With the premiere of Deadpool and Wolverine, fans quickly deconstructed all the easter eggs hidden in the superhero blockbuster. As a trilogy of films, it makes the most of the concept, with various references to content from the manga and its numerous adaptations.
For those trying to sort out this massive superhero lore, here's a guide to all the easter eggs in Deadpool vs. Wolverine.
Please note: This article contains spoilers for Deadpool and Wolverine.
As Deadpool and Wolverine traverse the Void, many ring-like structures can be seen in the distance. Viewers who have watched "Avengers: Infinity War" will know that these are Q ships piloted by Thanos' Black Order. Imagine how many versions of the Evil Titan and his army have been pruned by the Time Mutation Authority (TVA).
After Deadpool and Wolverine finally reach the Void, the film depicts a follower of Cassandra Nova driving a classic car with flame stickers on the side.
Avid MCU fans may recognize this as one of the vehicles owned by Tony Stark · in the first Iron Man movie. The car even has an Iron Man cosmetic item on top.
When Wolverine says that Deadpool really is "God's perfect idiot", it's a reference to the first Deadpool movie, where Ryan · Reynolds are labeled as that exact nickname in the film's opening credits.
This quote neatly sums up how far Deadpool has come since the first film and how Reynolds lived out his now-iconic character reputation.
When Deadpool finds Wolverine, which he is looking for, the audience finds him sitting alone in the bar. The scene was filmed and performed in a way reminiscent of scenes from 2000's X-Men and X-Men: First Kind, as well as the trailer for Insomniac's upcoming Wolverine video game.
Al's request is a response to Ward's claim in Deadpool 2 that the song "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" from "Frozen?" is similar to Witch, Can You Hear Me? ". Now, Disney – Marvel's parent company – has produced Frozen and Deadpool & Wolverine.
In the film's iconic scene, where Deadpool and Wolverine walk side by side, there is a store that says "Leaffield's Feet". It's a tribute to comic book writer Rob · Livefield, who is best known for creating "mouth cannons."
When Deadpool is pinned to the ground during the fight against Wolverine, viewers can see a torn copy of the Fantastic Four comic book. This comic book story is known for its showdown of Marvel's greatest heroes and villains in a dimension known as Battleworld.
This is very much a reflection of the plot of Deadpool and Wolverine, where the Void replaces Battleworld. It also seems to hint at a similar premise for the upcoming film Avengers: Secret World Wars.
One of the most striking landmarks in the void is the 20th century Fox logo buried in the ground. It's a clear nod to the fact that this company used to have the X-Men franchise, but before it was acquired and rebranded by Disney in 2017.
It is also a symbol of the Fox superhero series being scrapped and finally integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
One of the most notable easter eggs in this film is the skeleton of the giant, which was used as a fortress by Cassandra Nova and his followers. This is very much a reference to the storyline of Old Manlogan, where Henk · Pan, the first Ant-Man, died in Connecticut and left his giant skeleton there, around which people built a town called "Pan Falls".
Just like Logan, Deadpool & Wolverine recreates this beloved comic book storyline by portraying its heroes in a wasteland full of ruins of the Marvel Universe.
After wandering the Void, Deadpool and Wolverine find themselves fighting alongside other survivors of the Fox Marvel Universe. These "others" include Jennifer· Garner's Erica, Chris · Evans' Torchman, Daphne · Keane's X-23, and their own Daywalker, Wesley · Snipes's Blade.
Not only that, but Channing · Tatum finally played the role he had been longing for after the cancellation of the 20th Century Fox solo film - the mutant hero Gibbon. This is the moment when wishes come true.
In Ward's search for an alternative to Wolverine, he and the audience encounter many different Logan with strong comic book roots. There is an "eyed" Wolverine dressed in the image of a gambler. Ward also found a Wolverine pinned to the big letter X, a reference to the cover of the iconic 1989 issue 251 of the iconic Marvel X-Men.
There's even a version of the upcoming fight with the Hulk, like his debut in The Incredible Hulk issue 181, wearing his original brown and earthy suit. Other variants include a post-apocalyptic Wolverine, dressed in black, a Wolverine based on Old Manlogan, and an accurate comic book Wolverine who is 5 feet 3 inches tall. In addition to this, the film also invited Henry · Cavill to play a Wolverine.
If one Deadpool wasn't enough, the movie uses the Big Killer to bring multiple Deadpools from the multiverse. Variants of the Deadpool unit include Lady Deadpool, Cowboy Deadpool, Baby Pool, Ranger Pool, 2099 Deadpool, Iron Pool, Kid Pool, Dog Pool, and Head Pool (just floating skulls).
This is just some of the many wacky variants seen in the climax of the film that push the multiverse lore to its highest point.
"Deadpool and Wolverine" is now being released in theaters worldwide.
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