Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine

Join two of Marvel's most iconic antiheroes in an action-packed, darkly comedic adventure.

The wisecracking mercenary Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) teams up Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), the grizzled mutant with a dark past, exploring the antihero archetype through a mix of irreverent humour, intense action and existential conflict.

Deadpool embodies irreverence and moral ambiguity. Known for breaking the fourth wall and for his unpredictable actions, he is violent and far from conventionally heroic, yet his unique sense of justice and vulnerability underlying his humour make him a delight to watch. Wolverine contrasts Deadpool’s brand of antiheroism with his brooding intensity and internal struggle. Wrestling with his violent tendencies and seeking redemption, Wolverine operates in a violent world but follows a personal code of honour that sets him apart from typical villains.

The film expertly highlights the dynamic between Deadpool’s chaotic energy and Wolverine’s stoic determination. Their uneasy alliance reflects how antiheroes often operate on the fringes of traditional heroism, motivated by self-interest, revenge, or personal principles. Marvel Studios' Deadpool & Wolverine is a wild ride, blending action, dark comedy, and an exploration of what it means to be an antihero in a morally complex world.

– Professor Angela Ndalianis, Professor Emeritus, Centre for Transformative Media Technologies, Swinburne University of Technology