July 26: Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)

Milestone Years

• 5th Anniversary: July 26, 2029
• 10th Anniversary: July 26, 2034
• 15th Anniversary: July 26, 2039
• 20th Anniversary: July 26, 2044
• 25th Anniversary: July 26, 2049

Inspiration Behind the Movie

The creative drive emerged when Hugh Jackman agreed in August 2022 to reprise Wolverine within Marvel’s Cinematic Universe. The story blends Fox’s X‑Men lore with MCU multiverse elements, allowing Deadpool and Wolverine to encounter TVA (Time Variance Authority) agents and alternate timeline threats. It serves as a tribute to the original X‑Men films, leveraging multiverse storytelling to integrate them respectfully.

You Might Not Know

• The film premiered July 22, 2024 in New York before its U.S. release on July 26, 2024, as part of MCU Phase Five.
• It’s the first R‑rated film in the MCU, retaining Deadpool’s signature rating within Marvel Studios.
• Grossed over $1.338 billion globally, becoming the highest‑grossing R‑rated film ever.
• Features cameos from many Fox-era Marvel characters—like Sabretooth, Pyro, X‑23, Human Torch, and Blade—via multiverse tie‑ins.
• Blake Lively plays Lady Deadpool; her voice appears and her name is credited though the mask stays on.

Food Ideas

• Chimichanga‑style burritos (Deadpool’s favorite weapon in menu form).
• Canadian bacon & maple‑glazed sliders for Wolverine’s Canadian roots.
• “Mutant Mash” — colorful loaded tots with various toppings.
• Blue and yellow macarons nodding to X‑Men colors.
• “Breaking the Fourth Wall” cocktail – layered with red & black (non‑alcoholic or cocktail).

Ways to Celebrate

• Binge‑watch previous Deadpool and X‑Men films before or after.
• Host a cosplay contest: Deadpool vs Wolverine face‑offs.
• Create Wade Wilson commentary bubbles—pause and improvise witty captions.
• View in a group: play Deadpool sound‑alike clips during credits.
• Play MCU trivia, especially about timelines, TVA, and Fox cameo characters.

Filming Locations

Shooting took place primarily at Pinewood Studios (Buckinghamshire) and Bovingdon Studios (England), with some scenes shot in Norfolk and Los Angeles. Production resumed after the 2023 SAG‑AFTRA strike and concluded in January 2024. Pinewood and Bovingdon remain open for studio tours in the UK.