In the coming weeks, Marvel Studios will host fan screenings of “Deadpool & Wolverine” around the world.
The first of these screenings took place in Shanghai, China, where fans were treated to roughly 36 minutes of the movie and a 2-minute sizzle reel with additional footage.
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Rave Reviews and Exciting Spoilers
The initial response has been overwhelmingly positive, with fans praising the humor, action, and music. Some have even claimed it’s better than “Avengers: Endgame.”
Despite sharing only about half an hour of footage, significant spoilers have started to circulate, primarily via the Chinese social media platform Weibo.
While translations might cause some misunderstandings, here’s what we’ve gathered so far.
Major Spoilers Ahead
The early scenes reportedly feature numerous Wolverine Variants, including a Zombie Wolverine.
The film is said to have a “very violent connection” to the ending of “Logan,” though no further details were provided.
In addition to the Wolverine Variants, several Deadpool Variants appear, including Lady Deadpool.
Despite rumors that singer Taylor Swift would play Lady Deadpool, several fans believe it is Blake Lively based on her voice.
The most exciting spoiler involves a showdown between Wolverine and The Hulk.
While it’s unclear which Variant of Hulk this is, the appearance has been highly anticipated.
Rumors about this fight have been circulating, and this screening confirms that Hulk will indeed face Wolverine.
However, it’s still uncertain if this Hulk is portrayed by Mark Ruffalo and whether the Wolverine variant is played by Henry Cavill or Karl Urban.
Directed by Shawn Levy, “Deadpool & Wolverine” stars:
- Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool)
- Hugh Jackman (Wolverine)
- Emma Corrin (Cassandra Nova)
- Morena Baccarin (Vanessa)
- Rob Delaney (Peter)
- Leslie Uggams (Blind Al)
- Karan Soni (Dopinder)
- Matthew Macfadyen (Paradox)
- Jennifer Garner (Elektra)
Fan screening rumors suggest roles for Wesley Snipes (Blade), James Marsden (Cyclops), Famke Janssen (Jean Grey), Patrick Stewart (Charles Xavier/Professor X), Ian McKellen (Magneto), Dafne Keen (X-23), Channing Tatum (Gambit), Blake Lively or Taylor Swift (Lady Deadpool), Hulk, and a Wolverine variant.
Upcoming Screenings and Official Trailers
The screenings will continue in Europe next, so more detailed descriptions are expected soon. Marvel Studios likely anticipated these leaks and will probably release spoiler TV spots and perhaps a final trailer featuring some of these reveals.
Produced by Kevin Feige, Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy, and Lauren Shuler Donner, with Louis D’Esposito, Wendy Jacobson, Mary McLaglen, Josh McLaglen, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, George Dewey, Simon Kinberg, and Jonathon Komack Martin serving as executive producers, “Deadpool & Wolverine” is set to arrive in theaters on July 26.
Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the release date and more screenings provide further insights into this eagerly awaited film.