The action movie “Deadpool & Wolverine” was released in theaters this Wednesday, July 24. Like many Marvel movies, it ends with a post-credits scene, but is it essential to see it?
Deadpool & Wolverine has been kicking the MCU’s ass since Wednesday, July 24. The latest Marvel movie which brings together the irreverent immortal superhero and the grumpy X-Men (also immortal) has finally hit theaters. While we don’t yet know whether its repeated cameos or its tackles to the multiverse will indeed save an MCU that has been in decline since Avengers : Endgamethe reunion of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman definitely brings a breath of fresh air to the universe.
In detail, this Deadpool 3 sees Wade Wilson (still played by Ryan Reynolds) get recruited by the TVA, the Time Variance Authority in charge of the multiverse introduced in the series Lokito allow him to officially join the MCU. Without knowing the circumstances, his path will cross that of Wolverine, but also possibly other personalities of the MCU.
What is certain in any case is that Deadpool & Wolverine follows a well-established MCU tradition: the post-credits scene. This third episode ties in with the tradition and offers a small scene in the mind of its protagonist, at the end of the credits. While we won’t reveal its content (it involves one of the most enjoyable cameos in the film), know that this scene is not essential: it doesn’t open the door to future films and doesn’t make any particular ramifications with other projects, nor does it feature an unexpected protagonist. It’s actually an echo of one of the jokes in the film. Fun to watch, for sure, but you also don’t miss a key cliffhanger if you leave the theater beforehand.
Synopsis – Wade Wilson is recruited by the TVA to join the Marvel Universe, introducing the X-Force. Deadpool will face Wolverine but possibly other variants of well-known characters from the comics.
Deadpool & Wolverine delivers on all its promises: Marvel offers a new fun, explosive and enjoyable film for all fans of superhero films of the last 25 years. Reunions, cameos, fights, references and questionable jokes are all there in the vein of its ultra-irreverent superhero. Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds are having a blast like the fans of the Marvel universe who risk remaining glued to their seats and exclaiming at each wink and each cameo. When it wants to be more serious or moving, however, the feature film unfortunately reveals its weaknesses, and those who are not connoisseurs of the cinematic universe of superheroes (in the sometimes very broad sense) risk being left wanting more. All that remains is the return of these heroes that we loved who seem to be saying their goodbyes here for good. Deadpool seems to make the transition between the old MCU (the original one of the X-Men universe in which Deadpool evolves) and the new one (that of the Avengers, the alternative versions and the multiverse), like a page turning. Perhaps that is where the real emotion of this film lies.
- Ryan Reynolds: Wade Wilson
- Hugh Jackman: Wolverine
- Emma Corrin
- Matthew Macfadyen
- Karan Soni: Dopinder
- Leslie Uggams: Blind Al
- Morena Baccarin: Vanessa
- Rob Delaney: Peter