Plot Summary of Deadpool & Wolverine
(Expected release: July 26, 2024)
Note: As of now, only promotional materials and trailers have been released. The following is based on officially released information and educated speculation.
Deadpool & Wolverine is the highly anticipated third installment in the Deadpool film series and the first to be integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Directed by Shawn Levy, the film stars Ryan Reynolds reprising his role as the irreverent, foul-mouthed anti-hero Wade Wilson / Deadpool, and Hugh Jackman returning as the iconic Logan / Wolverine after previously retiring the role in Logan (2017).
Premise (Based on Available Information)
The film is expected to follow Deadpool as he becomes entangled with the Time Variance Authority (TVA)—a mysterious organization introduced in the Loki series that monitors timelines and multiversal anomalies. After creating chaos with time and reality in Deadpool 2‘s post-credits scene (where he uses Cable’s time travel device to “fix” various events), Deadpool is likely being held accountable by the TVA.
Somehow, this leads him into crossing paths with Wolverine, who is pulled into Deadpool’s multiversal mess—possibly from an alternate timeline or a version of the character prior to his death in Logan. Unlike the reluctant partnership of most buddy comedies, Deadpool and Wolverine share a volatile dynamic: Deadpool idolizes and annoys Wolverine, while Wolverine just wants to be left alone—but is pulled into the fight nonetheless.
The film is said to include brutal action sequences, self-aware humor, and the classic contrast between Deadpool’s wisecracking chaos and Wolverine’s gruff, no-nonsense approach. It also promises deeper emotional moments, especially since both characters are defined by pain, loss, and redemption.
Tone and Style
Like its predecessors, Deadpool & Wolverine will be R-rated, preserving the franchise’s trademark blend of violence, vulgarity, and fourth-wall-breaking humor. The film is also expected to heavily lean into meta-commentary on superhero films, Disney’s acquisition of Fox, and the MCU’s multiverse saga.
Final Thoughts
Deadpool & Wolverine is shaping up to be a chaotic, heartfelt, and hilariously violent buddy movie that fans of both characters have been waiting years to see. It brings together two of Marvel’s most beloved anti-heroes in a story that could have major implications for the future of the MCU’s multiverse. Fans can expect action, laughs, and plenty of surprises when the film releases in July 2024.
