Summary:
- Wolverine isn’t respected in his universe because he’s let people down, and this plays into the story of Deadpool & Wolverine.
- In the movie, Deadpool and Wolverine team up to save the universe from X-Men villain Cassandra Nova.
- The film will also include Alioth, the Void, Dogpool, and X-Men characters like Deathstrike and Azazel.
The exciting new trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine is out, revealing lots of details about this highly awaited movie. Set to be the only Marvel Studios film released in 2024, the buzz around Deadpool & Wolverine is huge. The movie links the older X-Men films from 20th Century Fox with the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), showcasing Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine together.
The official trailer builds on the earlier teaser by showing more about how the film fits into the X-Men series and the MCU. It also gives a peek at a new version of Wolverine. With the film set to hit theaters on July 26, 2024, this trailer gives fans plenty of exciting story details to discuss until the release date.
#1 Wolverine Isn’t Respected In His Universe
Despite his starring role, Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine was hardly seen in the teaser trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine. However, the official trailer gives us a much closer look at Wolverine’s story, starting with a scene of him at a bar—a common setting from previous Fox X-Men movies. This time, though, people around him don’t show him any respect.
As he sits at the bar, the bartender tells him he’s not welcome and should leave—not just the bar, but anywhere. This seems to be more of a personal issue rather than something simple like Logan being too drunk. In an unusual move for him, Wolverine then begs for one last drink before he’ll go, showing just how little respect he has from the people in his universe.
#2 Deadpool & Wolverine Battle in Loki’s Void, With Wolverine in His Iconic Suit
After Wolverine appears in the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer, Deadpool shows up to recruit him. At first, Wolverine doesn’t seem eager to join, but quickly the trailer shows them fighting in a place that fans of the MCU might recognize as the Void, a sort of dumping ground for things and people removed from time, featured in the Loki series.
During their fight, Wolverine is wearing his classic yellow and blue costume, which really stands out as they battle fiercely. The trailer, along with earlier teasers and on-set photos, makes it clear that the Void is important to the film’s plot. However, it’s not clear how much time there is between Wolverine joining Deadpool and their fight in the Void, where Wolverine’s traditional costume is on full display.
#3 Deadpool Seeks Wolverine’s Assistance to Rescue His Universe
The teaser trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine didn’t give much away about the story, only showing Wade joining the TVA. The official trailer, however, reveals more, particularly about the main plot. After fighting with Wolverine in the trailer, Wade explains that he needs Wolverine’s help to save his own universe. It’s not explained why Wade’s universe is at risk, but he turns to Wolverine because he knows about Wolverine’s heroic actions from the X-Men movies.
This idea fits well with the other Deadpool films, where Deadpool often shows he knows a lot about other characters from the Marvel world. So, it makes sense that Deadpool would seek out Wolverine, someone known for saving the day, to help with a big problem in his universe.
#4 Wolverine Has Let Down His Own Universe in Some Way
In the official trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine, Wade asks Logan for help, but quickly finds out why Logan is not respected in his own universe. Wolverine tells Deadpool that he doesn’t want to get involved in saving Deadpool’s universe, leading Deadpool to ask, “Is that what you said when your world fell apart?” This is followed by a scene where Wolverine, looking upset, kneels in his own universe while Matthew Macfadyen‘s character points out that Wolverine let everyone down.
It’s clear that Wolverine blames himself for some disaster that happened in his universe.
This detail helps explain why Wolverine was shown drinking and ignored by others at the beginning of the trailer. Just like the previous Deadpool movies, Deadpool & Wolverine will show its main characters hitting a low point and then working together to overcome their troubles. It looks like Wolverine and Deadpool will end up joining forces to deal with the problems stemming from Wolverine’s past mistakes.
#5 Cassandra Nova Revealed as the Villain in Deadpool & Wolverine
Since the teaser trailer’s release, there has been speculation that Cassandra Nova would be the antagonist in Deadpool & Wolverine. This has now been confirmed in the official trailer, which provides the first clear look at Emma Corrin portraying the character. In the trailer, the villain uses telekinetic powers to overpower Wolverine. Her British accent and distinct appearance strongly indicate that Corrin is playing Cassandra Nova, the malevolent twin of Charles Xavier.
In the comic books, Cassandra Nova originates as a Mummudrai, a malevolent, parasitic entity that replicates its host’s body and abilities but is driven by evil intent. As Charles Xavier’s evil clone, her role as the villain in Deadpool & Wolverine is fitting, particularly if the film presents her as a multiversal entity who ended up in the Void after being pruned.
#6 Alioth from Loki Will Show Up in Deadpool & Wolverine
Following the release of the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer, there was significant speculation that Alioth—the monstrous time entity from Loki—would appear in the movie. This theory was confirmed by the official trailer, which shows Alioth soaring above the Void, just as he was depicted in the first season of Loki. Given that the trailer also confirms much of the film’s action occurs in the Void, it appears that Alioth will play a major role as an obstacle for Deadpool and Wolverine to navigate.
While Alioth was less prominent in the second season of Loki, he was still present in the series finale. Specifically, he appeared when Ravonna Renslayer was sent to the Void in episode 6 of season 2. Therefore, the inclusion of Alioth in Deadpool & Wolverine fits well, regardless of the movie’s exact placement within the MCU timeline.
#7 Dogpool Officially Debuts in the Deadpool & Wolverine Trailer
In Marvel Comics, Dogpool is a dog version of Deadpool and part of the Deadpool Corps, which includes various versions of Deadpool like Lady Deadpool and Kid Deadpool. There’s been talk about these characters showing up in Deadpool & Wolverine, and the new trailer has finally shown that Dogpool is in the movie.
While it’s not yet clear how big Dogpool’s role will be, his appearance in the trailer suggests that Deadpool & Wolverine will keep up the fun and quirky vibe of the previous films. In one funny scene from the trailer, Dogpool is seen licking Wade’s face while an explosion happens in the background, and Wolverine looks on in disgust.
#8 An MCU Sorcerer Confirmed to Appear in Deadpool & Wolverine
In the final scene of the trailer, Deadpool and Wolverine jump out of a window in the Void, and as the camera follows them, we see they’re leaping through a magical portal. This suggests that a sorcerer from the MCU is part of the film, likely having ended up in the Void due to the TVA.
The portal might also hint at a big cameo from the MCU. Wong or Doctor Strange could be likely candidates since they both know a lot about the multiverse. However, it’s possible that Deadpool & Wolverine will just feature an unnamed sorcerer to link up with the main Marvel Cinematic Universe.
#9 X-Men’s Lady Deathstrike and Azazel Are Back in Deadpool & Wolverine
In the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer, which links the MCU to Fox’s X-Men universe, familiar X-Men characters reappear. Near the trailer’s end, Lady Deathstrike, played by Kelly Hu, and Azazel, portrayed by Jason Flemyng, stand in front of Cassandra Nova’s headquarters.
These characters from X2: X-Men United and X-Men: First Class respectively, join Aaron Stanford’s Pyro, reintroduced in the film’s teaser.
#10 Ant-Man’s Skull Shapes Cassandra Nova’s Headquarters in the Void
The final big reveal in the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer shows Cassandra Nova leaving her base in the Void, which is quite shockingly built inside the skull of Scott Lang, or Ant-Man. His recognizable helmet is visible just before the skull opens, letting Cassandra Nova walk out.
This scene tells us a few important things about the movie. First, it shows that a version of Ant-Man has been removed from the Marvel multiverse by the TVA. It also indicates that Deadpool & Wolverine will be filled with nods to other major MCU characters. Lastly, it highlights just how evil Cassandra Nova is, operating out of the skull of an MCU Avenger.
