Marvel's new film, Deadpool & Wolverine, is choc-a-bloc with Easter eggs, cameos, jokes and fan-baits about Marvel legacy that's not just restricted to Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), or for the matter, even Fox's X-Men universe. There are times when the references go beyond something Marvel has created, maybe even before Marvel existed. Of course, if you have seen the previous Deadpool movies, you would know for sure that Ryan Reynolds' continuously wise-cracking, fourth-wall-breaking mutant anti-hero loves to spare no one, not even the competitive DC Universe (a franchise the actor once used to be part of). ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Movie Review: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s Fan-Pleasing Antics Ain’t Enough To Redeem Marvel Cinematic Universe!

Directed by Shawn Levy, Deadpool & Wolverine may not be one of MCU's better films, but it is entertaining nevertheless. It is best enjoyed when you are truly obsessed with Marvel, both on and offscreen. Like, you should know about Disney's buyout of 20th Century Fox and acquiring its superhero properties like X-Men and Fantastic Four, or who studios once thought of casting in fan-favourite roles. For the matter, you should also be aware of the actors' personal lives as well.

Of course, you also need to be aware of a vast number of movies and shows to understand what some cameos, Easter Eggs, or even jokes mean. So, while we are not going to spoil stuff for you here, it would be better if you were somewhat knowledgeable of the movies and shows mentioned below before you head out to watch Deadpool & Wolverine at your nearest theatre. ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Cameos Explained: Check Out All Actors and Marvel Characters Who Make Special Appearances in Hugh Jackman-Ryan Reynolds’ Film (SPOILER ALERT)!

Movies and Shows to Watch to Fully Enjoy 'Deadpool & Wolverine':

1. The Wizard of Oz!

2. The Proposal

3. Gossip Girl

4. Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

5. Blade (Also read about the BTS conflicts involved in the shoot of Blade III)

6. X-Men Movies (Particularly the original trilogy, X-Men: Origins - Wolverine and Logan)

7. Mad Max (Fury Road and Furiosa)

8. Daredevil and Elektra

9. Tim Story's Fantastic Four Movies

10. X-Men 95 and X-Men 97 Series

11. The entire MCU Movie Slate (duh!)

12. Deadpool Movies (duh!)

13. Loki 

Deadpool & Wolverine marks the MCU debut of fan-favourite X-Men characters - Ryan Reynolds' Wade Wilson, aka Deadpool, and Hugh Jackman's Logan, aka Wolverine. The movie also stars Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Aaron Stanford, and Matthew Macfadyen.

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