Marvel ’s first R-rated action feature Deadpool & Wolverine premiered in New York yesterday - and critics have already shared their thoughts on the new superhero film. The movie, which stars Hollywood A-listers Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman , is the third instalment in the Deadpool franchise. According to the Hollywood Reporter , the film is tracking for a massive $165 million-plus domestic bow when it opens this weekend, which would be the biggest-ever opening of an R-rated picture.
Deadpool & Wolverine comes from director Shawn Levy, who co-wrote the script along with Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick and Zeb Wells. The Crown’s Emma Corrin stars as the movie’s main antagonist, while Logan actress Dafne Keen will also return to the cinematic universe after playing Wolverine’s daughter, Laura, in 2017. READ MORE: Where to watch every Deadpool and X-Men film ahead of the new Wolverine epic READ MORE: Deadpool 3 trailer drops during the Super Bowl as Ryan Reynolds returns as 'Marvel Jesus' The film’s synopsis from IMDB simply reads: “Wolverine is recovering from his injuries when he crosses paths with the loudmouth Deadpool.
They team up to defeat a common enemy.” Taking to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter , critics lucky enough to get an early screening of the movie shared their thoughts. Editor-in-chief of the entertainment awards website Next Best Picture Matt Neglia wrote: “DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE is the shot in the arm the MCU so despe.