Marvel enthusiasts are buzzing over the much-anticipated reveal of the Deadpool & Wolverine popcorn bucket.
Ryan Reynolds took to social media on X date to surprise fans with the first look at the edgy, R-rated popcorn bucket themed for Deadpool & Wolverine. He quipped, “Years from now they will look back at 2024 as when the War of the Popcorn Buckets began,” in his post.
Marvel fans can watch the Deadpool & Wolverine popcorn bucket reveal video below:
A standalone image of the popcorn bucket is likewise circulating online, shared by The Hollywood Handle on X:
Kevin Feige of Marvel Studios has been building excitement with hints of how risqué the Deadpool & Wolverine popcorn bucket would be. As reported by ComicBook, Feige mentioned at CinemaCon in April 2024 that the bucket would be “intentionally crude and lewd.”
The unveil follows the viral craze earlier this year orchestrated by AMC Theatres, who presented a sandworm-inspired popcorn bucket for Dune: Part Two that garnered attention for its phallic appearance.
Cast of Deadpool & Wolverine: Star-Studded Lineup
The Deadpool & Wolverine movie boasts a lineup featuring Ryan Reynolds as the irreverent Wade Wilson/Deadpool, Hugh Jackman reprising his iconic role as Wolverine, and supported by a stellar cast including Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, Matthew Macfadyen, Brianna Hildebrand, Stefan Kapičić, and Shioli Kutsuna among others.
Notably, Deadpool & Wolverine will mark the first R-rated movie to enter the MCU. Reynolds has openly praised the maneuver, telling Fandango, “I’m really proud of them for doing this… It adds a whole other color to this kaleidoscopic wheel that is that company…I was surprised though, that they let us go as hard R, but very grateful.”
The directorial reins for this Marvel flick are held by Shawn Levy, who collaborated on the screenplay with Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Zeb Wells.
Audiences can look forward to Deadpool & Wolverine hitting theaters in the United States on July 26, 2024.
FAQs:
Q: Who is starring in Deadpool & Wolverine?
A: Ryan Reynolds is playing Wade Wilson/Deadpool, and Hugh Jackman returns as Wolverine. The film also features Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, and other notable actors.
Q: Is Deadpool & Wolverine going to be R-rated?
A: Yes, Deadpool & Wolverine is confirmed to be R-rated and will be the first R-rated film within the MCU.
Q: Who directed Deadpool & Wolverine?
A: The film is directed by Shawn Levy, and the script is co-written by Levy, Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Zeb Wells.
Q: When will Deadpool & Wolverine be released in theaters?
A: Deadpool & Wolverine is set for a theatrical release on July 26, 2024.
Q: What inspired the design of the Deadpool & Wolverine popcorn bucket?
A: Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige has hinted that the popcorn bucket is designed to be “intentionally crude and lewd,” aligning with the film’s R-rated nature.