In a cinematic showdown of epic proportions, Deadpool 3 has surged to the pinnacle, surpassing the previous record-holder, Spider-Man: No Way Home, for the most-watched movie trailer within a 24-hour timeframe. The initial trailer for Deadpool and Wolverine, unveiled during the Super Bowl, amassed an astonishing 365 million total views, as disclosed by Disney.
Marvel’s supremacy in trailer views has been further solidified, with six out of the top 10 most-viewed trailers within the first 24 hours belonging to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This unequivocally underscores the fervent anticipation among fans for Marvel’s upcoming cinematic offerings.
The Super Bowl premiere of Deadpool 3’s trailer generated substantial buzz, with the stars actively promoting it thereafter. The overwhelming response propelled the trailer’s views beyond the 24-hour record established by Spider-Man: No Way Home (355.5 million).
The Super Bowl, now the most-viewed telecast of all time with a staggering 123.7 million viewers, undoubtedly played a pivotal role in bolstering the viewership of the Deadpool and Wolverine trailer.
IMDb notes that Spider-Man: No Way Home currently holds the second-place record, followed by the teaser trailer for Avengers: Endgame, the official trailer for Avengers: Endgame, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, and more. This underscores Marvel’s exceptional ability to captivate audiences and cultivate excitement for its cinematic ventures.
In terms of plot and cast highlights, Deadpool and Wolverine, slated to hit theaters on July 26, 2024, introduces Ryan Reynolds’ R-rated Deadpool into Disney’s family-friendly Marvel Cinematic Universe. The trailer hints at his integration into the MCU after being apprehended by the Time Variance Authority, as depicted in the Loki series.
Despite being under Disney’s umbrella, Deadpool and Wolverine maintains its R-rated classification, marking it as the first R-rated movie within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine also makes a cameo, crossing over from the X-Men universe into the MCU in this third installment. Directed by Shawn Levy, the film features a star-studded cast, including Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Karan Soni, and Matthew Macfadyen.
In terms of story details, Deadpool 3 officially integrates Deadpool’s previous two movies into the MCU canon through the multiverse. The film bridges the stylistic gap between the distinct tones of the Deadpool movies and the established Marvel Cinematic Universe, providing Wade Wilson with a plethora of MCU events and characters to interact with.
The movie’s synopsis hints at Deadpool altering the MCU’s history alongside Wolverine, promising multiversal mayhem. The first official synopsis suggests modifications to the chronological timeline, teasing the introduction of the X-Gene and famous mutant characters through the multiverse concept.
As the release date draws nearer, enthusiasts can anticipate a groundbreaking cinematic experience, blending Deadpool’s humor, Wolverine’s ferocity, and the expansive Marvel universe. Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have also teased a potential ‘Logan’ connection in new ‘Deadpool 3’ set photos.
