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Deadpool & Wolverine

Deadpool & Wolverine is a 2024 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics characters Deadpool and Wolverine.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Deadpool & Wolverine is a 2024 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics characters Deadpool and Wolverine. Directed by Shawn Levy, it stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman and is the 34th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The story follows Deadpool as he teams with a reluctant Wolverine to help save his universe from destruction.

Plot

The story follows Wade Wilson after the Time Variance Authority recruits him to help protect the multiverse. He joins forces with a reluctant Wolverine from another universe to stop a threat to his homeworld.

Production

Shawn Levy directed the film and co-wrote the screenplay with Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Zeb Wells. Marvel Studios produced it with Maximum Effort and 21 Laps Entertainment.

Release and reception

The film premiered in New York City on July 22, 2024, and was released in U.S. theatres on July 26, 2024. It was a major commercial success and set records as the highest-grossing R-rated film.

Cast and characters

Ryan Reynolds plays Wade Wilson / Deadpool and Hugh Jackman plays Logan / Wolverine. The supporting cast includes Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Aaron Stanford, and Matthew Macfadyen.

Key facts

  • Deadpool & Wolverine is a 2024 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics characters Deadpool and Wolverine.
  • It is the sequel to Deadpool (2016) and Deadpool 2 (2018).
  • Ryan Reynolds reprises Wade Wilson / Deadpool, and Hugh Jackman returns as Logan / Wolverine.
  • The plot centres on Deadpool teaming with a Wolverine variant to stop the Time Variance Authority from destroying his universe.
  • The film became the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time.
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Canadian context

The film was distributed in Canada by Disney and was released theatrically in the same period as its U.S. rollout, making it widely available to Canadian audiences as part of the MCU franchise.

Frequently asked questions

What is Deadpool & Wolverine?
It is a 2024 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics characters Deadpool and Wolverine.
Who directed Deadpool & Wolverine?
Shawn Levy directed the film.
Who stars in the title roles?
Ryan Reynolds stars as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman stars as Wolverine.
Is it part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Yes. It is the 34th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and part of Phase Five.
When was it released in the United States?
It was released in U.S. theatres on July 26, 2024.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deadpool_&_Wolverine
    Supports: Basic film identification, release dates, director, cast, production companies, MCU placement, sequel status, and box office records.
  2. Marvel Studios — https://www.marvel.com/movies/deadpool-and-wolverine
    Supports: Official synopsis, release date, and franchise positioning.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/deadpool_and_wolverine
    Supports: Synopsis, rating, runtime, genre, and theatrical release date.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6263850/
    Supports: Plot premise and title information.