DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Spoilers: 10 Awesome Easter Eggs And References You Need To See

DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Spoilers: 10 Awesome Easter Eggs And References You Need To See

Deadpool & Wolverine is full of deep-cut Easter Eggs and we're now taking a deep dive into the biggest nods to the comics and wider Marvel Universe in this breakdown of must-see references. Check it out!

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By JoshWilding - Jul 26, 2024 12:07 PM EST
Filed Under: Deadpool & Wolverine

Deadpool & Wolverine is finally playing in theaters and, if you've seen the movie, then you'll know that it's 2 hours of sheer awesomeness...along with a non-stop cavalcade of Easter Eggs, references, and cameos. 

Some pay homage to the comics, while others are tied to both the MCU and the wider Marvel Universe on screen. It's clear this movie was made by fans for fans but there are some deep-cut references we'd imagine even the most die-hard devotees might have missed. 

And, for anyone without an encyclopedic knowledge of these characters - and even the history of some actors - we appreciate it's not always easy to keep up. Don't worry, though, as we've got you covered with our latest deep dive into the movie.

You can check out Deadpool & Wolverine's biggest and best Easter Eggs by clicking the "Next"/"View List" buttons below.
 

10. Some Familiar Relics

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When Deadpool and Wolverine land in The Void, you'll want to keep an eye out for a couple of familiar relics. 

There's a classic take on Thor's winged helmet and a version of Captain America's shield which may be based on the triangular one he wielded in World War II or, more likely, what he wielded as "HYDRA Cap" in the comics. 

Elsewhere, you'll find a statue of the Scarlet Witch in the Resistance's base, a Fatasticar, Thanos' Q-ships, a suped-up version of Red Skull's old ride, and the 20th Century Fox logo featured heavily in set photos and promos.
 

9. "Always Trying To Ice-Skate Uphill..."

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We still can't quite believe that Wesley Snipes is back as Blade and the actor's return is arguably even more shocking than even seeing Elektra (Jennifer Garner), X-23 (Dafne Keen), and Johnny Storm (Chris Evans) again. Channing Tatum's Gambit is a big surprise, though! 

In the Daywalker's case, there's a reference to the fact he and Ryan Reynolds allegedly didn't get on while shooting Blade: Trinity. Later on, he even says he's the only Blade there was and ever will be, prompting Deadpool to have a cheeky glance at the camera (this is a reference to the planned reboot's troubled production history). 

And when Blade says, "Some motherf**kers are still always trying to ice-skate uphill," that's a callback to the infamous line Snipes came up with for the anti-hero's battle with Deacon Frost in the first Blade movie.
 

8. Gossip Girl

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We were promised that Deadpool & Wolverine wouldn't undo the events of Logan and this threequel sticks to that. Well, mostly. 

In the memorable opening sequence, Wade Wilson digs up the hero's remains and proceeds to brutally murder the TVA's enforcers using Wolverine's Adamantium bones. All this happens to the tune of NSYNC's "Bye Bye Bye," of course. 

When the Merc first digs up Logan, he tells the TVA that, "There are 206 bones in the human body, 207 if I'm watching Gossip Girl." This is a nod to Reynolds' wife, Blake Lively, starring in that series. We're assuming you don't need us to tell you what the extra bone is!
 

7. Wolverine's Variants

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With Deadpool on the hunt for a Wolverine Variant who can be Earth-10005's new anchor, we're treated to a phenomenal sequence featuring Hugh Jackman playing several different versions of the clawed mutant. 

There's the comic-accurate 5'3" Wolverine, Weapon Omega from Age of Apocalypse, Patch, Old Man Logan, a crucified version recreating Uncanny X-Men #251's iconic cover, and an unmasked Wolverine in the classic brown and tan suit who is fighting The Hulk.

The biggest surprise is saved for last with a cameo appearance from Man of Steel star Henry Cavill as "The Cavillrine." He looks perfect in the role and we hope to see more of him in the MCU down the line. 
 

6. Fallen Resistance Fighters

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We've already taken you through the Resistance members and, honestly, it was a joy seeing those characters given the chance to shine again. In Tatum's case, he was finally able to fulfil a near-decade-long wish to play Gambit on screen.

There were lots of rumours heading into Deadpool & Wolverine, including planned cameos from Ben Affleck's Daredevil and Sir Ian McKellen's Magneto. Those two don't appear here, though we learn that they and The Punisher died at Cassandra Nova's hands.

Something tells us this was a tongue-in-cheek nod to the fact there was either no room for these characters or the actors who played them couldn't or wouldn't return.
 

5. Some Surprisingly Personal Jokes

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After learning that Daredevil is dead, the Merc with the Mouth expresses his sympathy for Elektra to which she responds, "It's fine." Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck starred in 2003's Daredevil together and later got married. 

They eventually divorced, so the fact Elektra is taking the Man Without Fear's death so well is obviously a hat tip to that small fact. 

Another surprisingly personal joke comes when Deadpool says Wolverine is usually shirtless but has let himself go "since the divorce." For those of you who aren't aware, Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness parted ways last year after 27 years together! 
 

4. The Deadpool Corps

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The Deadpool Corps end up playing a relatively small role in Deadpool & Wolverine, but there are a ton of Variants here who we never imagined would be seen on screen in the MCU. 

Ryan Reynolds' fake twin, Gordon, is credited as Nicepool, while his wife, Blake Lively, voices Ladypool. Their daughter, Inez Reynolds, portrays Kidpool and their newest arrival, Olin Reynolds, plays Babypool. 

Nathan Fillion is Headpool and Matthew McConaughey finally boards the MCU as Cowboypool. Peggy the Dog is Dogpool, stunt performer Alex Kyshkovych is Canadapool and Wrexham A.F.C.'s Paul Mullin is Welshpool. The opening credits' Dancepool is actor and dancer Nick Pauley.
 

3. Iron Man's Office

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When Deadpool travels to the Sacred Timeline using Cable's time-travel device, he meets with Happy Hogan in Tony Stark's office to discuss possible entry into The Avengers. 

There's a treasure trove of Easter Eggs to be found, including Captain America's half-constructed shield, Agent Coulson's playing cards (which he had when Loki killed him), Pepper Potts' Forbes Magazine Cover, Ultron's Iron Man mask, the Mark V briefcase, and Tony's engraved Arc Reactor.

There's even a huge connection to Spider-Man which makes a popular Iron Man 2 fan theory official MCU canon. You can read more about that here.
 

2. Familiar Food

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When Deadpool and Wolverine save the day, they decide to grab some food. The Merc with the Mouth suggests shawarma, crediting The Avengers for discovering it in a nod to the 2012 movie's secret post-credits scene (it was shot the week the movie premiered).

There's also a nod to Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige during the threequel's closing shot. 

As Wade and Logan celebrate their win alongside family and friends, the camera pans to their masks and, if you pull your eyes away from those for a second, you may spot a pizza box labelled "Feige's Famous Pizza."
 

1. Stan Lee's Cameo

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The late Stan "The Man" Lee didn't help create Deadpool, but he's still interacted with the Merc with the Mouth on screen in both the first movie and a promo for the sequel.

In Deadpool & Wolverine, Lee is referenced as the title characters slash their way through the Deadpool Corps aboard that bus. 

On the side, you'll notice a cartoon version of the legendary comic creator advertising what appeared to be a cleaning company of some sort. It's a nice way to pay homage to Lee following his 2018 death and a fun way to honour his immense impact on the Marvel Universe.
 

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Kadara
Kadara - 7/26/2024, 12:11 PM
So many articles; so much money 💰
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 7/26/2024, 12:14 PM
Copied gotg1 scene with starlord holding the space stone.

The creativity put on this film is 3/10 at best relying on the teamup and nostalgia.

Not a good precedent tbh. It seems marvel will milk this strategy until secret wars especially that next year might be a challenging onenfor them
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 7/26/2024, 12:53 PM
@vectorsigma - At least they handled well and succeeded. DC tried this shit last year, and the only person who thought it was the greatest thing ever was James Gunn 😂

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ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 7/26/2024, 1:54 PM
@vectorsigma - Copied from themselves?
FireandBlood
FireandBlood - 7/26/2024, 2:09 PM
@ObserverIO - He likes to think GOTG is an original work by Gunn.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 7/26/2024, 2:21 PM
@FireandBlood @ObserverIO - yea, copied from Gunn.

Execution matters
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 7/26/2024, 2:23 PM
@FireandBlood - i cant defend the cgi on that movie but the flash is better than d&w imo

And you honestly believe that gunn said that truthfully and not for some corporate shenanigans?!
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 7/26/2024, 2:29 PM
@vectorsigma - he lied?!?!
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 7/26/2024, 2:36 PM
@ObserverIO - cant he?
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 7/26/2024, 2:38 PM
@vectorsigma - I thought he was a perfect and true human being. How could he lie to me like this? I mean us.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 7/26/2024, 2:41 PM
@ObserverIO - dont tell me you also believed tom cruise when he said it too? Scientologists never lie
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 7/26/2024, 2:53 PM
@vectorsigma - I did. You think maybe he was lying when he told me we're all secretly lizard people from outer space? Why would anybody lie about that?!
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 7/26/2024, 3:02 PM
@ObserverIO - lolz, im too sleepy now to have a retort on that!
QuietStorm
QuietStorm - 7/26/2024, 12:18 PM
In my theater a guy jumped out of his seat when the short comic accurate wolverine popped on screen. He did this exactly lol User Comment Image
WEAPONXOXOXO
WEAPONXOXOXO - 7/26/2024, 12:36 PM
@QuietStorm - He was holding a fire extinguisher in the theater?
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 7/26/2024, 1:55 PM
@WEAPONXOXOXO - that's his Deadpool popcorn bucket.
grif
grif - 7/26/2024, 12:22 PM
stan lee? really? we are back to this?
ObserverIO
ObserverIO - 7/26/2024, 1:56 PM
@grif - without Stan Lee cameos Marvel has faltered.
WhateverItTakes
WhateverItTakes - 7/26/2024, 12:26 PM
I'll go see it again to see it improves on my initial 6/10
WEAPONXOXOXO
WEAPONXOXOXO - 7/26/2024, 12:29 PM
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WhatIfRickJames
WhatIfRickJames - 7/26/2024, 12:45 PM
@WEAPONXOXOXO - but will they top the number of Madame Web articles?
blackiron777
blackiron777 - 7/26/2024, 12:49 PM
The movie was ok. The Wolverine variant montage was honestly cool. Hopefully Marvel does some more of that type with this whole Multiverse stuff.
NHartMusic
NHartMusic - 7/26/2024, 1:12 PM
I found this movie really disappointing and bland. Probably the least funny of the Deadpool films and also some of the worst film editing I think I've ever seen. The way that music stops and starts during action sequences was frankly jarring. Was really hoping for more
Matchesz
Matchesz - 7/26/2024, 1:24 PM
@NHartMusic - i think he tongue in cheek 4th wall references were a little much would like to spend more time with the other characters and the mission, maybe show their pov of deadpool being a crazy person talking to himself
RitoRevolto
RitoRevolto - 7/26/2024, 1:30 PM
I hated they wasted that Johnny cameo on such a dumbass scene. Should've saved it for Secret Wars for a reunion with the F4 cast. And Cassandra Nova as villain (also wasted on this movie) just didn't work for me.

Other than that, I agree the movie was just OK. Was more cameo-fest than story.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 7/26/2024, 2:37 PM
@RitoRevolto - also, does Johnny have healing powers now???

Sure as hell a fatal fall
RitoRevolto
RitoRevolto - 7/26/2024, 11:46 PM
@vectorsigma - Yeah...I really had to just shrug that entire scene off.
vectorsigma
vectorsigma - 7/27/2024, 12:03 AM
@RitoRevolto - as a non comic reader, i doubted my basic f4 knowledge there
LeDiableBlanc
LeDiableBlanc - 7/26/2024, 1:33 PM
Saw it yesterday, so much fun, this is why you go to the movie theater. You can see a great scripted drama at home. This, you need to see it at the theaters.
Specially loved X- 23 and my man Gambit (wish they had done the eyes).
HulkisHoly
HulkisHoly - 7/26/2024, 2:03 PM
Glad someone explained that Gossip Girl joke. I honestly didn’t get it when I saw it last night.
Shivermetimbers
Shivermetimbers - 7/26/2024, 2:22 PM
Am I the only one who thought Cavill looked like crap as Wolverine?
Tpo81
Tpo81 - 7/26/2024, 3:07 PM
Where's the 5 things that worked and 5 things that didn't article? Definitely need some more coverage of the movie
AllsGood
AllsGood - 7/26/2024, 4:23 PM
Hulk VS Wolverine scene :)

FrankenDad
FrankenDad - 7/27/2024, 9:59 AM
Coulson’s *trading cards*, not playing cards.

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