Deadpool & Wolverine is a superhero film, based on the Marvel Comics characters of the same names. The film is an installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe but is a sequel to Deadpool and Deadpool 2, and is set in both the X-Men films universe and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film was released on July 26, 2024.
Synopsis[]
Marvel Studios presents their most significant mistake to date—"Deadpool & Wolverine." A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life. His days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. When his homeworld faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit-up again with an even more reluctantlier… reluctanter? Reluctantest? He must convince a reluctant Wolverine to— Fuck. Synopses are so fucking stupid.[1]
Plot[]
In 2018, after using the Time Slider to resurrect Vanessa Carlysle and members of the X-Force such as Peter Wisdom and Shatterstar, Wade Wilson uses it to jump across the Multiverse and into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, after his attempts to join the Avengers results in failure, he uses the Time Slider to return to his universe. Six years later in 2024, Wade has retired as Deadpool and is no longer in a relationship with Vanessa. He works at an automotive dealership alongside Peter, who encourages him to suit up as Deadpool, although Wade refuses.
During a birthday party celebration at this house, where Vanessa, Peter, Shatterstar, Colossus, Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Blind Al, Dopinder, Buck and Yukio are attending, Vanessa informs Wade that she has started seeing someone else. Just then, Wade answers a knock on his door and is kidnapped by the Time Variance Authority (TVA), the time cop organization who oversees the entire Multiverse. The TVA informs Deadpool that his universe, dubbed Earth-10005, is slowly dying due to its anchor being (Wolverine) having passed away in 2029, and that they intend to use a device to speed up the destruction of his timeline. Wade suits up as Deadpool once again and rebels against leaving his friends to die, fighting against the TVA who banish him to another dimension known as the Void. There, he meets alternate versions of other mutants such as Callisto, Psylocke, Juggernaut and Quill and discovers that other people from his universe, such as Pyro and Sabretooth have been sent here as well.
Deadpool teams up with an alternate universe Wolverine to join a band of resistance fighters, one of whom includes X-23, to fight against Cassandra Nova, the twin sister of an alternate Charles Xavier. Deadpool, Wolverine, and Cassandra Nova make their way into Earth-10005 in the year 2024, just shortly after Deadpool had been abducted, where Deadpool and Wolverine manage to kill Cassandra Nova. Peter, who dons Deadpool's old suit to become Peterpool, arranges for Deadpool's safety from the TVA as it is revealed that the agents who kidnapped Wade and attempted to destroy his universe were a rogue faction. The TVA allows for the alternate Wolverine and X-23 to live in Earth-10005 in 2024, despite the fact that the prime Wolverine and the younger version of Laura also exist somewhere else in the same timeline, as prime Logan would not die for another five years. While having a get-together at his apartment, Wade reconciles with Vanessa, who appears open to rekindling their relationship.
Returning Cast[]
The Cast section only lists returning characters from the X-Men universe. For the full cast listing, please see the MCU Wiki page for Deadpool & Wolverine.
- Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson/Deadpool
- Karan Soni as Dopinder
- Leslie Uggams as Althea/Blind Al
- Morena Baccarin as Vanessa Carlysle
- Stefan Kapičić as Piotr Rasputin/Colossus
- Rob Delaney as Peter Wisdom
- Brianna Hildebrand as Eloise Phimister/Negasonic Teenage Warhead
- Shioli Kutsuna as Yukio
- Lewis Tan as Rusty/Shatterstar
- Aaron Stanford as John Allerdyce/Pyro
- Randal Reeder as Buck
- Tyler Mane as Victor Creed/Sabretooth
- Dafne Keen as Laura/X-23
Production[]
As a part of 20th Century Fox's X-Men film series, the Deadpool film series began with the release of Deadpool on February 12, 2016. A sequel, Deadpool 2, was released on May 18, 2018.
On December 14, 2017, The Walt Disney Company announced plans to acquire 21st Century Fox. The acquisition would provide Disney with the opportunity to reunite the X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Deadpool with the Marvel family under one roof.[2] That same day, Bob Iger revealed that Deadpool would be a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe after the acquisition was complete[3] and that future Deadpool films could be rated R.[4]
On March 20, 2019, The Walt Disney Company’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox became effective.[5] As a result, all X-Men related films that were in development, including Fox's version of Deadpool 3, were put "on hold"[6] and eventually cancelled.[7]
On October 14, 2019, in an interview with Den of Geek, Paul Wernick said that he and Rhett Reese were waiting for approval from Marvel Studios to begin production on the film. They also said that the film would now be able to play in the Marvel Cinematic Universe sandbox.[8]
On December 27, 2019, Ryan Reynolds revealed that a third Deadpool film was in development at Marvel Studios.[9]
On November 20, 2020, Deadline reported that Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin had been tapped to pen the film's script and that the film was expected to be rated R.[10]
On January 11, 2021, Kevin Feige confirmed that the film would be a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and that it would be rated R.[11]
On March 11, 2022, The Hollywood Reporter reported that Shawn Levy would be directing the film and that Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick were now writing the film's script.[12] The following week, in an interview with Forbes, Ryan Reynolds revealed that his production company Maximum Effort, would be a part of the film's producing team.[13]
On September 27, 2022, Ryan Reynolds announced that Hugh Jackman would be reprising his role as a Wolverine. It was also announced that the film would be released on September 6, 2024.[14] The following month, it was announced that the film had been pushed back from its initial release date to November 8, 2024.[15]
On March 29, 2023, Deadline reported that Karan Soni and Leslie Uggams would be reprising their roles as Dopinder and Althea/Blind Al, respectively, from the previous Deadpool films in the film.[16]
On April 12, 2023, Deadline reported that Morena Baccarin and Stefan Kapičić would be reprising their roles as Vanessa Carlysle and Piotr Rasputin/Colossus, respectively, from the previous Deadpool films in the film.[17]
On May 1, 2023, Deadline reported that Rob Delaney would be reprising his role as Peter W. from Deadpool 2 in the film.[18]
On May 15, 2023, it was reported that the working title of the film was "Tidal Wave".[19]
On May 18, 2023, Deadline reported that Brianna Hildebrand would be reprising her role as Eloise Phimister/Negasonic Teenage Warhead from the previous Deadpool films in the film and that Shioli Kutsuna would be reprising her role as Yukio from Deadpool 2 in the film.[20]
On May 22, 2023, it was reported that the film had begun production in London.[21][22]
On June 13, 2023, it was announced that the film had been pushed up from its November 8, 2024 release date to May 3, 2024.[23]
On July 14, 2023, Variety reported that the production of the film had been shut down due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike and that the film would resume production after the strike was resolved.[24]
On October 19, 2023, Deadline reported that the film would not be released on May 3, 2024.[25]
On November 10, 2023, it was announced that the film had been pushed back from its May 3, 2024 release date to July 26, 2024.[26]
On January 24, 2024, Ryan Reynolds announced that the film had wrapped production[27] and Shawn Levy revealed that the post-production of the film would begin the next day.[28]
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Trivia[]
- Deadpool & Wolverine is the first Marvel Cinematic Universe film to serve as a sequel to a non-MCU film based on Marvel Comics characters, as Deadpool and Deadpool 2 are part of the X-Men film series produced by 20th Century Fox.
- Multiple titles were considered for the film, originally named Deadpool 3, during shooting including Deadpool vs. Wolverine, Deadpool & Wolverine (which ended up being the film's title) and Deadpool 3 with Wolvie.[29]
- Hugh Jackman said "Fuck Yeah!" when he tried the iconic Wolverine Suit for the first time.[30]
- Vinnie Jones, who played Cain Marko/Juggernaut in X-Men: The Last Stand, rejected an offer to reprise the role in Deadpool & Wolverine over complaints regarding the suit and the lack of budget for it from Marvel Studios.[31]
- Karan Soni revealed that the original story for Deadpool & Wolverine back when it was being developed as Deadpool 3 at 20th Century Fox similarly brought back Wolverine but involved Deadpool traveling to the North Pole to save Christmas.[32]
- Famke Janssen, who played Jean Grey/Dark Phoenix in the X-Men film series, has declined to be in the film after being asked about whether she will reprise her role or not in the film several times beforehand.[33]
- Ryan Reynolds' original pitch for Deadpool & Wolverine was rejected by Kevin Feige as he wasn't sure how to incorporate Deadpool in the MCU. Reynolds pitched at least 25 different versions of Deadpool & Wolverine.[34]
References[]
- ↑ DEADPOOL WOLVERINE Synopsis REV 5-16-24.pdf
- ↑ The Walt Disney Company To Acquire Twenty-First Century Fox, Inc., After Spinoff Of Certain Businesses, For $52.4 Billion In Stock
- ↑ Disney-Fox Deal: Bob Iger Discusses Digital Future, James Murdoch, Hulu and $2B Cost Savings
- ↑ ‘Deadpool’ Can Stay R-Rated at Disney, Says Bob Iger
- ↑ Disney’s Acquisition of 21st Century Fox Will Bring an Unprecedented Collection of Content and Talent to Consumers Around the World
- ↑ Lauren Shuler Donner Confirms Fox Marvel Movies on Hold; Wants ‘X-Men’ Franchise to “Evolve”
- ↑ New ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Footage Hits CinemaCon
- ↑ Deadpool 3 Waiting on Marvel Studios Green Light
- ↑ Ryan Reynolds Says ‘Deadpool 3’ Is in the Works at Marvel
- ↑ Marvel Studios And Ryan Reynolds Tap The Molyneux Sisters To Pen The Sequel
- ↑ Kevin Feige Confirms ‘Deadpool 3’ Is an MCU Movie; Teases R-Rating and When It’s Filming
- ↑ 'Deadpool 3': Shawn Levy to Direct Ryan Reynolds in Marvel Movie (Exclusive)
- ↑ Ryan Reynolds On How MNTN And Maximum Effort Are Changing The Advertising World As We Know It
- ↑ Ryan Reynolds on Twitter - September 27, 2022
- ↑ Marvel Studios Updates Theatrical Release Schedule
- ↑ Karan Soni And Leslie Uggams Returning For Next ‘Deadpool’ Installment
- ↑ Morena Baccarin And Stefan Kapicic To Return For ‘Deadpool 3’ As Vanessa And Colossus
- ↑ ‘Deadpool 3’: Rob Delaney To Return As Human X-Force Member Peter
- ↑ First Report: ‘Deadpool 3’ Working Title Hints at Film’s Story
- ↑ ‘Deadpool 3’: Brianna Hildebrand & Shioli Kutsuna Set To Return For Marvel Threequel
- ↑ Deadpool 3 Officially Starts Filming
- ↑ Marvel Delays ‘Thunderbolts’ Filming Amid Writers Strike
- ↑ Marvel Studios Announces Updates to Theatrical Release Schedule
- ↑ ‘Deadpool 3’ Stops Production Due to SAG-AFTRA Strike
- ↑ ‘Deadpool 3’: Merc With A Mouth Moving Off May Release Date As Actors Strike Shakes Up 2024 Theatrical Schedule – The Dish
- ↑ Marvel Studios Updates Theatrical Release Schedule
- ↑ Ryan Reynolds on Twitter - January 24, 2024
- ↑ Shawn Levy on Twitter - January 24, 2024
- ↑ Taylor Swift, Star Wars, Stranger Things, and Deadpool Have One Man in Common
- ↑ "F*** YEAH!" Deadpool & Wolverine Director Reveals Hugh Jackman's Reaction to Blue and Yellow Wolverine Suit
- ↑ Vinnie Jones on turning down Deadpool & Wolverine, reuniting with Guy Ritchie and X-Men 'shambles'
- ↑ Deadpool 3's Story Before Disney Bought Fox Revealed
- ↑ Exclusive: X-Men Star Famke Janssen Says She Isn’t Returning For ‘Deadpool 3’
- ↑ Kevin Feige Passed On Ryan Reynolds’ First Deadpool 3 Pitch: ‘I Wasn’t Sure How To Incorporate Him’
External Links[]
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