After years of gestation, anticipation, and speculation, Deadpool & Wolverine is almost here. Monday night, the highly anticipated, R-rated return of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s signature characters had its world premiere in New York City as well as press screenings from coast to coast. That means, social media is abuzz with (mostly) non-spoiler reactions to the film and, as expected, those reactions are, on the whole very, very positive.
Here’s a selection of reactions, starting with our own!
I had some problems with #DeadpoolAndWolverine but more than anything it’s just so much fun.
Smiled from beginning to end. Got emotional along the way & openly cheered multiple times. Can’t wait to see it again sans expectations. It’s another big payoff for our of Marvel fandom. pic.twitter.com/qiETvBMtP3
— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) July 23, 2024
#DeadpoolAndWolverine is the funniest MCU project ever & (of course) the goriest.
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman together as these icons is INCREDIBLE.
It’s not perfect, but it’s a thrilling theatrical experience & a step in the right direction for Marvel. pic.twitter.com/7jwAtRvev6
— David Thompson (@daavidthompson) July 23, 2024
DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE smokes. So much fun. And a love letter (hate that term, but that’s what it is) to the Fox era of Marvel movies. I assumed it would be violent based on how much Marvel’s been selling that, but I’d say it’s the most gory of the three. #DeadpoolAndWolverine
— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) July 23, 2024
It goes without saying that #DeadpoolAndWolverine absolutely KILLS it!
Ryan and Hugh brought their all into it, the R-rated action is still as gory as ever, and the cameos, when present, felt like they mostly fit well enough the story.
Yep, BIGGER implications are coming! 👀 pic.twitter.com/uv1Wo4pyLb
— Chris Gallardo 🎧 (@chrisagwrites) July 23, 2024
Welp, DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE got me excited about Marvel movies again. Hilarious, earnest, irreverent as hell, and a reminder of the kind of relentless fun that got us into this stuff in the first place.#DeadpoolAndWolverine
— Matthew Jackson (@awalrusdarkly) July 23, 2024
LFG! Absolutely loved #DeadpoolAndWolverine – yes the cameos and surprises are epic, and the humor, action, blood-soaked fights and needle drops are tremendous, too… but it’s the respect and love for the characters that win you over.
This is the ultimate Deadpool movie. It is… pic.twitter.com/dhK1s6uh2O
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) July 23, 2024
I had a full blast with #DeadpoolAndWolverine. It was the most Marvely MCU movie since Spider-Man No Way Home. I literally screamed for joy at one scene. 😅 I dunno about saving the MCU but from the action to the comedy to unexpected drama, this is easily a must watch. 👌🏿 pic.twitter.com/6KGPADGE22
— Emmanuel (E-Man) Noisette (@EmansReviews) July 23, 2024
DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE Sweet Marvel Jesus that was one wild f⚔️ing ride. I’m not sure there has ever been a movie that made me laugh, cheer, nerd tf out, & excitedly bounce in my seat like that. What they pulled off is one 4 the damn history books! INSANE 🤯 #DeadpoolAndWolverine pic.twitter.com/PRk0x72IO1
— Ashley Saunders (@ThatAshleyErin) July 23, 2024
#DeadpoolandWolverine is a shot of pure adrenaline to the heart of the MCU, with surprises so exciting you’ll be jumping out of your theater seat. Reynolds and Jackman are perfection, in the hilarious team up we’ve all been waiting for. Your body is not ready. pic.twitter.com/k7UIvIlCmd
— Epic Film Guys ® (@EpicFilmGuys) July 23, 2024
My biggest problem with #Deadpool has been that he’s playing in too small of a sandbox. That…is not the case with #DeadpoolAndWolverine
A true love letter to the 20th Century Fox era of Marvel and such a weird, bloody, surprising delight. Thanks Marvel Jesus. pic.twitter.com/d1cpeNRp85— Ross Bonaime (@rbonaime) July 23, 2024
Full review tomorrow, we just got out of #DeadpoolandWolverine and it lives up to the hype and more. The fan service is on the level of just about any movie ever. You could applaud the Deadpool team on a lot of things, but the action is top notch! Prepare to cheer, laugh, and… pic.twitter.com/13MBEZeiPA
— Attractions Magazine (@Attractions) July 23, 2024
#DeadpoolAndWolverine is THE superhero nostalgia fest you’ve been waiting for. If you’ve been suffering from “superhero fatigue” this will be a fucking shock to your system that will have you laughing, screaming, and crying. 10/10 no notes. pic.twitter.com/5lXYFww2jR
— Maggie Lovitt (@maggieofthetown) July 23, 2024
#DeadpoolAndWolverine rules. Funniest film in the series. Hugh Jackman is all in on this one, and Ryan Reynolds has never been better as Wade Wilson. Some epic one-liners, and the most hilarious cameos, with plenty you never expected. Exactly the romp you’ve been hoping for.
— Ethan Anderton (@Ethan_Anderton) July 23, 2024
#DeadpoolAndWolverine is a bold movie for Marvel Studios. Extremely R with fourth-wall breaking jokes that reach all the way back in Marvel movie BTS history. This movie that trashes the Multiverse Saga so gleefully is the only MCU in theater this year. Amazing.
— Da7e Gonzales (@Da7e) July 23, 2024
So #deadpoolandwolverine is definitely the Hard R buddy action comedy the trailers painted it to be. It is also a love lettter to the Fox Universe. Some jokes hit, some miss. The story works, cameos deliver and I like how everyone can make fun of themselves. pic.twitter.com/9Le5R7MMBE
— Kristian Harloff (@KristianHarloff) July 23, 2024
#DeadpoolAndWolverine is deliciously self-
deprecating, ruthlessly violent, absolutely hilarious buddy roadtrip action comedy with a sick soundtrack. Expectedly goes overboard with its cameos. This is the MCU multiverse film we’ve been waiting for. pic.twitter.com/SsOKRlWec2— Michael Lee (@IamMichaelJLee) July 23, 2024
#DeadpoolAndWolverine is blood soaked, foul mouthed, and enjoyable from start to finish. Plus there were a few moments I WASNT expecting.
Wade Wilson may not be Marvel Jesus but this movie is a (minor) miracle. And yes. It was awesome to see Jackman in blue and yellow. pic.twitter.com/BH1NmtecC7
— Collier “CJ” Jennings 🔜 SDCC (@CJWritesThings) July 23, 2024
So, what do you think? Did any of those make you more excited to see the film? Less excited? Will you be able to avoid spoilers before you see the movie Thursday night/Friday? Let us know below.
Directed by Shawn Levy, from a script by Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Zeb Wells, and Shawn Levy, Deadpool & Wolverine stars Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, and Matthew Macfadyen. It opens, officially, Friday, July 26.
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