Highlights
With the upcoming Deadpool and Wolverine movie people can’t wait to watch what else is a must-watch before the movie comes out. Here’s a curated list of films and series to watch before the big release:Here’s a curated list of films and series to watch before the big release:
Deadpool 1 & 2
It is recommended to begin watching Deadpool movies in order to familiarize oneself with Reynolds’ interpretations of the character.
Deadpool (2016):
- Dominates Wade Wilson’s character and his evolution into the red suit wearing Deadpool.
- Examples of his ability to step into the audience and pull them into the show as well as raunchy comedy.
- Firm up his relationship with either Vanessa
Deadpool 2 (2018):
- Picks up right where the last film left off and adds more meta humor and violence, more Wade.
- Introduces key time travel gimmicks needed in the yet to be released movie.
- Encompasses the initial encounter with the X-Men setting
The X-Men Series
It is pertinent that the X-Men films are viewed as they give a basic outline to the mutant world and Wolverine’s background.
X-Men (2000):
- Introduces key characters that are Wolverine, Jean Grey, and Magneto
- Introduces the main conflict of mutants and humans
- See interviews with Sabretooth himself, Tyler Mane, and Toad, with Ray Park, the actors rumored to be becoming Deadpool and Wolverine.
X2: X-Men United (2003):
- Explores Wolverine’s pre- X Men past
- Widens the context of the movie: Introduces William Stryker, an antagonist in Logan’s story
- Includes Lady Deathstrike and Pyro who may appear in the new movie.
X-Men: The Last Stand (2006)
- Shows how the Jean Grey character transforms into the Dark Phoenix.
- Illustrates the state of Wolverine’s mind and his interaction with Jean
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009):
- Centers on Logan’s youth and interaction with his half-brother Victor Creed/Sabretooth
- Entertaining and includes the first introduction of Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson prior to the Deadpool movie/read.
- Explores Wolverine’s military service in the Weapon X program and operation to have adamantium bones.
X-Men: First Class (2011):
- Focuses on the beginning of the relation between Charles Xavier and Erik Lehnsherr/Magneto
- Introduces Azazel a character Which rumored to appear in Deadpool and Wolverine
- Introduces rivals from mutants’ side, thus constructing the dichotomy of ideologies.
X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
- It is a science fiction movie that revolves around the themes of time travel and dystopia genres.
- Includes characters belonging to both the old and the new series of X-Men movies.
- The time travel novel focuses on Wolverine as one of the major characters and changes the entire history of mutant kind.
- Erases significant part of X-Men setting, which may be needed for the new movie
Logan:
- Logan (2017) is crucial viewing before Deadpool and Wolverine:
- Here is the old, frail Wolverine in the future that is presented in the movie.
- Describes Logan and the bond which he has with Charles Xavier and his “daughter” Laura.
- Effectively brings the Wolverine story to a close and does so in a rather touching manner for the most part
- Establishes the background for Wolverine’s recurrence in the new film
Loki Series
Even though it does not have a direct connection to Deadpool or Wolverine, the Loki series presents ideas crucial to grasping the concept of the multiverse and time travel in the MCU.
Loki Season 1 (2021):
- A chief marketing title that brings into focus the Time Variance Authority (TVA), mentioned in the Deadpool and Wolverine trailer
- It also looks into the aspect of Variants and Timelines.
- Establishes the multiverse as a staple in the MCU but still to come
Loki Season 2 (2023):
- Expands upon the ideas of the multiverse and traveling through time
- May give more information regarding the relations between Deadpool and Wolverine concerning timelines.
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Doctor Strange Films
Even though the Doctor Strange movies are not directly connected with Deadpool or Wolverine movies, they provide vital information concerning the multiverse in the MCU.
Doctor Strange (2016):
- Clearly explains the idea of parallel worlds and reality shifting
- Setting up magical concepts in the MCU which could be pertinent to space travel between dimensions
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022):
- Elaborates from the multiverse notion discussing different versions of reality
- The show included elements from other Marvel Universes, which gave the implication of interaction with other universes.
- Additional Recommendations,While not strictly necessary, these films provide broader context for the MCU.
The Avengers (2012):
- Introduces the roster of main characters that are the Avengers team.
- Establishes the framework that MCU is following
- Contributes background information as to whether Deadpool will ever encounter the Avengers.
Avengers: Infinity War (2018) And Avengers: Endgame (2019)
- Set up a large-scaled usage of time traveling in the MCU
- Populate the world that Deadpool might be moving to after the ‘blip’
- List significant occurrences that impacted the future of the MCU.
As a result of the proposed list of films and series, the viewer will get a vivid and detailed idea of Deadpool and Wolverine characters, the X-men world, and the general MCU ideas which might appear in the upcoming movie. Ranging from Deadpool’s comedy, Wolverine’s background, and the political shenanigans around mutants to the mad multiverse concept, this viewing list does not leave anything to chance so as to prepare fans sufficiently to expect Deadpool and Wolverine working hand in hand.
