Summary:
- Hugh Jackman’s official Wolverine mask in Deadpool 3 is revealed on a theater soda cup in CinemaCon 2024.
- The mask is quite comic-accurate and earns positive reviews from Marvel fans on X.
- Deadpool & Wolverine’s second trailer is expected to reveal more about Logan’s final appearance in the movie.
Marvel Cinematic Universe enthusiasts have been treated to the first official glimpse of Hugh Jackman donning the comic-accurate Wolverine mask in the upcoming film, Deadpool & Wolverine, in the most unexpected way possible.
This revelation has heightened the buzz around Deadpool 3, where Jackman makes a comeback to his iconic role as the mutant Wolverine, sharing the spotlight almost equally with Ryan Reynolds’ Wade Wilson. after almost a decade away from any X-Men titles.
Not from any trailer nor official artwork by Marvel, the official Wolverine mask reveal came through a merchandise promo—a collectible theater soda cup—shared by The Movie Podcast on X (formerly Twitter), straight from CinemaCon 2024.
NEW LOOK‼️ Deadpool & Wolverine cup at #CinemaCon! #DeadpoolWolverine pic.twitter.com/EaLabChBOr
— The Movie Podcast (@TheMoviePodcast) April 9, 2024
The exclusive cup features the duo Deadpool and Wolverine donning their respective superhero suits, with Logan sporting the much-anticipated cowl that aligns with his comic book look.
Needless to say, the new comic-accurate mask got every Marvel fan on X ecstatic, given how well it goes with the rest of the outfit. Earlier set photos from July 2023 had already sparked interest by showing Jackman in the character’s signature blue-and-yellow ensemble, though without the mask.
The first Deadpool 3 trailer, which was released earlier this year, was strategically crafted to keep Wolverine somewhat under wraps, focusing instead on Deadpool’s antics and providing just a fleeting look at Wolverine’s attire and his alter ego, Patch, from behind.
Jackman has hinted that time travel will be pivotal in weaving his character’s return into the fabric of the storyline, ensuring that it does not disrupt the narrative continuity of Logan. The presence of the Time Variance Authority (TVA) in the trailer suggests that they might ask Deadpool to recruit Wolverine for a critical mission.
Of course, the two mutants won’t get too buddy-buddy right from the start, or as Jackman has said, their “classic comic-book rivals” will come into play in the threequel. Despite initial friction, it’s hinted that they’ll unite against common foes, with villains like Sabretooth emerging to thwart their plans.
Jackman is also vocal about his rigorous fitness regimen to get back into Wolverine form, adding to the anticipation for what will be his first official foray into the MCU.
As fans eagerly await more details, Marvel is expected to ramp up its promotional efforts with a second trailer that could spotlight Jackman’s Wolverine even more prominently.
Deadpool & Wolverine is slated for release on July 26, 2024, marking it as the sole MCU film to hit theaters this year.
