Though Deadpool is set to officially join the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine film from Marvel Studios, director Shawn Levy says the film very much stands on its own feet and that moviegoers won't really need to have seen other MCU films or previous Deadpool installments.
That's somewhat surprising as the latest trailer contains references to Ant-Man, the Time Variance Authority, Loki, and several other MCU characters that would have been off-limits back when Fox was a rival for Disney instead of a subsidiary studio.
And according to recent comments from Levy, he's very involved with the construction of the trailers so that the film's marketing doesn't give away too many surprises.
Speaking to the AP News, Levy promised that moviegoers wouldn't need to undertake a ton of prep work to understand the movie.
"I was a good student in school. I'll do my homework as an adult. But I am definitely not looking to do homework when I go to the movies," he stated.
"I very much made this film with certainly a healthy respect and gratitude towards the rabid fan base that has peak fluency in the mythology and lore of these characters and this world," he added.
"But I didn't want to presume that. This movie is built for entertainment, with no obligation to come prepared with prior research."
Deadpool & Wolverine is the 34th MCU film to date and the third installment in the Deadpool film franchise.
Back at CinemaCon, Levy was asked to comment about those persistent Taylor Swift rumors, which have the pop star playing Lady Deadpool or Dazzler. Levy opted to keep fans guessing with his reply.
The cast of Deadpool & Wolverine features Ryan Reynolds as Wade Wilson/Deadpool, Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, Morena Baccarin as Vanessa, Matthew Macfadyen as Paradox, Owen Wilson as Mobius, Emma Corrin as Cassandra Nova, Karam Soni as Dopinder, Leslie Uggams as Blind Al, Stefan Kapicic as Colossus, Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead, Shioli Kutsuna as Yukio, Rob Delaney as Peter, Jennifer Garner as Elektra.
Shawn Levy is directing from a script he co-wrote with Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Zeb Wells.
Deadpool & Wolverine arrives in North American theaters on July 26, 2024.
Deadpool & Wolverine Official Synopsis: After some professional disappointments and an ongoing midlife crisis, Wade Wilson now sells used cars. He’s completely hung up his boots until his family, friends, and whole world are threatened.
With everyone he loves at risk, DP teams up with a reluctant Wolverine to fight for their survival and ultimately, their legacy.