Earlier this week, Deadpool and Wolverine was finally screened for critics across the country, and now the first reactions have come online via social media. Marvel movies, and comic book films in general, tend to be well-received in early screenings by fans of the genre… unless of course the projects in question are spectacularly misfires. Fortunately, the vast majority of the responses to Deadpool and Wolverine are effusive with praise for the film. Even The Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon couldn’t resist weighing in on it.
Current X-Men comic book writer Gail Simone also shared her opinion of the film.
A common refrain among the critics is that the film is a tribute to the 20th Century Fox X-Men movies that came before it. The cameos were also mentioned frequently as one of the best parts of the film. But most importantly, almost everyone said that Deadpool and Wolverine is very funny.
#DeadpoolAndWolverine is deliciously self-
deprecating, ruthlessly violent, absolutely hilarious buddy roadtrip action comedy with a sick soundtrack. Expectedly goes overboard with its cameos. This is the MCU multiverse film we’ve been waiting for. pic.twitter.com/SsOKRlWec2— Michael Lee (@IamMichaelJLee) July 23, 2024
#DeadpoolAndWolverine is the most fun I’ve had at the movies this year. I’m not sure how it’ll play on a second watch, because half the fun are the surprises. STAY OFF THE INTERNET! I feel so satisfied as a Marvel fan AND as someone whose fav movie is Grease. Also, I cried. pic.twitter.com/dbFMywbrRn
— Jamie Jirak (@JamieCinematics) July 23, 2024
#DeadpoolAndWolverine was perfect for me. No notes. Incredible journey & tribute to the #marvel / Fox universe. This team-up was worth the wait & the cameos weren’t wasted. It’s one of the best #mcu movies to date. I’m glad I avoided spoilers. I popped for all of the surprises.… pic.twitter.com/ce7LvPy9rt
— Joseph Deckelmeier (@joedeckelmeier) July 23, 2024
#DeadpoolAndWolverine is as exciting as you’re expecting it to be. It manages to have the same tone as the previous films with super funny jokes and a story that will have you laughing and crying.
Hugh Jackman delivers one of his best performances as Wolverine and the film is… pic.twitter.com/X6VpgPntdy
— The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle) July 23, 2024
Max Evry was one of the few who wasn’t fully effusive towards the sequel, which he called “the weakest of the trilogy.” But even he says “I laughed my ass off throughout.”
Experienced #DeadpoolAndWolverine, which is the weakest of the trilogy but to be fair I laughed my ass off throughout. The meta humor/fanboy handjobs start to grate… then they’re funny again. The emotions feel forced… then genuine. Overall a fun Mad Magazine spin on the MCU. pic.twitter.com/iHnKjSfdzJ
— Max Evry (@maxevry) July 23, 2024
Fans will get their own chance to judge the movie soon enough. Deadpool and Wolverine will hit theaters on Friday, July 26. And since Comic-Con is also happening this week, Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, director Shawn Levy, and Marvel’s Kevin Feige will all be in San Diego for a Deadpool and Wolverine Hall H panel on Thursday, July 25.
