Marvel Studios
Marvel Studios screened the first 40ish minutes of Deadpool & Wolverine this week, and the reactions from fans who were in attendance are largely glowing.
The special preview comes about two weeks before the film’s official premiere on July 26, whichis highly anticipated due to it featuring the return of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. Industry tracking indicates that Deadpool & Wolverine is going to make around $165M domestically in its opening week.
While the reaction to the preview footage is widely positive, it should be noted that the fans invited to these screenings are likely ones Marvel could count on for a positive reaction.
Only in 40 Mins he cooked so much
The other 90 Mins is Gon send me in Heaven 😭😭🙏🏻— ᱬ NM ۞ ➃ Ⓐ ⨂ “ (@itsokloll) July 7, 2024
“No joke, I’m struggling to find any negatives,” one Twitter user said in their review. “Despite the Fox merger, this feels like a straight-up continuation from Deadpool 2 story and tone-wise. Nothing has been toned back, all the comedy hit, and the action was beautiful. Saw lots of you had a problem with the color grading in trailers, but on screen it’s so much better and the suits are absolutely gorgeous.”
“Just wow! From the gritty yet groovy opening scene to the nail-biting montage of what’s to come, Marvel Studios’ latest offering overflows with in-your-face humor, action-packed sequences, and eye-popping visuals. While its R-16 rating might be too soft or too strong for some, the dynamic pairing of Deadpool and Wolverine is a special treat for fans and casual viewers alike, offering a fresh and fierce twist amidst the usual superhero flicks,” an eager movie fan posted.
Given that the trailers have largely used footage from a handful of seasons and fans were only shown the first 40 minutes (my journalist screening isn’t until July 22), it’s safe to assume there are a bevy of surprises in store for MCU fans in the film.
Deadpool & Wolverine — the only Marvel Cinematic Universe film releasing in 2024 — also stars Emma Corrin, Owen Wilson, Matthew Macfadyen, Morena Baccarin, Brianna Hildebrand, Rob Delaney, and Jennifer Garner, alongside Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.
Check out the official trailers for Deadpool & Wolverine below.