Where to Stream Every Movie Connected to ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’

Are those chimichangas ready yet? They better be, because the release of Deadpool & Wolverine is right around the corner. The Marvel Cinematic Universe and the 20th Century X-Men universe are finally colliding in spectacular fashion, with the MCU’s first R-rated feature film becoming the most anticipated movie of the summer. More importantly, it’s the first time that Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) and Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) will be sharing the big screen (at least, for an R-rated movie, that is).

The twisty and turny timeline of the X-Men saga begins all the way back with the original 2000 film, which sparked one of the longest-running superhero film franchises to ever exist. With an astounding total of thirteen films in this ongoing journey, Deadpool & Wolverine will no doubt be referencing (and making fun of) almost all of it. While watching every movie from X-Men 2000 to Dark Phoenix might be the most optimal way to experience this groundbreaking multiversal event, that’s still quite a long list of movies to cover. To make things a little bit easier, we’ve picked just a handful of the essential movies that you should watch before heading to the theater for Deadpool & Wolverine, as well as the movies that you’ll likely want to stream afterward. However, be warned of spoilers at the end of the article.

‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’

(2009)

Alright…let’s get this one out of the way. During one of the darkest periods of the X-Men IP, we were graced with X-Men Origins: Wolverine, which was intended to kickstart a new spin-off series set in the X-Men universe. While this was the first standalone Wolverine film to star Hugh Jackman, it also became one of the most notorious entries in Marvel’s entire catalog of films (particularly for how the film utilizes Deadpool).

Set several years before the events of the original X-Men film, X-Men Origins: Wolverine explores the early lives of James Logan Howlett and his brother, Victor Creed, AKA Sabretooth (Liev Schreiber). It essentially rehashes all the Weapon X information that we already knew from X2: X-Men United, making the whole movie feel a bit redundant. By far the biggest sin the movie commits is turning the famously mouthy Deadpool and sowing his mouth shut, which later films would constantly mock and make fun of.

Still, X-Men Origins: Wolverine isn’t all bad, particularly when it comes to its performances. Hugh Jackman is great as always, Liev Schreiber gives the best performance in the whole film, and the few times Deadpool does talk are exactly what fans want to hear from the character. Do you need to watch X-Men Origins: Wolverine? Yes, but not because it has essential plot info, but because Deadpool & Wolverine is going to relentlessly make fun of it.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine is available to stream on Disney+.

‘Deadpool’

(2016)

Even after the disappointment of X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds wanted to be Deadpool again as much as everyone else. We finally got that wish granted in 2016 with the simply titled Deadpool. Gone is the bizarre monster from the previous film. Now, Deadpool is the red tights-wearing, curse-slinging, trigger-happy, fourth-wall-breaking anti-hero that we know and love. It’s clear the film made a big impact, as the original Deadpool went on to become one of the most if not the most successful R-rated films of all time.

The story begins with Wade Wilson – a sarcastic, profane mercenary with a heart of gold. Wade’s life changes dramatically when he meets a woman named Vanessa (Morena Baccarin), whom he falls head over heels in love with. However, things take a turn when Wade is diagnosed with late-stage cancer. Desperate for an answer, Wade enrolls in a program led by a sadistic mutant named Ajax (Ed Skrein). Ajax gives Wade a rapid healing factor but does so by relentlessly torturing and permanently disfiguring him.

Wade is so self-conscious about his new appearance that he can’t face Vanessa, so he vows to track down Ajax so he can reverse the damage. Now the masked mercenary Deadpool (who can also speak to the audience by breaking the fourth wall), Wade is at odds with the X-Men known as Colossus (Stefan Kapicic) and Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Brianna Hildebrand). However, not even that will stop Wade from getting his revenge.

Deadpool is currently available to stream on Disney+.

‘Logan’

(2017)

Hugh Jackman’s final venture as Wolverine (until now) is also one of his absolute best. In fact, we have no problem calling Logan one of the best superhero movies ever made. It’s a violent, bittersweet, and hugely emotional farewell to one of the genre’s all-time best characters and portrayals. While the perfect ending is undermined a tiny bit by Wolverine & Deadpool‘s existence, Logan is still a stellar entry.

Set in the year 2029, the world’s mutants have been all but wiped out. The remaining few include an aging and dying Logan Howlett and a mentally struggling Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart). Logan is counting the days before he and Charles expire until an unexpected turn of events takes place when they meet a young girl named Laura (Dafne Keen).

Logan soon learns that Laura is no ordinary little girl. In actuality, she is the technical daughter of Logan since she is a clone made from his very own DNA. She’s escaped a violent band of mutant-hating mercenaries called the Reavers, and Logan is the only one who can help her find safety. Though he vowed to leave his years as a superhero behind him, Logan reluctantly agrees to help Laura for one last adventure.

Logan is currently available to stream on Disney+.

‘Deadpool 2’

(2018)

Finally, there’s Deadpool 2, which leads directly into Deadpool & Wolverine. Where Wade describes the first film as a love story, Deadpool 2 is a family story. And as with most family stories, Deadpool 2 begins with a brutal, unexpected, and heartbreaking death.

Since the events of the original film, Deadpool has become a notorious assassin for hire, with most of his targets being the true scum of humanity. This lifestyle comes back to haunt him, as his beloved Vanessa is shockingly killed after a job goes wrong. This throws Wade into a serious depression, and it takes his best frenemy, Colossus to snap him out of it.

Deadpool’s antics get him thrown in prison, where he becomes an unlikely father figure to a troubled young mutant named Russell (Julian Dennison). Despite Wade’s personal struggles, he steps in when Russell is targeted by Cabel (Josh Brolin) – a homicidal super soldier from the future. Deadpool decides to take on the dreaded super soldier, but not before forming a new super team by the name of X-Force.

Deadpool 2 is available to stream on Disney+.

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Other Movies and Shows Referenced in Deadpool & Wolverine

Deadpool & Wolverine features a wide range of cameos and references to other Marvel (and some non-Marvel) movies. Below is a list of those titles with links that’ll take you to where they are available to stream.

• The Greatest Showman – The song “The Greatest Show” is briefly heard as Deadpool and Wolverine fight in the Honda Odyssey.
• Grease – The song “You’re the One That I Want” plays as Deadpool and Wolverine fight in the Honda Odyssey.
• The Proposal – Referenced by name by Nicepool.
• Van Wilder – Referenced by Deadpool when making fun of Nicepool.
• Mad Max: Fury Road – Deadpool compares the Void to the Wasteland and calls out Furiosa’s name.
• Loki – The TVA is prominently featured in the movie.
• Doctor Strange – Cassandra Nova uses a Sling Ring.
• X-Men – Toad and Sabretooth appear in the Void.
• X2: X-Men United – Lady Deathstrike and Pyro appear in the Void.
• X-Men: The Last Stand – Callisto and Juggernaut appear in the Void.
• X-Men: First Class – Azazel appears in the movie.
• Fantastic 4 (2005) – Chris Evans reprises his role as Johnny Storm/Human Torch.
• Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer – Chris Evans reprises his role as Johnny Storm/Human Torch.
• Elektra – Jennifer Garner reprises her role from the movie.
• Daredevil (2003) – Jennifer Garner reprises her role from the movie and references Daredevil.
• Blade (1998) – Wesley Snipes reprises his role from the movie.
• Blade II – Wesley Snipes reprises his role from the movie.
• Blade: Trinity – Wesley Snipes reprises his role from the movie.
• The Punisher (2004) – The Russian appears in the Void and the titular character is referenced by name.

Deadpool & Wolverine slashes into theaters on Friday, July 26, 2024.

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