Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
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Deadpool recruits a variant Wolverine to save his universe from TVA erasure. It was the 34th MCU film released, part of Phase Five, and it’s #67 of 81 in story order. We grade it Essential: later films lean on what happens here. It runs 2h 8m and streams on Disney+ in the US.
| Directed by | Shawn Levy |
|---|---|
| Starring | Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Matthew Macfadyen |
| Release date | July 26, 2024 |
| Runtime | 2h 8m |
| Age rating | R, ages 17+ unless accompanied |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 78% critics · IMDb 8.0/10 |
| Box office | $1,338M worldwide |
| Phase | Phase Five |
| Saga | Multiverse Saga |
| Story position | #67 of 81 in chronological order |
| Timeline setting | Multiverse / TVA |
| Part of | Deadpool movies in order, X-Men movies in order, Wolverine movies in order |
| Post-credit scene | Yes |
Why it matters in the MCU
Brings the X-Men into the MCU via the multiverse; deep TVA lore.
Post-credit scene
Yes, stay through the credits. The box below says what happens, but it gives away part of the ending.
Spoiler What happens after the credits of Deadpool & Wolverine: tap to reveal
During the credits, a behind-the-scenes montage salutes Fox’s Marvel films. At the very end, Deadpool shows the TVA footage of Johnny Storm saying exactly what Deadpool claimed he said about Cassandra Nova.
Where it fits in your watch
Deadpool & Wolverine FAQ
Can you skip Deadpool & Wolverine?
No. It’s Essential: it brings Deadpool, Wolverine and the Fox universe into the MCU ahead of Doomsday.
When was Deadpool & Wolverine released?
Deadpool & Wolverine was released on July 26, 2024.
Where does Deadpool & Wolverine fit in the MCU timeline?
Deadpool & Wolverine takes place across the multiverse and at the TVA and sits at #67 of 81 in story order.
Does Deadpool & Wolverine have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Keep watching through the credits for at least one more scene; the spoiler box on this page says what happens.
What to watch before Deadpool & Wolverine
These earlier titles set up the characters and events Deadpool & Wolverine builds on, in release order:
- Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)
- Ms. Marvel: Season 1 (2022)
- The Marvels (2023)
Where to watch Deadpool & Wolverine in the US
| Streaming (subscription) | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| Rent or buy | Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home |
Where to watch Deadpool & Wolverine outside the US
| Country | Stream | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Disney+ | Rent: Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon |
| Canada | Disney+, Crave | Rent: Apple TV, Amazon, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney+ | None needed |
| India | JioHotstar | None needed |
Streaming availability last verified: October 16, 2026
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