Deadpool/Wolverine : Promotion & Publicity

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What Deadpool character creator Rob Liefield said about the recent CinemaCon --

robliefeld
@robertliefeld


As you can imagine, the reaction for Deadpool & Wolverine was thru the roof, as I navigated the floor of Caesar’s Palace the rest of the day, exhibitors repeatedly told me how excited they were and how they expect it to do so well.

Shawn Levy, Ryan, Hugh and the entire team have created a film that will unite fandom. The movie is pure dynamite and it will most certainly explode with excitement at the box office . It’s the right movie at the right time and I can’t imagine anyone not enjoying it. Shawn shot the hell out of this film, from everything I’ve seen, up close and personal to this CinemaCon footage, he has elevated his already accomplished skills.

Visiting the showroom floor I was fortunate to see over a dozen of what I will call “concession items” customized buckets, cups, straw toppers, the cinema’s are going to be like toy stores chock full of amazing collectibles that even casual consumers will pursue.

We gotta support movie theaters and this will help keep their doors open and their lights on in a big way. You laughed until your sides hurt in a movie theater, you cried your eyes out in a movie theater, you lost your mind over a sweeping panoramic scene in a movie theater. Anything that continues to keep them open and viable is of tremendous benefit.

Gonna be a fun summer

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ali 🎬
@starringlice
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Hugh Jackman has been trending for 24 hours already, I love seeing that 🫶🏼 #HughJackman #DeadpoolandWolverine

Yup - social media is still on the trailer, past 24 hours since its release. And Hugh Jackman is the main conversation subject ( including his sleeves/shoulder pads/CGI arms - lol)

Whoever thought that Hugh's shoulders/biceps are CGIs -- must be delusional

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The music in the trailer, in case you are trying to place it is " LIKE A PRAYER" by Madonna.

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From Wolverine creator's wife Christine Valada --

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ronnie cassol
@cassol_ronnie
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#HughJackman as #logan Will Forever be the greatest super Hero casting ever #DeadpoolAndWolverine
@wolversteve
@superheromt
@aquaman88
@gr



Christine Valada is defending Len Wein’s legacy
@mcvalada
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No argument from me, and my late husband would certainly agree.
@realhughjackman
has been perfect in every way, and manages to play Wolverine short.

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Nishant Thelakkat🔜GDC
@nishanttart
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“LFG”

#TinyTuesdaySketch

I saw the trailer for #Deadpool #Wolverine yesterday and I had to draw this! It’s been a while since I have been this pumped for a Marvel movie! Seeing
@vancityreynolds
and
@hughjackman_89
on screen as these guys again is going to be awesome!!

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This is Grace Randolph's reaction and of the real-deal fans of the XMen --

this gives you a true feel of how good the trailer is and how the exhuberant expectations for the movie are well-founded!

No fuss about unimportant things... spoken by many from the perspective of true XMen and superhero movie fans!

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Lol - because of some disbelieving that those biceps and shoulders are real --

there is a lot of visiting Hugh's Instagram account to prove that they are real and well-earned!

www.instagram.com/thehughjackman/

But as someone said -- it is really just jealousy that a 55-year old man can still be a perfect manly specimen





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robliefeld
@robertliefeld
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My favorite shot of the trailer, right here.

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Great piece of acting --

could convey anything!

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Iván Estrada
@estradamyers
Increíble que todos estén hablando de que si son o no falsos los biceps de Hugh Jackman como Wolverine, cuando se debería estar hablando que son 24 años llevando el papel de gran manera.

Verlo de nuevo en la gran pantalla fue como ver a los dioses regresar al olimpo

#Wolverine
Translated from Spanish by Google:

Incredible that everyone is talking about whether or not Hugh Jackman's biceps as Wolverine are fake, when they should be talking about 24 years of playing the role in a great way.

Seeing it again on the big screen was like seeing the gods return to Olympus

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Thoughtful and incisive questions on the implications indicated in the trailer --

From film blog HITPLAY --

hitplay

Deadpool & Wolverine: Trailer Breakdown and Theories
As the MCU continues to evolve, the character of Wolverine, portrayed by Hugh Jackman in the upcoming “Deadpool & Wolverine,” seems poised to take a pivotal role similar to Tom Hiddleston’s Loki. The trailers have sparked intense speculation and anticipation, leaving fans eager to unravel the mystery of Wolverine’s character in this narrative.


Unpacking the Trailer’s Clues
The trailers for “Deadpool & Wolverine” leave us with more questions than answers, particularly about which version of Wolverine we’re seeing. The plot remains veiled in secrecy, only intensifying curiosity with the full trailer’s glimpse of Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine. This Wolverine, however, doesn’t seem familiar. Could this be a Logan we haven’t encountered before? The trailers suggest as much, blending familiar traits with new twists that suggest a complex reimagining of the character.


Which Wolverine Are We Seeing?
Deciphering Wolverine’s timeline within the X-Men universe has always been a challenge due to its intricate and sometimes contradictory nature. There are primarily two timelines established by Fox’s X-Men series: the original timeline, spanning up to 2014’s “X-Men: Days of Future Past” (DoFP), and the altered timeline it creates, leading to movies like “X-Men: Apocalypse” and “Dark Phoenix,” and culminating in the grim “Logan.”

From the trailers, this Wolverine appears to be from a time post-DoFP but pre-“Logan.” Key scenes show him mourning at gravestones, possibly after Professor Xavier’s tragic psychic attack that killed many of his students. This suggests we might see events that “Logan” only hinted at. Furthermore, Wolverine’s difficulty with his claws, humorously likened to “Whiskey d*** of the claws” by Deadpool, echoes his deteriorating condition in “Logan,” yet he’s not quite as diminished here.

The speculation doesn’t stop at known timelines. There’s chatter about this Wolverine being from an entirely new timeline. After “X-Men: The Last Stand,” Logan’s history shows him leaving the team, only to be drawn back for a crucial mission in “The Wolverine,” where he helps avert a dystopian future. But what if in this new narrative, Wolverine never rejoined the team? This alternate path could lead to a Wolverine haunted by failure and guilt, adding layers to his character not previously explored.




Adapting Old Man Logan
This film also seems to draw inspiration from the “Old Man Logan” comics, where Wolverine is duped by Mysterio into tragically killing the X-Men. The presence of Cassandra Nova living inside Giant Man’s carcass and the setting of The Void might serve as analogues for the post-apocalyptic desert of the comics, adding depth to Wolverine’s struggles with control and manipulation, seen vividly as Nova takes over his mind in the trailer.




Is Wolverine the MCU’s New Loki?
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Like Loki, Wolverine in this narrative is shaped by his past and the choices he faces in a multiverse context. The initial trailers show Wade Wilson (Deadpool) and the Time Variance Authority (TVA) pulling Wolverine into a larger battle, hinting at a role that involves time-travel and possibly correcting or confronting various timelines. This complexity could position Wolverine as a central, transformative figure in the MCU, akin to Loki’s evolution across his series.

The trailers set the stage for a Wolverine who is both familiar and new, straddling past lore and new possibilities in the MCU. Fans are left to ponder: Will this version of Wolverine reconcile with his past, or forge a new path entirely? As with Loki, the journey promises to redefine the character in significant ways.




Wade and Logan: An Unlikely Duo in a Multiverse Saga
In “Deadpool & Wolverine,” Wade Wilson, known for his less-than-heroic persona, is set against monumental stakes. Previously motivated by personal vendettas or the desire to save loved ones, Deadpool’s leap into multiversal chaos represents a significant shift. He hopes that partnering with Wolverine will provide a “crash course” in heroism. However, Wolverine, emerging from his own desolation and heartbreak, may not be the mentor Wade expects.

Wolverine’s Journey with the TVA: Echoes of Loki’s Transformation
The narrative arc involving Wolverine’s induction into the Time Variance Authority (TVA) closely mirrors that of Loki in the MCU’s “Loki” series. Both characters are introduced to the TVA in pivotal ways that challenge their historical roles and personal trajectories. Loki, upon his capture, undergoes a profound transformation after witnessing the future’s highs and lows, which ultimately leads to a significant self-sacrifice.

For Wolverine, the potential for a similar transformation is teased. Depending on his backstory—whether it’s the battle-hardened Logan from the eponymous film, the hero who missed his chance to rewrite history post-“Days of Future Past,” or the haunted survivor from “Old Man Logan”—the TVA might offer him visions of what could have been or what still might be. These revelations could serve to motivate Wolverine to transcend his current despair and reclaim his heroic mantle, paralleling Loki’s evolution.

A Multiversal Quest for the Ideal Wolverine
As Deadpool navigates the multiverse, we are teased with various incarnations of Wolverine, each bringing a different element to the narrative. This search culminates in the selection of a world-weary Logan, providing a fresh take on the character that might also include alternate actors or versions, like an older X-23.




The Void and Cassandra Nova’s Role
The action of “Deadpool & Wolverine” largely unfolds in The Void, a desolate expanse where the remnants of obliterated timelines are discarded. Here, Wolverine and Deadpool engage in dynamic, Mad Max-style combat, signaling the intense physical and existential battles ahead. Cassandra Nova, portrayed as the mastermind struggling against her doomed fate, embodies the threat from these forgotten timelines. Her efforts to survive against the MCU’s new multiversal order place her in direct conflict with our protagonists.

The Larger Battle and Its Implications
The confrontation with Cassandra Nova isn’t just about stopping a villain—it’s about the existential implications of the multiverse’s management post-“Loki.” With the TVA’s shift from maintaining a singular sacred timeline to allowing multiple realities to coexist, each decision to prune a timeline carries significant weight. For Deadpool, this mission is about protecting his reality and those he cares about. For Wolverine, it offers a chance at redemption and perhaps a way to make peace with his tumultuous past.

This battle against Cassandra Nova sets the stage not only for a riveting conflict within “Deadpool & Wolverine” but also positions both characters to play crucial roles in future MCU events, possibly even in “Avengers: Secret Wars.” The themes of redemption, identity, and legacy are woven throughout, offering a deeper exploration of what it means to be a hero in a universe where every action can alter the course of multiple realities.

I think the reference to Old Man Logan does not refer to the film LOGAN, but to the comic book story, from which the actual film departed quite a bit.

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More thoughtful speculation --

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From Wikipedia re OLD MAN LOGAN --

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Elements of Old Man Logan are incorporated into the X-Men film series' incarnation of Logan (portrayed by Hugh Jackman).

In The Wolverine, Logan has refrained from unsheathing his claws at the start of the film and is wracked with both guilt and depression after he was forced to kill Jean Grey to stop the Phoenix Force years prior during the events of X-Men: The Last Stand. While in Japan, he becomes embroiled in a plot by Ichirō Yashida to steal his healing factor after the latter tasks Viper with secretly injecting Logan with a weaponized parasite to degrade his healing.


In Logan, which features an original premise and is set in a separate timeline compared to the original comics story,[36] an aged Logan fights to protect Charles Xavier, later Laura, despite his failing powers before he is killed in combat by a clone of himself called X-24 while protecting Laura and a group of mutant children.


In the film Deadpool & Wolverine, a variant of Logan is recruited for aid by Deadpool - not wholly unlike Hawkeye in the original comic. This Logan is said by the Time Variance Authority to have failed his world, and has seemingly lost all his allies. Additionally, dystopian setting is represented by The Void, with Cassandra Nova’s base of operations being the helmeted skeleton of Giant Man - known as Pym Falls within the comic series.

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From SCREENRANT --

Everything The New Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer Reveals About The Movie


After a lot of theories on how Jackman would be factored into Deadpool & Wolverine, the trailer appears to confirm that this is a variant that the MCU will be following, allowing the version who died in the Logan movie to remain gone. This version of Wolverine seemingly failed his X-Men universe, as Paradox states that Logan "let down his entire world." The Deadpool & Wolverine trailer also shows Logan in front of what appears to be tombstones, which may belong to his fallen X-Men allies.

Whether or not Emma Corrin is playing the Marvel villain Cassandra Nova, their character definitely seems to have issues with this Wolverine variant. However, from the character's action scenes with Logan and the powers that are shown off in the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer, as well as how the character looks visually, the sneak preview makes a good case for Corrin's Marvel role being none other than Charles Xavier's twin sister. It wouldn't be shocking if Corrin's villain is perhaps from the same world as the new Wolverine variant, hence their conflict.

One of the biggest takeaways from the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer is Wade and Logan jumping into a portal as this world - possibly the X-Men movie universe - is completely destroyed, with dark clouds swarming in, which may be the final nail in the coffin for Fox's Marvel franchise. However, it's interesting that the portal that they go through is the same one that Doctor Strange is able to cast, raising questions as to whether the Sorcerer Supreme is involved or another magic user or means of travel entirely. With only three months left to go before Deadpool & Wolverine releases in theaters, time will tell what other surprises the movie has in store for the MCU audience.




What Marvel Fans Are Saying About The Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer

Deadpool and Wolverine jumping into a portal in Deadpool & Wolverine's official trailer
It didn't take long for the online community of MCU fans to react to the latest Deadpool & Wolverine trailer, as the Phase 5 installment is already trending on X (formerly known as Twitter). Check out several fan reactions below as the MCU crowd reacts to the new Deadpool & Wolverine trailer.

What else is there to say other than this looks amazing, and it is a gift to have Hugh Jackman back. #DeadpoolAndWolverine t.co/TF8PbeUJan — Tim Geraci (@timg311) April 22, 2024
@timg311 called it a "gift to have Hugh Jackman back" as Wolverine, while also stressing that the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer is so good, "what else is there to say?"

perfect trailer 10/10, great banter between the two and enough teasing (particularly with this portal) which gets us hyped but not giving away much at all #DeadpoolAndWolverine pic.twitter.com/JwPegsKv9o — kaeden (@wandasitcoms) April 22, 2024
@wandasitcoms rated the new Deadpool & Wolverine trailer a full "10/10," praising the footage for doing "enough teasing (particularly with this portal) which gets us hyped, but not giving away much at all."

Can’t believe Hugh Jackman is back as Wolverine and in a comic accurate suit after all YEARS i feel like a child on Christmas 🥹 #DeadpoolAndWolverine pic.twitter.com/yVQHFN70hk — sabrina 🦇 (@nightwaynes) April 22, 2024
@nightwaynes was excited to see Jackman "back as Wolverine and in a comic accurate suit" after having waited several years to see it happen in live-action.

• This portal made me SKY LEVEL HYPE for this movie!#DeadpoolAndWolverine pic.twitter.com/fPNxVM0qz9 — Abhimanyu (@abhimanyu_Offl) April 22, 2024
@abhimanyu_Offl was one of many MCU fans who got excited to see the shot of Deadpool and Wolverine jumping through the portal, stating that it "made me SKY LEVEL HYPE for this movie!"

#DeadpoolandWolverine THE MONEY SHOT! MARK MY WORDS, THIS FILM IS CROSSING A BILLION CHIMICHANGAS BEFORE SUMMER ENDS. THEY LOOK SO DAMN GOOD! pic.twitter.com/JM1lbpuwO9 — Jordan Jones (@jordnjnes) April 22, 2024
@jordnjnes celebrated "THE MONEY SHOT" of seeing Deadpool and Wolverine walking through an exploding town, while predicting that the movie will cross the billiong-dollar mark at the box office this summer.

Wolverine's claws vs Cassandra Nova's cunning in 'DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE'—it's like watching a knife fight with a shape-shifter! #DeadpoolAndWolverine Cassandra Nova | Lady Deathstrike pic.twitter.com/T8QU86nxzP — Satan (@scentofawoman10) April 22, 2024
@scentofawoman10 was excited about seeing "Wolverine's claws vs Cassandra Nova's cunning," feeling it's like "watching a knife fight with a shape-shifter!"

The only lesson DC needs to take from Marvel is how to satisfy their fan base. The hype is just insane for #DeadpoolAndWolverine 👏🔥 pic.twitter.com/3iYR3zrRhI — Geralt (@itssan17) April 22, 2024
@itssan17 added that the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer delivered such great results that "the only lesson DC needs to take from Marvel is how to satisfy their fan base."

The Giant Ant man skull… is this a timeline where Logan got manipulated and killed all the heroes?? That’s why they said this Wolverine failed?? #DeadpoolAndWolverine pic.twitter.com/c8RbM96Oa0 — Jonnn 💘 (@softboythingz) April 22, 2024
@softboythingz praised the shot in the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer where Giant Ant-Man's skull can be seen, predicting that it's a "timeline where Logan got manipulated and killed all the heroes," perhaps being the reason why Wolverine "failed" his world.



It seems there's plenty of excitement for the release of the movie, and hopefully, Marvel Studios' first venture with Ryan Reynolds will be able to satisfy all the hype the trailer has created. Audiences will know if it does when Deadpool & Wolverine releases in July.

Deadpool 3 Poster Showing Two Halves of a Heart Necklace with Wolverine and Deadpool
Deadpool & Wolverine

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A sequel to the highly successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 starring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth. The third film will be the first film in the franchise to be developed under the Marvel Studios banner following Disney's acquisition of 20th Century Fox. Ryan Reynolds is returning to play the character, alongside Hugh Jackman, reprising his Wolverine role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe for the first time.

Director
Shawn Levy
Release Date
July 26, 2024
Studio(s)
Marvel , Maximum Effort
Distributor(s)
Disney
Writers
Rhett Reese , Paul Wernick
Cast
Ryan Reynolds , Hugh Jackman , Morena Baccarin , Brianna Hildebrand , Jennifer Garner
Franchise(s)
Deadpool , Marvel Cinematic Universe
prequel(s)
Deadpool , Deadpool 2
Source: Marvel Studios

Key Release Dates
Deadpool 3 Poster Showing Two Halves of a Heart Necklace with Wolverine and Deadpool
Deadpool & Wolverine
Release Date:
2024-07-26

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Many hint at this --

AVON
@magichandz
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I LOVE the new theory that this Logan is the “worst” version of him who is less heroic and a fuck up. He’s not the original Logan of the Fox films at all. Isn’t that interesting to think about??

Is this the fallen warrior? The variant who failed his co-mutants?

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Another potential link --

The Anti-Social Critic
@theantisocialcr
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Just doing some rereading in preparation for the new Deadpool/Wolverine movie #deadpool #wolverine #deadpoolwolverine
#ryanreynolds #hughjackman #marvel #marveljesus #comics #comicbook #oldmanlogan

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Reading a summary of Old Man Logan on wikipedia -
this part may be relevant to the movie Deadpool & Wolverine --

Throughout the story it is reiterated that the "Wolverine" persona died the day the villains attacked and that since then, Logan has refused to use his claws. Flashbacks reveal that on the night the attack happened, a group of 40 supervillains attacked the X-Mansion. Unable to locate his teammates, Logan slaughtered the attackers to ensure the safety of the mutant children. As the last "attacker" Bullseye was killed, Logan realized that the entire assault was an illusion created by Mysterio and his perceived enemies were actually his fellow X-Men. This destroyed Wolverine emotionally and mentally and he fled the mansion and wandered away to a train track in shock and shame. Though he made a subsequent suicide attempt by allowing a freight train to run him over, Logan could not actually kill himself, but had effectively killed "Wolverine".[7]

Are these what are hinted strongly in film blogs and tweets/X posts?

Jo

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Also noted earlier --

Film
Elements of Old Man Logan are incorporated into the X-Men film series' incarnation of Logan (portrayed by Hugh Jackman).

In The Wolverine, Logan has refrained from unsheathing his claws at the start of the film and is wracked with both guilt and depression after he was forced to kill Jean Grey to stop the Phoenix Force years prior during the events of X-Men: The Last Stand. While in Japan, he becomes embroiled in a plot by Ichirō Yashida to steal his healing factor after the latter tasks Viper with secretly injecting Logan with a weaponized parasite to degrade his healing.


In Logan, which features an original premise and is set in a separate timeline compared to the original comics story,[36] an aged Logan fights to protect Charles Xavier, later Laura, despite his failing powers before he is killed in combat by a clone of himself called X-24 while protecting Laura and a group of mutant children.



In the film Deadpool & Wolverine, a variant of Logan is recruited for aid by Deadpool - not wholly unlike Hawkeye in the original comic. This Logan is said by the Time Variance Authority to have failed his world, and has seemingly lost all his allies. Additionally, dystopian setting is represented by The Void, with Cassandra Nova’s base of operations being the helmeted skeleton of Giant Man - known as Pym Falls within the comic series.

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The evolving story on Wolverine in the new movie --

Migui
@ripmigui
No estamos listos para ver a este Wolverine,mato a los xmen por error, los villanos ganaron,el mundo le dejó de lado y entró en una profunda depresión.
Este es tu año Hugh Jackman.
#DeadpoolAndWolverine #Wolverine #HughHackman

Translated from Spanish by Google:

We are not ready to see this Wolverine, he killed the Xmen by mistake, the villains won, the world left him aside and went into a deep depression.
This is your Hugh Jackman year.
#DeadpoolAndWolverine #Wolverine #HughHackman

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