Deadpool & Wolverine
Movie, 2024, Phase 5, Set in 2024, The Void
Deadpool & Wolverine is #55 of 69 in release order and #27 of 69 in chronological order in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The story
A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life with his days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. But when his homeworld faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit-up again with an even more reluctant Wolverine.
Deadpool & Wolverine recap
In 2018, Wade Wilson uses Cable's time device to save his girlfriend Vanessa, then tries to join the Avengers and is turned away. Six years later, he has retired as Deadpool and sells cars. At his birthday party, the Time Variance Authority takes him. Mr. Paradox, a TVA agent, offers him a place on the Sacred Timeline but explains that Wade's universe is dying because its anchor being, Logan, died in 2029, and that he plans to speed it up with a machine called the Time Ripper. Wade steals a TemPad and searches the multiverse for a replacement Wolverine, finding a variant Logan whose own world was destroyed. Paradox sends them to the Void, a dumping ground ruled by Cassandra Nova, Charles Xavier's twin, who kills Johnny Storm. Wade and Logan escape with Laura and a resistance of forgotten heroes, and Cassandra uses Paradox's means to reach Wade's world and take the Time Ripper.
Deadpool & Wolverine ending explained
Wade and Logan destroy the Time Ripper together, which kills Cassandra, and survive by sharing the burden. Hunter B-15 arrests Paradox and confirms Wade's universe is safe. Logan stays in Wade's world as its new anchor, and Wade's friends gather, with Logan urging him to reconcile with Vanessa.
Post-credits scenes
During the credits, a montage of behind-the-scenes footage from Fox's Marvel films plays. In the post-credits scene, an unseen clip from the car ride shows that Johnny Storm really did say the crude insults about Cassandra that Deadpool repeated before she killed him.
Where to watch Deadpool & Wolverine
Deadpool & Wolverine is streaming on Disney+ in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 7.5/10, Rotten Tomatoes 77%
Where it fits
- Release order: after X-Men '97, before Agatha All Along.
- Chronological order: after Loki: Season 2, before What If…?.
What to watch before Deadpool & Wolverine
In release order, 37 Marvel Cinematic Universe essentials come before Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), from Iron Man (2008) to The Marvels (2023).
Cast
- Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson / Deadpool / Nicepool
- Hugh Jackman as Logan / Wolverine
- Emma Corrin as Cassandra Nova
- Matthew Macfadyen as Mr. Paradox
- Dafne Keen as Laura / X-23
- Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan
- Morena Baccarin as Vanessa
- Rob Delaney as Peter
- Leslie Uggams as Blind Al
- Jennifer Garner as Elektra
- Wesley Snipes as Blade
- Channing Tatum as Gambit
Directed by Shawn Levy.