Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), also known as Deadpool 3, is the 34th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the third installment in the Deadpool series. Directed by Shawn Levy, the film stars Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson (Deadpool) and Hugh Jackman reprising his role as Logan (Wolverine).
🧾 Plot Overview
In Deadpool & Wolverine, Wade Wilson is recruited by the Time Variance Authority (TVA) to help safeguard the multiverse. To accomplish this, he teams up with a variant of Wolverine from another universe to prevent the TVA from destroying his own universe. The film explores themes of multiverse chaos and features numerous references to past X-Men and Deadpool films.
🎭 Cast & Characters
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Ryan Reynolds – Wade Wilson / Deadpool
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Hugh Jackman – Logan / Wolverine
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Emma Corrin – Cassandra Nova (main antagonist)
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Matthew Macfadyen – Paradox (TVA agent)
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Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, Brianna Hildebrand, Stefan Kapičić, Shioli Kutsuna, Randal Reeder, Lewis Tan – Reprising their roles from previous Deadpool films.
🗓️ Release Date & Availability
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Theatrical Release: July 26, 2024
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Streaming: Available on Disney+ since November 12, 2024
💰 Box Office & Reception
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Worldwide Gross: $1.338 billion
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Domestic Opening: $190 million
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Critical Reception: The film holds a 78% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 414 critic reviews, with an audience score of 94% from over 25,000 verified ratings.
🎬 Behind the Scenes
The film's soundtrack features an original score by Rob Simonsen, incorporating existing songs like Madonna's "Like a Prayer" for key sequences. Deadpool & Wolverine is notable for being the first R-rated film in the MCU, maintaining the mature tone established in previous Deadpool films.
📺 Where to Watch
You can stream Deadpool & Wolverine on Disney+ or purchase it on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google Play Movies.
