The first full Deadpool & Wolverine trailer is out, and if you expected the fighting to play by the MCU’s rules, oh boy. This will be an R-rated affair, after all, and the MCU is clearly in need of some resurrection, so these two mutants are going to enjoy playing with expectations.
After a teaser that landed during the Super Bowl, it was clear that Deadpool intended to toss the Fourth Wall at the MCU. He proclaimed himself to be “Marvel Jesus” and more, but of course, the comic book-movie world already knows that the two title characters of this movie will cross paths, so what will happen during that fateful meeting?
Apparently, Wolverine’s claws go straight for Deadpool’s crotch. Perhaps elsewhere, too? Let’s not think about that too much. From the synopsis:
Wolverine is recovering from his injuries when he crosses paths with the loudmouth, Deadpool. They team up to defeat a common enemy.
Actually, let’s step back for a moment. Sure, there’s a “common enemy” in a straight-up literal sense within the plot. Yet this synopsis might be irrelevant because — let’s face it — the real task here is to reinvigorate the MCU and make people excited to go see comic book movies in theaters again. If anyone can shake things up and accomplish that task, it’s certainly Wade Wilson. Fortunately, Logan/James Howlett is along for the ride, too. They might not enjoy working together, but as the Cabaret line goes (and I’m paraphrasing here) that’s show business, baby!
Deadpool & Wolverine arrives in theaters on July 16.