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Deadpool & WolverineA movie brief.

2024 / superhero / Directed by Shawn Levy

Unlikely heroes unite in a multiverse of mayhem.

What is Deadpool & Wolverine about?

Deadpool works with a reluctant Wolverine to stop the Time Variance Authority. Their mission takes them on a journey through the multiverse.

By Brefly · AI-assisted

Five things to know.

  1. Creative Team

    Shawn Levy directs the film from a screenplay he wrote with Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Zeb Wells.

  2. World

    The film is the 34th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and features a multiverse story.

  3. Pressure

    The creative team had difficulty settling on a story until Hugh Jackman decided to reprise his role as Wolverine.

  4. Craft

    The film features an original score by Rob Simonsen and numerous existing songs, including Madonna's 'Like a Prayer' for key sequences.

  5. Viewing Note

    The film is the first R-rated MCU film, retaining that rating from the prior Deadpool films.

Brefly’s take / Interpretation

A thought to take with you.

Deadpool & Wolverine brings together iconic characters in a fresh, action-packed adventure that explores legacy and characters' endings.

Is it your kind of movie?

Fans of the Deadpool and X-Men films will enjoy this multiverse team-up. Viewers can expect a humorous, action-packed film with a complex storyline.

Sources & scope

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