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And just like that, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is set to witness a further expansion and the addition of two more characters to its beloved list of superheroes, making things more exhilarating and power-packed. This development, marking the 34th instalment in the MCU, comes in the form of director Shawn Levy’s Deadpool and Wolverine and its first official teaser was unveiled during the 2024 Super Bowl on Sunday. The teaser promises that the upcoming movie will be a worthy addition to the franchise, packed with high-octane action sequences and of course, tonnes of R-rated jokes.
The 155-second teaser opens with Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) celebrating his birthday alongside his fiancée Vanessa (Morena Baccarin) and friends. “It’s been a challenging few years, for sure. But I am happy,” Wade’s voiceover is heard, as the promo video cuts to a shot of him standing with his head down and an intense expression. “I am the luckiest man alive,” he says during his birthday speech.
As the teaser unfolds, we witness the arrival of the Time Variance Authority (TVA) to kidnap Wade and integrate him into the MCU. “Pegging isn’t new for me, friendo, but it is for Disney,” he tells them with full confidence before the TVA agents knock him out and takes him to their headquarters.
“Wade, you are special. This is your chance to be a hero among heroes,” the TVA tells him, as we see Wade in Deadpool’s costume for the first time. “Your little cinematic universe is about to change forever. I am the Messiah,” he states, taking the TVA by surprise, before proclaiming, “I am Marvel Jesus!”
“Everyone deserves a happy ending,” the teaser says as Deadpool goes on a hilariously violent/violently hilarious killing spree, waging war against evil.
But no, he’s not alone. Towards the end of the promo video, as Deadpool has been smashed to the ground, emerges a shadowy figure, the man with retractable claws and superhuman abilities, James “Logan” Howlett aka Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), signalling an exciting new chapter for the MCU.
The inclusion of Deadpool and Wolverine in the MCU follows Disney’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox in 2019, which facilitated the return of these characters to Marvel Studios, which had sold the rights of the X-Men films and other related characters to Fox in 1994.
Back when it was released in 2018, Deadpool 2 broke records, opening with $18.6 million at the North American box office. Two years prior, Deadpool experienced similar success, debuting domestically at $132.4 million, a record for an R-rated film, Variety reported.
Also starring Emma Corrin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, and Matthew Macfadyen, Deadpool and Wolverine is scheduled to be released on July 26, 2024, as part of Phase Five of the MCU.
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