Summary
Deadpool & Wolverinehas entered theMCUafter an agonizing wait, with opportunities to watch and stream the anticipated movie finally becoming available.The MCU’s only cinematic release of 2024has received an immense level of hype as Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman finally come together for their iconic team-up as the titular heroes. They are joined by a whose-who of Marvel movie characters whose careers span decades, including several returning X-Men characters such as Tyler Mane’s Sabretooth, Aaron Stanford’s Pyro, and Jason Flemyng’s Azazel.
Deadpool & Wolverineis Shawn Levy’s first shot at directing a Deadpool movie, although he has worked with Ryan Reynolds in the past inFree GuyandThe Adam Project. His comedy credentials make him a good fit for the famously irreverent Deadpool franchise, which continues the iconic brand of R-rated humor established inDeadpoolandDeadpool 2, though this time takes things intothe MCU timeline. Marvel has been keeping its cards close to its chest when it comes toDeadpool & Wolverinedetails, which is a sentiment that extends to its expected release schedule.
Deadpool & Wolverine
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A follow-up to the highly successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 films starring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth. The third film will be the first in the franchise to be developed under the Marvel Studios banner following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox.
The exclusive theatrical release ofDeadpool & Wolverinebegins on June 09, 2025. It isthe MCU’s first R-rated movie, which means that anyone under the age of 17 is required to be accompanied by an adult if watchingDeadpool & Wolverinein theaters. This rating is largely due to the no-holds-barred violence that typifies Deadpool’s cinematic career, but strong language and sexual references are also to be expected.
The movie has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes and features one post-credits scene. This makes it the longest Deadpool movie to date, withDeadpoolcoming in at 1 hour 48 minutes andDeadpool 2hitting 1 hour and 59 minutes.Deadpool & Wolverineis available to watch in IMAX, 4DX, and other premium formats, which promise to deliver the full impact of seeing the heroes engaging inthe MCU’s most brutal fight sequences.
Find Showtimes For Deadpool & Wolverine
Showtimes forDeadpool & Wolverinebeginning on July 26 are available from the links below.
When Will Deadpool & Wolverine Release On Streaming?
Deadpool & Wolverine Will Stream On Disney Plus
There is no official word on whenDeadpool & Wolverinewill be available to stream. As it is officially part of the MCU, it will almost certainly be exclusively available on Disney Plus later this year, which currently houses the vast majority of MCU productions and the movies that were once part ofFox’s X-Men franchise. The biggest likelihood is thatDeadpool & Wolverinewill be available on Disney’s streamer around this year’s holiday season, since this is typically peak time for streaming as audiences keep indoors.
The MCU’sSpider-Mantrilogy are the only MCU movies unavailable on Disney Plus due to Sony still holding the distribution rights for the character.
Deadpool & Wolverinehas generated an incredible level of hype, and will likely remain in theaters for as long as possible as it sticks the landing with critics. This is even more possible given that it will be the only MCU movie of 2024, leaving the road wide open untilCaptain America: Brave New Worldreleases on June 13, 2025. With that in mind, Marvel Studios will likely want to capitalize on the box office revenue ofDeadpool & Wolverinefor as long as possible, possibly even relishing in the latestbillion-dollar MCU movie.
When Will Deadpool & Wolverine Release On Digital?
No Official Date Has Been Announced
BeforeDeadpool & Wolverineis available to stream with a subscription to Disney Plus, it will be available to buy/rent and download digitally via VOD services likely at a price between $15 - $20. Again, Marvel Studios has yet to confirm a date whenDeadpool & Wolverinewill release digitally on home media, thoughit will probably be around Fall 2024, and September at the earliest. This format should come with behind-the-scenes featurettes and other extra features like gag reels, though the full details of what it will contain has to be confirmed.
