July 11, 2024. Manila, Philippines – What happens when someone with razor-sharp smarts and penchant for chaos meets a no-nonsense loner who lets his claws do the talking? It’s a wild, witty, and action-packed adventure that’s sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. This is what the unlikely pairing of two of the most iconic and beloved superheroes will bring in the upcoming Marvel film, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine.’
Showing in cinemas on July 24, the third installment of the Deadpool franchise brings together Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, under the direction of Shawn Levy. Set six years after the fiery events of Deadpool 2 (2018), Wade Wilson has traded his mercenary antics for a quiet, mundane life. But his peaceful days come to an abrupt end when the Time Variance Authority (TVA) – the all-powerful bureaucratic organization that exists outside of time and space – calls him back into action. Facing an existential threat to his home universe, Wilson must now work with the even more reluctant Wolverine. Together, they embark on a high-stakes mission that will forever alter the course of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
But before you witness Deadpool and Wolverine deliver the ultimate cinematic team-up throwdown, you might want to have a go at these movies and series that connect the dots and set the stage for this Marvel blockbuster. Is it absolutely necessary to watch (or rewatch!) them in order to appreciate Deadpool & Wolverine? No, not really. But will keeping yourself brushed up help you prepare for what’s to come? Oh, heck yeah!
Also, if you haven’t seen any of these titles, be warned: there will be MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. Otherwise, you may go and enjoy this brief refresher if you feel you need one.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009)
The film unfolded Wolverine’s backstory, exploring his early life, the bond with his brother Victor Creed (Sabretooth), and his participation in the Weapon X program. Wade was also a standout member of Colonel Stryker’s elite Team X. After Logan’s daring escape from the program, Wade became the target of the ruthless Sabretooth, under Stryker’s command. In a shocking twist, Stryker combined the Weapon X serum with Logan’s potent DNA, transforming Wade into the ultimate weapon: Weapon XI a.k.a. Deadpool.
Deadpool & Wolverine is building on its shared history from X-Men Origins: Wolverine. How will the new movie leverage the complicated past and dynamics of these two formidable characters together for a high-stakes mission and epic Marvel adventure?
Deadpool (2016) and Deadpool 2 (2018)
Wade Wilson became Deadpool in the first movie after a rogue experiment gave him accelerated healing powers but left him disfigured, which led him to embark on a quest for vengeance against those who wronged him. This film introduced Deadpool’s unique humor and anti-hero persona, making way for his chaotic style.
The sequel showed Deadpool forming the X-Force to protect a young mutant from a time-traveling soldier, Cable. After a series of explosive battles and personal losses, Wade got his hands on Cable’s time-traveling device. He used it to alter key events, including saving his fiancée Vanessa and preventing his past self from becoming the botched Weapon XI in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, granting himself a fresh start.
Summoned anew by the TVA for a fresh mission, how will Deadpool’s wild antics sit with his new partner?
Loki Season 1 (2021) and Loki Season 2 (2023)
At the beginning of the series, Loki was captured by the TVA for disrupting the timeline. He uncovered secrets about the organization, discovered multiple versions of himself, and ultimately faced a multiverse-shattering event. This series introduced the concept of multiverses and the TVA’s role in maintaining the timeline.
In the succeeding season, Loki continued his quest to understand the multiverse and the TVA. He faced new threats, navigated complex timelines, and dealt with the consequences of the multiverse’s instability.
As a new challenge, Deadpool and Wolverine must further explore the multiverses and its complexities to save the MCU.
With Deadpool & Wolverine arriving in theaters on July 24, make sure to dive into their worlds through these movies and series, only on Disney+! Bring your friends to the cinemas for an elevated movie experience, brought by the most unexpected Marvel team-up of the year. LFG!
