Fans are expressing their frustration with Marvel for revealing all the surprise cameos in “Deadpool & Wolverine” on the day of its release. The film, featuring Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, is the third installment in the Deadpool franchise. It includes several unexpected appearances from characters in the X-Men and Marvel’s Fox era, such as Wesley Snipes’ Blade, Jennifer Garner’s Elektra, Dafne Keen’s X-23, Channing Tatum’s Gambit, and Chris Evans’ Johnny Storm from the Fantastic Four.
The surprise was spoiled when the cast joined Reynolds and Jackman on stage at Comic-Con on July 25, leading to attendees sharing videos and photos on social media. Fans took to platforms like X to voice their displeasure, criticizing Marvel for not giving moviegoers a chance to experience the film’s surprises firsthand. Comments ranged from calling out the bad timing of the reveal to expressing disappointment that the cameos were spoiled before the general public could see the movie.
The *entire* cast of Deadpool & Wolverine are in Hall H! Spoilers!#SDCC #DeadpoolAndWolverine pic.twitter.com/DFsXwAr5q7
— BD (@BrandonDavisBD) July 26, 2024
At Comic-Con, Reynolds and Jackman, along with co-star Emma Corrin, director Shawn Levy, and Marvel chief Kevin Feige, presented a surprise screening of the film. After the credits rolled, Reynolds expressed his gratitude for being part of the event, calling it an “emotional honor.” Jackman shared that watching the movie with the audience was one of the best experiences of his life, reflecting on his 24-year journey playing Wolverine.
The backlash highlights the delicate balance between generating buzz for a film and preserving the element of surprise for fans. “Deadpool & Wolverine” is now in theaters, despite the controversy surrounding its release.
