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The heart of the Deadpool franchise has always been the chaotic chemistry between Ryan Reynolds and his regenerating degenerate. However, Deadpool 3 is upping the ante by bringing back a familiar face that fans have been clamoring to see don the yellow spandex for nearly two decades.

Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine—specifically a variant of the character who seemingly let down his entire world—is pulled into the fray. What follows is a buddy-road-trip across the multiverse, complete with decapitations, Disney gags, and a reunion 20 years in the making. deadpool. 3

Set to hit theaters on , this film promises to do what no Marvel movie has done before: blend the blood-soaked, fourth-wall-breaking chaos of the Fox-era X-Men universe with the sprawling, interconnected lore of Kevin Feige’s mega-franchise. The heart of the Deadpool franchise has always

The answer, thankfully, is a resounding (and expletive-laden) "No." What follows is a buddy-road-trip across the multiverse,

Here’s a thoughtful, in-depth piece exploring Deadpool 3 (officially titled ), focusing on its significance, themes, and what makes it a “good” entry in the franchise.

The smartest thing Deadpool & Wolverine does is refuse to ignore time. When we last saw Logan (in 2017’s Logan ), he died a brutal, beautiful death. The film told us superhero stories end in dust and silence. For seven years, that ending stood as an untouchable monument.