The first reactions for “Deadpool & Wolverine” are in and are overwhelmingly positive. The enthusiasm for the film comes at a much-needed time for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which experienced rare flops last year with the releases of “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” and “The Marvels.” The latest “Deadpool” film is the only Disney-backed Marvel movie on the release calendar in 2024 and marks the character’s official introduction into the MCU. The sequel is being called “bloody fun” and a “step in the right direction for Marvel” by film press.
“Deadpool & Wolverine” pairs Ryan Reynolds in his third outing as the Merc with the Mouth opposite Hugh Jackman in his long-awaited return as the iconic X-Men character following 2017’s “Logan.” That movie featured the death of the Wolverine character Jackman had been playing since 2000’s “X-Men.” The ongoing multiverse in the MCU allowed Jackman to return playing a different iteration of the mutant. The film’s supporting cast includes Emma Corrin, Matthew Macfadyen, Morena Baccarin and more.
Although Marvel had to deal with box office flops last year, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is already shaping up to be a huge hit for the studio. The sequel, which is the…
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