aaron Stanford
Happy Hogan Jon Favreau

Crew

Shawn Levy Director
Ryan Reynolds Screenwriter
Rhett Reese Screenwriter
Paul Wernick Screenwriter
Zeb Wells Screenwriter
Shawn Levy Screenwriter
Kevin Feige Producer
Rob Simonsen Composer
George Richmond Cinematographer
Dean Zimmerman Editor

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. LFG — Rob Simonsen
  2. Like a Prayer — Madonna
  3. Bye Bye Bye — *NSYNC
  4. Slash — Stray Kids
  5. The Power of Love — Huey Lewis and the News
  6. Only Love Can Break Your Heart — Neil Young
  7. Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) — Green Day

Trivia

  • First R-rated film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, retaining the rating from the prior Deadpool films after Disney's Fox acquisition.
  • Hugh Jackman wears a comic-accurate yellow-and-blue Wolverine costume for the first time after 24 years playing the character.
  • The Super Bowl LVIII teaser became the most-viewed trailer in 24 hours with 365 million global views, surpassing Spider-Man: No Way Home.
  • Chris Evans's cameo deliberately misleads the audience into thinking Captain America returns before revealing Johnny Storm / Human Torch.
  • Dogpool is played by Peggy, a Pug mixed with a Beagle, discovered by Reynolds on Instagram.
  • Production was suspended for four months during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike; 35 days of filming were completed before the shutdown.
  • The climactic fight set to Madonna's 'Like a Prayer' uses a gospel choir version; Madonna personally approved the sequence.

Quotes

"Let's fucking go!"

"I'm Marvel Jesus."

"You're the worst Wolverine in the multiverse — and I'm the worst Deadpool."

"Welcome to the MCU, prick."

"That is so cool! You're joining the MCU! You're joining the MCU!"

Goofs

  • Robert Downey Jr. declined to reprise Tony Stark for a planned cameo scene after reading the script.
  • Rob McElhenney filmed a TVA agent cameo during a Welcome to Wrexham visit, but the scene was cut from the final release.

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