Deadpool & Wolverine
The Merc with a Mouth meets the Best There Is
Deadpool and Wolverine join forces in the MCU, forming an unlikely partnership that blends irreverent comedy with explosive action as they navigate the multiverse.
Director
Shawn Levy
Studio
Marvel Studios / 20th Century Studios
Release
July 26, 2024
Runtime
128 min
Genres
Action, Comedy, Adventure
Budget
$200 million (estimated)
Box office
$1.34 billion worldwide
Cast & Characters
Wade Wilson / Deadpool
Ryan Reynolds
↔ Wolverine
Logan / Wolverine
Hugh Jackman
↔ Deadpool
Cassandra Nova
Emma Corrin
Mr. Paradox
Matthew Macfadyen
Did You Know?
Deadpool & Wolverine is the first R-rated MCU film, maintaining the Deadpool franchise's irreverent tone.
Source: Marvel Studios announcement · verified 2026-07-28
The film became the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time, surpassing Deadpool 2.
Source: Box Office Mojo · verified 2026-07-28
Hugh Jackman returns as Wolverine for his MCU debut, ending speculation after The Wolverine.
Source: Marvel Studios · verified 2026-07-28
Critical Assessment
Deadpool & Wolverine holds a 7.6/10 on IMDb (420,000+ votes), a 71/100 on Metacritic, and an 80% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes (95% audience score). The film proves R-rated superhero properties can succeed spectacularly with the right chemistry and irreverent tone.
“Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman's chemistry is electric and hilarious.” — Variety “A love letter to the Deadpool franchise wrapped in MCU spectacle.” — The Hollywood Reporter “Proves that R-rated superhero films can dominate the box office.” — Screen Rant
While critics praised the film's humor and action (80%), audiences embraced it even more enthusiastically (95%), suggesting Ryan Reynolds' brand of irreverent comedy resonates more with general audiences than traditional critics. The massive box office validates the audience preference.
Ratings as of 2026-07-28
AI Verdict
AI-generatedDeadpool & Wolverine's $1.34B gross proves R-rated superhero films can be both critically respected and commercially dominant. The chemistry alone justifies the hype.