The Marvel Cinematic Universe needs saving. In its darkest hour, the most succesful entertainment franchise in history is turning to a character most thought would never be in the MCU. But at least he’s bringing a friend.
“ Deadpool & Wolverine ” slashes its way into theaters on Friday. It might be the long-awaited sequel to 2018′s “Deadpool 2,′′ but it’s the first time the Merc with a Mouth has actually been in the MCU. Becuase this is the first time Ryan Reynolds is suiting up in black and red since Disney bought 21st Century Fox, giving them the film rights to Deadpool, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four and more.
One of the biggest questions about the merger was how an R-rated character like Deadpool would fit into a PG-13 cinematic universe. Once it was confirmed the third Deadpool film would the MCU’s first R-rated film, an even bigger question arose. With Marvel struglgling mightily to regain its footing after “Avengers: Endgame” concluded the Infinity Saga triumphantly, could Deadpool save Marvel? And how does it stack up to the other 33 MCU films? Let’s find out.
Maximum effort. *** CAUTION: MCU SPOILERS AHEAD *** 34. “Thor: The Dark World,” 2013 Were you just about ready to give up on Thor as a character in the MCU? We don’t blame you.
That’s how bad this movie is. “The Dark World” is universally considered the worst MCU movie — it’s basically a running joke at this point. Dark and dull scenery, a non-compelling plot and a nondescr.